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LAURA B.UNDERWOOD
CHARLES A. UNDERWOOD
MR. GEO. FOULKE .
MRS.MARY F. FOULKE
RES OF LEWIS UNDERWOOD, ADAMS TP. HAMILTON CO. IND.
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RES.OF ISAIAH COX ADAMS TP. HAMILTON CO.IND.
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ADAMS TOWNSHIP.
Director of Schools, Supervisor, ete., and he served for twelve consecutive years as Mogierate of his township ; and in the spring of 1878, he was placed in nomination by the Republican party, and at the ensuing election in October, was elected one of the Commissioners of Hamilton County, and he is to-day President of that honorable board.
lle and his esteemed wife are the parents of seven children, named Eliz- abeth F., Thomas D., Hannah J., William P., Elmer E., Ida E. and Franklin M. Elizabeth is the wife of Daniel Pence, and resides in Hamilton County. Thomas is married and resides in Adams Township. Hannah is the wife of Miley Edwards, and resides in Marion County. William is at this time in lowa, and the other children are at home with their parents. A fine portrait of Mr. Phillips appears on another page of this work, in the group of Ham- ilton County tofficials.
HENRY MOORE, M. D.
Dr. Moore is a native of Washington Township of this county. He was the sixth chill in a family of nine, all yet living, and residents of Hamilton County. His parents were John and Louisa Moore, who came to this county and settled in Washington Township alumt 1835. They are now both derensed. The mother died in 1877, and the father in 1879.
Henry, of whom we write, was born March 15, 1841. During the win- ters of his carly youth, he attended the rude subscription schools, with which he was provided. Arriving at the age of eighteen, he attended the school at. Westfield, of his native township. for two successive terms. This step he followed by teaching a winter term of school in White River Township, this county. His school finished, he entered as a student the spring term of the Northwestern Christian University, at Indianapolis, intending there to complete n full course of study.
All glided stooothly till the storm of rebellion came ; but, at the news of Fort Sumter being attacked, and at the call of Abraham Lincoln for troops, the spirit of patriotism impelled our young hero promptly to lay aside his books and volunteer in his country's defense.
Hle first enlisted as n private soldier, but having, to some extent, read med- ical works, and having conceived siner boyhood a partiality for the practice of medicine, his taste and proficiency in this line being learned, he was appointed Hospital Steward for his regiment. Filling that position for about six months, he was detailed to act as Assistant Surgeon, which place he held in Gen. Siegel's department of the army for about two years. From this department, he was transferred to the general hospitals at Louisville, Ky., and at New Albany, Ind., with the rank of Captain of Cavalry, here serving till the close of the war. At the battle of Pen Ridge, the Doctor was in the field during the entire engage- ment, applying temporary dressing to the wounded as they fell. For his com- mendable conduct on that necasion, he received honorable mention in the offi. cial reports.
At the close of the war, the Doctor located at the present village of Sheri- dan, since being one of the active to build it up.
And, having graduated at the Louisville University of Medicine while sta- tioned in the general hospital at that place in the winter of 1863-64, upon locating at Sheridan he immediately entered upon the practice of medicine and surgery. Since that time, he has pursued his profession at this place with energy, diligence and success.
Dr. Moore was united in marriage, April 15, 1864, with Miss Kate Pad- gett, daughter of William and Eliza D. Padgett. Six children (five living) have been the fruits of this marriage, as follows. John W. Marion, Eldoras (deceased ), Robert E., Kate P., Anna N. and Otto Newman.
Mrs. Moore is a member of the Christian Church, and, while the Doctor is not a communicant with any church, yet he contributes liberally to the sup- port of the various denominations in his vicinity.
In politics, he is a stanch Republican. Is an active member in Fidelity Lodge, No. 309, A., V. & A. M., at Sheridan.
The Doctor ever takes a leading position in public enterprises, is liberal to n fault, kind and amiable in the domestic circle, and genial as a fellow-citizen. His many commendable qualities endear him in the affection and confidence of a large circle of friends.
II. E. DAVENPORT, M. D.
Dr. Henderson E. Davenport is a native Hoosier. He was horn February 21, 1846, at Eagleville, Hoone Co., Ind., removing to Noblesville, Hamilton County, in the fall of 1852. The war of the rebellion breaking ont, he became enthused in the cause for the Union, and finally, on November 15, 1861, enlisted as a private in Company F, Fortieth Indiana Volunteers, After serving with same for one year and thirteen days, he was discharged, and came home on account of failing health. Regaining bis health, he again, September 30. 1861, enlisted for one year in Company I, First Indiana Volunteers Heavy Artillery. The war ending, he was mastered out of the service in July, 1865.
Not in his twentieth year, it was time he chose the practical sphere, wherein he should through life apply himself.
Surveying the field, he chose the profession of medicine, and seenred a sit- vation with Dr. W. B. Graham, of Noblesville, under whom to commence his reading.
Ile afterward entered the Indiana Medical College, at Indianapolis, where he graduated February 28, 1872. Since then, he has been in the regular prac- tier, at. Millwood, of this ( Hamilton) county. la a conscientions physician, and a citizen held in high esteem.
Dr. Davenport was united in marriage to Miss M. A. Cook, daughter of Levi Cook, Noblesville Township, on March 27, 1872. Two children have been the fruits of this marriage, viz., Lulu, aged six years, and Fred, aged four years.
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HISTORY OF HAMILTON COUNTY, INDIANA.
CLAY TOWNSHIP.
THIS township was established by the Board of County Commissioners at the November session, 1833, with the following bound aries : " Beginning at the west line of Hamilton County, on the northwest corner of Seetino 12, Township 18 north, Range 3 cast ; east on the section line to the line dividing Ranges 3 and 4, thence south with said line to the south line of the county ; thence west to the southwest corner of the county ; thence north to the place of beginning ; said township to be known by the name of Clay Township."
At the same session ir was orderedl that an election be held at the house of Robert Morrow, on the 7th day of December, 1833, to select two Justices of the Peace, and that Robert Morrow be appointed Inspector of said election. This is the southwest eurner township of the county. Washington Township bounds it on the north, Delaware Township on the east, Marion County on the Routh and Boone County on the west.
The surface is almost uniformly flat, and the soil is composed of clay and loam. It is watered by Williams Creek, which flows in a southerly course through the center of the township; Long Branch, which flows through the western part; MeDuffy Creek, through the southern, and Old Town 'Run through the eastern part.
The soil in very productive, and fine farms are n prominent feature of the township.
THE FIRST WHITE SETTLER.
In the year 1821, Francis MeShane, then a farmer in Harrison County, Ky., started on horschack, in company with a friend, Mr. Anderson, both of whom were determined upon a removal to the West. After their arrival at Brook ville, we hear nothing more of Mr. Anderson. Here was located the land office, and on the occasion of this visit Mr McShane entered two tracts of land-the east half of the northeast quarter of Section 12, in Township 17 north, Range 3 cast, and the west half of the northwest quarter of Section 7, Township 17 north, Bange I cast. Having made this purchase, he returned to Kentucky, where he remained a year. In December, 1825, he started with his family to locate with them on the newly purchased land. He left them in the adjoining county, Marion, while he came to the land and con- structed a cabin from the timber by which he was surrounded. This completed, the family were soon settled with as much of comfort as the circumstances per- mitted. llis family at that time consisted of himself, wife and two sons, Elward and James &. The former is now deceased ; the latter still survives, and at