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Gideon M. Lehman, farmer, was born in Pennsylvania in 1853. of German descent. His parents came to Indiana in 1865. He received an ordinary common-school edneation, was raised to farm- ing pursuits, and was married in 1979 to Minerva C. Van Dorston. They had 1 child. Charlie, born Jan. 14. 150. Mr. L. owns so seres of land where he resides, and for a young man has been quite successful in life.
Joseph K. Ludwig, the successful and courteous miller of Mid-
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dlebury, was born in February, 1825, in Union county, Pa. Solo- mon Ludwig, his father, was a native of Pennsylvania, as also his mother, the former of German ancestry, the latter of Scotch. Young Joseph was edneated in the common schools of the day. At 17 he made a trip West as far as Chicago, St. Lonis, and Cairo; was gone two and a half years, in the meantime acquiring a knowledge of millwrighting, when he settled at Lagrange, in this State, where he built a touring mill. In 1574 he moved to Middlebury and purchased the property known as the "Middlebury grist-mill." since which time he has transacted an extensive basiness and well deserves all the patronage he receives. Himself and wife are mem- bers of the M. E. Church.
Charles S. Mather, a prominent merchant of Middlebury, was born in Orange county. N. Y., May 13, 1541, and is the son of David B. and Melissa Saver. Mr. Mather received a liberal educa: tion in the Middlebury school, and also attended the high school in Hillsdale, Mich., and engaged in the produce business early in life, on the same premises now ocenpied by him, but which he has enlarged at various times to enable him to transset his increasing business, which has developed into a general trade in groceries, boots and shoes, hats and caps faner goods etc. Mr. Mather was married in September. 1863, to Livoua Hixon, a native of this county, and their 3 children are: Frank D., born in 1865: Edward HI .. in 1868, and Lewis J., born in January, 1-73. Mr. Mather is an active Republican in politics, and has been generally snecessful in business.
George D. Mather. & popular and well-known resident of Mid- dlebury. is the youngest brother of the next-mentioned: was born in this county June 21. 1-59. Young George was a regular attend- ant at the Middlebury high school, and was for several years an assistant in the store of Chas. S. Mather, and when about 18 years of age attended for one term the Parsons Commercial College in Kalamazoo, Mich, Mr. Mather was married Sept. 1. 1550, to Min- nie R. Burridge, a former well-kuown school-teacher in this conntr, and a daughter of old residents of York tp. At this writing Mr. and Mrs. M. have but recently returned from an extended trip to all the large Eastern cities. Mr. M. is the owner of several fine farms in the vicinity of Middlebury, numbering in all 361 acres, and is looked upon as one of the solid men of Middlebury tp.
Jonethan S. Mather, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Middlebury tp., was born in Orange county, N. Y. Ang, 22, 1586. He is the eldest son of the late David B. and Melissa (Saver) Mather, natives of New York State, and. on the paternal side, direct descendants of Cotton and Increase Mather. Jonathan's parents emigrated to Indians in 1537 and settled in Elkhart county; his father at an early dar was a leading merchant in Middlebury. and subsequently practiced law; was a most successful collector for Eastern firms, and was also auctioneer. He was Sheriff for one term mu 1541. The large property left by him was acenmulated
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wholly during the last 20 years of his life, and in young Jonathan he had an able assistant (and one whose efforts he fully appreci- ated) in acquiring a large and valuable property. David B. Mather died in 1862, and 10 years later, in 1872, Mrs. David B. Mather departed this life. The subject of this sketch was educated wholly in the common schools, and has always followed the occupation of a farmer. He was united in marriage in 1859 with Fannie Defrees, a daughter of James Defrees, an old settler in this connty. This marriage was blessed with 4 children, whose names and ages are as follows: Alice, born in 1860; Joseph, in 1862; Charles, in 1867; and Mary, in 1873. Mr. Mather has occupied his present home since 1865; an active Republican, but has no desire to fill any public office; was elected County Commissioner for one term, but resigned the office after serving nine months; owns 880 acres of valuable land in this tp.
John C. Mell, farmer and school-teacher, sec. 33; P. O., Goshen; was born in Holmes county, Ohio, in 1850, and is the second son of Christian and Anna Mell, natives of Germany; on attaining his 14th year, John moved with his parents to Lagrange county, Ind., where his parents reside at the present writing; he received a lib- eral education, in his 17th year becoming a teacher in the district schools, ultimately being appointed principal of the Bristol high school, displaying unusual ability. He was married in 1878 to Miss Sadie Conrad, and they have had 1 child, John W. Mr. Mell is highly spoken of in the tp. where he resides; is very com- fortably situated in life, and is a member of the Amish Church.
Mrs. Lydia Mell was born Jan. 30, 1810. in Pennsylvania. Her father was Mathias Swarts, and her mother, Elizabeth, nee Mulhorn. Mrs. M. received such education as was available in the common schools of that early day, and was united in marriage about 1830, with Jacob Mell, also a native of Pennsylvania, and she has 4 children living, as follows: Azariah, horn Dec. 7, 1833, now a resident of Middlebury; Comfort, born Nov. 8, 1835; Lorinda, June 18, 1837, and Harriet, March 4, 1840, who is now the wife of Jacob Swarts. of Middlebury. Mr. Mell departed this life Jan. 4, 1877. Mrs. M. with her husband and family emigrated to Indiana in 1848, settling in Lagrange county, where they remained until some six or seven years since, when they moved to Middlebury. Mrs. Mell is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and is in comfortable circumstances-the reward of an industrious and well-spent life.
William G. Miller, merchant, was born in Pennsylvania July 20, 1843. His parents, Christian and Elizabeth (Garrett) Miller, were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German ancestry. He was a pupil in the common schools, and followed farming until 20 years of age; the family then removed to Ohio, where Mr. Miller was employed at railroading for some three years, when he went further west, to Kansas, and afterward to Colorado, where he remained one year, engaged in freighting for the Government across the plains
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during the building of the Union Pacific railroad. Mr. Miller located in Middlebury in 1867, and entered into the grocery trade, to which he has gradually added a general stock of dry goods, crockery, hats, caps, etc., and does a business of considerable mag- nitude. He was married in 1867 to Nancy Haffelfinger, a native of Ohio. This union was blessed with 2 children: Mandie C., about 11 years of age, and Gracie D., about nine years old. Mrs. Miller is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
G. F. Murken, M. D., a native of the city of Bremen, Germany, was born Oct. 30, 1835, and is the son of H. D. and Wilhel- mina, nee Burschenk. The subject of this brief sketch received a liberal education in the select schools of his native country, and afterward attended the Gymnasium College in Bremen, and by thorough and persistent study fitted himself for the profession of his choice. Is a long-time resident of Elkhart county, and enjoys considerable practice.
James G. Myers, Postinaster of Middlebury, was born in July, 1815, in New York State; his father, Eber M., a native of New York; his mother, Narcissa S., of English ancestry, and a native also of New York. James early in life became apprenticed to the trade of a tailor, which business he followed until his emigration West in 1852. In 1839 he married Mary Doty at Clyde, N. Y., who died in 1854. There are two children living: Stewart and Katy. Mr. Myers was appointed to his present position by Pres- ident Lincoln in 1861, which place he fills to the satisfaction of the community. Politically, he is a Republican.
John B. Myers was born in Pennsylvania Oct. 8, 1830, and is the son of Jacob and Lydia Myers, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German origin. They removed to Ohio, where young John was educated in the common schools, and assisted his father in the man- agement of the farm until 1852, when he learned the milling trade, at which business he continued to work for some five years, in Ohio. Mr. Myers' parents removed to this county in 1852, and five years later, in 1857, John B. came to Middlebury and worked in the Rail- road Mill near Middlebury, and in 1865 he became the owner of tlie property, the capacity of which, under his management, has been increased about one-half, and the business of which has also increased to a considerable extent. Mr. M. is a large shipper of flour to New York and other Eastern markets. Ile was married in 1863 to Eliza- beth Neehart, who was born in this county. They are the parents of 2 children, whose names and ages are as follows: Nellie, about 15 years of age, and Carrie, about 13 years of age. Mr. M. is finan- cially prosperous, and a Republican in politics.
William II. Myers, farmer; was born in Ohio, Jan. 19, 1850; he is the oldest son of Jesse H. and Mary (Oberlin) Myers, natives of Pennsylvania, who located in Jefferson tp., Elkhart Co., Ind., in 1854, and after a stay there of some two years they removed to Middle- bury tp., during which time William was enabled to attend Middle- bury graded school. His occupation is that of a farmer, although
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he engages in grafting each spring, and is absent on that business from one to two months annnally. Mr. Myers was united in mar- riage Dec. 24, 1872, to Anna S. Balliet, and they have 1 child, Daisy May, born April 15, 1877. Mr. M. has ocenpied his present home since 1875; owns 80 acres of land, and has been moderately successful in life; is a Republican in politics, and himself and Mrs. M. are mem- bers of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
John J. Naylor, merchant, was born Sept. 23, 1848, in Lagrange county, Ind. His parents, Thomas and Margaret B. (nee Beatty) were of Seoteh nativity. His education was principally acquired in the common schools, and his occupations in his youth were similar to those of most young men brought up on a farm, until he commeneed traveling through Elkhart and adjoining counties, selling ready- made clothing, etc., and in which business he was quite successful, and which he continued until embarking in the ready-made eloth- ing and hat and cap trade, now conducted by him in Middlebury, and which from small beginnings has grown to be quite an extensive concern. Mr. Naylor is a popular and successful business man and a staunch Republican in polities.
Thomas Naylor was born in Scotland March 20, 1806. His parents were James and Jennie( Allen ) Naylor. Young Thomas attended the Government schools for some time, and when in his tenth year was sent as a herder of cattle in the vicinity of Dumfrees, which vocation he continued for two or three years; he then fol- lowed farming until 29 years of age, when he was married to Mar- garet Beatty. They are the parents of 9 children, 6 of whom are living, viz .: Thomas, born Aug. 29, 1841, now residing in Virginia; David, born March 17. 1846, now living in Sturgis, Mich .; John J., above mentioned; Jemima, born April 9, 1851, also residing in Sturgis; and George, born Sept. 18, 1854. One son, William, born Nov. 22, 1843, died fighting the battles of his country April 22, 1865. Mrs. N., the mother of those children, departed this life Sept. 6, 1866. Mr. Naylor emigrated to America in April, 1843, and came to Middlebury in June of the same year; purchased a farm in Newberry, Lagrange Co., four miles from Middlebury, where he resided until 1866, when he moved to Middlebury, where he is enjoying the competence secured by a life of industry and frugality. Mr. N. was married July 30, 1868, to Mrs. Cather- ine Boekus, a native of Renssalaer Co., N. Y. He was mail-carrier to Vistula for seven years; is a prominent member of the Presby- terian Church; in polities a Republican; is a self-made man, and is held in high esteem by all who know him.
David B. Nusbaum, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 27, P. O., Mid- dlebury; was born in Ashland county, O., in 1842; lived there until his 18th year, then he moved to Elkhart county, Ind., where he received a liberal education, and for a number of years taught school. The estimable wife of Mr. Nusbaum was Miss Harriet Greiner, daughter of Philip Greiner, by whom he has 3 children viz .: Alice, Charles and Emma. Mr. N. purchased his present val-
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uable property, consisting of 160 acres, in 1879. He is a member of the Mennonite Church.
John Nusbaum, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 22; P. O., Middle- bury; was born in Ashland county, O., in 1832, where he grew to manhood, and married Miss Elizabeth Freed, by whom he had 10 children, 7 of whom are living, namely: Joseph, John, David, Mar- tha, Hannah, Levi and Mary. In 1860 he located in Elkhart county, where he met with the sad loss of an affectionate wife and loving mother. In 1372 he was married to Mrs. Charity Nusbaum, by whom he has 5 children, namely: Emma, Daniel, Viola, Frank and an infant child. Mr. N. is the owner of valuable farm property con- sisting of 203 acres. Like many others of the prosperous farmers of Elkhart, he commenced life a poor man, and is now reaping the reward of industry, honesty and perseverance. He takes an interest in educational matters, and is a member of the Mennonite Church.
Christian Peters was born in Berne, Switzerland, Nov. 21, 1841, and is the son of Nicholas and Anna (Grippey) Peters. In company with his father he emigrated to America in 1858, and located in Crawford county, Ohio; received a fair German education before coming to this country, and after his arrival here, made much progress in acquiring an English education; he at first fol- lowed farming and later was foreman and engineer in a tannery; was married at Fort Wayne in 1865, to Katie Ann Gilmore, and they have had 6 children, of whom + are living, 2 sons and 2 danghters. Mr. P. came to this county in 1872 and conducted a farnı for several years; in 1878 entered the employ of Mr. Ludwig as assistant miller, in which occupation he is still engaged; him- self and wife are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Jacob Pfeiffer, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Bavaria, Ger- many, in 1826; the eldest son of Jacob and Elizabeth Pfeiffer, who emigrated to this country in 1833, 12 years later locating in this tp., where they passed the remainder of life. Jacob received a moderate education, completing his studies after attaining his 25th year, having attended school at Goshen; he taught school at Warsaw. During the spring of 1855 he was married to Miss Susan Stiver, daughter of Jno. B. Stiver, of Clinton tp., in this county, formerly of Ohio. They have 3 children: Ella J., Amanda C. and Win. H. Mr. Pfeiffer began life poor, with the exception of a small legacy ; he is now the owner of 380 acres of productive land in this tp. For eight years he was Assessor of this tp., and is a member of the Reformed Church of America.
John Pickrell, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Ohio March 30, 1821, son of Nicholas and Margaret (MeCoy) Pick- rell, of Scotch-Irish descent; received such education as the com- mon schools of his period afforded, and when about 14 years of age the family came to Indiana and settled one mile west of his present residence in 1836; was brought up to farming pursuits, which he followed on the old homestead to the time of his marriage with Ruth Ann Paxton, which occurred about 1846. Mrs. P.
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died in 1853, leaving 2 children: Samnel, born July 6, 1848, and Nicholas, born Sept. 27. 1850. and died March 17. 1876. April 22, 1855, Mr. Pickrell married Caroline Pfeiffer, and they be- came the parents of 5 danghters and 2 sons, all of whom are liv- ing, as follows: Jacob F., born Feb. 20, 1859; Ida E., March 10. 1860: Etta, Feb. 3, 1863; Lonis, Ang. 27, 1865; Frank, Dec. 5, 1867; Frederick, Feb. 18, 1870; Willard, Ang. 7, 1872. This Mrs. Pickrell died June 15, 1573, and in 1875 Mr. P. mar- ried Elizabeth Oder, who died less than one year afterward. In 1875 Mr. P. married Margaret Fuller, and their 2 children are George, who was born July 30, 1879, and Thomas, born Jan. 20, 1880.
Soon after his first marriage Mr. Pickrell purchased the prem- ises where he now resides. upon which he has made many fine im- provements. For 17 years he was a buyer and shipper of live stock for the Chicago market, but for the past few years has wholly retired from that business. He has been twice elected Justice of the Peace, but declined to qualify. He is an old Whig and at present a Republican, and is a substantial and worthy citizen of this community.
Alfred Prough, farmer and stock-raiser, was born Feb. 27, 1841, in Hocking county, Ohio; his parents were John and Elizabeth (Funk) Prongh, of Pennsylvanian birth, and German ancestry. When he was very young the family removed to Lagrange connty, Ind., where they still reside, and are among the early settlers of that county. Alfred received a fair common-school education, and followed farming for an occupation; he was married Jan. 6, 1867, to Arilla Elliott, born in 1850, in Lagrange county: 4 of their 6 children are living, viz .: Thomas Lemmon, born April 7. 1868; Alice Dell. Oct. 5, 1569; Anna E .. July 29. 1875; Orange Alfred, Sept. 21, 1880. After marriage Mr. Pronghi resided in Lagrange county, for one and one-half years, and in June. 1868. removed to his present location, where he owns a fine farm of 153 acres, and is a substantial and well-known citizen. Mrs. Prongh is a member of the M. E. Church.
Franklin L. Putt, M. D .. of the town of Middlebury, well and favorably known as a man of sterling integrity, was born in Ohio in 1834; his parents, Louis and Susan Putt, nee Buzzard, were of German origin, and became settlers of Ohio in an early day. Franklin attended a select school in his youth, worked upon a farm, and became employed to some extent in hanling clay for potter's use. Ang. 15, 1848, his father died, and on the anniversary of his father's death, 29 years later, occurred the death of his most noble mother. The Doctor enlisted at the breaking out of the war. partici- pating with his regiment in several engagements; the exposure in- cident to army life cansed serious illness. and for monthis he lay ill in hospital. and when sufficiently recovered, was honorably discharged from service on the 24th of May, 1863; he again enlisted, and found his regiment at Strawberry Plain, Tenn .. and before 24 hours
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had elapsed, was ordered into the line of battle at Russellville, Tenn .; was transferred to the Army of the Potomac and became one among the numerons body of soldiers who moved onward to Richmond; was transferred to the army then operating in the Shenandoah Valley, where he distinguished himself as a scout; was severely wounded in a dangerous expedition, but recovered from its effects, and was an eye-witness of the surrender of Lee at Appo- mattox Court-house, and ultimately at the grand review held at the city of Washington. He was mustered out of the service Aug. 15, 1865. After the war he entered the Greenburg Seminary and commenced reading medicine with Dr. W. H. Putt, a physician of Rowville. Ohio, where he remained one year; then went to Ann Arbor, Mich., attending a course of lectures; in 1869 he graduated at Cincinnati, Ohio, then he removed to Millersburg, Clinton tp., Ind., locating at Middlebury March 10, 1870. Ang. 4, 1867, he was married to Rachel L. Wise; their 2 children are Laura and Clara. Mr. and Mrs. Putt are members of the Lutheran Church.
Samuel Rafschnyder, blacksmith, Middlebury tp .; P. O., Middle- bury; was born in Lancaster connty. Pa., March 19, 1812, the fourth son of Benjamin and Kate Rafschnyder, nee Lutz, who were natives of Pennsylvania. He passed his youth in the land of his birth, where he learned the above mentioned trade. In 1834 he was married to Anna Shaffer, by whom he had S children: Anthony, Mary, John, Ann, Jacob, Samuel, Lucy and Amelia. Mr. R. has gained considerable local reputation as an expert mechanic and inventor.
Henry Risser was born in Germany Nov. 2, 1840, and is the third son of Henry and Elizabeth Risser, who emigrated to America in 1845, and settled in Ashland county, O., and in Wood county O., where the family moved to four years later. Henry received an average common-school education, and followed farm- ing until of age; then he learned the carpenter's trade, which occn- pation he followed while in Ohio, and also in Whitley county, Ind., to which place he removed in 1563; remained there some six or seven months, and came to Elkhart county in 1864. Mr. Risser was married in 1569 to Barbara Nnsbanm, born in Ohio; they have 3 children, whose names and ages are as follows: Mary Ada, born Sept. 22. 1869; John Edward, June 21, 1873; William H., Ang. 3, 1875. Mr. R. purchased the farm where he now resides in 1877, and had occupied the same premises for several years previous. Mr. and Mrs. R. received some little inheritance. are prosperous peo- ple, and are members of the Mennonite Church.
Lewis B. Root was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1853. His parents are Samuel L. and Mary (Brown) Root, natives of New York State, and of English ancestry. Mr. Root received quite a liberal education, commencing in his yonth in the district schools; he afterward attended the Port Byron (N. Y.) Academy, where he fitted himself for entering Cornell University in 1-72, in which institution he remained two years, and after making a trip through
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the West. decided to settle in Elkhart county. He first located in Jefferson tp., where he taught school two terms, when he removed to Middlebury, and was Snperindendent of the Middlebury schools three years. Ife was married in 1875 to Alida F. Legg. They have I child, Lewis P., born June 21. 1875. Mr. Root is County Surveyor elect. and is personally popular where known. having run largely ahead of his ticket in York and Middlebury tps., where he has at different times resided.
Lawrence Sherwin, a native of Ireland, was born April 2, 1822; received a fair education in the select schools, and followed the occu- pation of a farmer on his father's premises until his emigration to America in 1542. He remained in Albany, N. Y., for about one year. He engaged in building the celebrated locks npon the Erie canal, at Lockport. N. Y., for some 12 months; came to Bristol in this county in 1844: was in the employ of the railroad company at that station for three years. and clerked for William Probosco, of Bristol, for several years. Mr. S. was married in 1845 to Mary Mead, born June. 1824, in Canada. Mr. and Mrs. S. have had 6 children, whose names and ages are as follows: Francis Henry. born April 2, 1846, and died Dec. 21. 1569: Richard James, born Dec. 25, 1848: Mary Elizabeth. Ang. 24. 1553, and died in infancy; S. N. Sherwin, born Dec. 1. 1853, now a school-teacher in Middlebury tp .; Arthur L., Dec. 27. 1854; and Julia A .. born April 1, 1856, now the wife of Henry Sanger, of York tp. Mr. Sherwin is wholly a self-made man, having no inheritance save that of rare industry and unquestioned honesty. He is the owner of 225 acres of land near his home, upon which are fine improvements, including an elegant family residence erected in 1876. Mr. S. is an old Jack- son an Democrat. and is one of the solid men of the tp.
Abe Schrock, farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Wayne county, O., Ang. 10. 1825. His parents. Peter P. and Fauny (Plank) Schrock. also natives of Pennsylvania, are still living. at an advanced age. The subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools of Ohio, and was brought up to farming pursuits until some time after the family removed to Indiana in 1542. He then worked two years at the carpenter's trade, and in '49 settled npon his present place. The same rear he married Polly Miller. and they are now the parents of 10 children, of whom 5 daughters and + sons are living. Several of them are among the best known resi- dents of Elkhart county. Mr. and Mrs. Schrock are prominent members of the high Amish Church. Mr. S. owns 187 acres of valuable land; is a self-made man and is esteemed by all who know him.
Thomas P. Slater, proprietor of the City Hotel, Middlebury, was born in Ohio July 14. 1850, and is the oldest son of Joseph and M. B. (Katter) Slater, also natives of Ohio, of Irish-German ancestry. Young Thomas received a liberal education, having been a constant attendant at the common schools, and at a later period was a pupil for several years at the Van Wert O.) high school, at
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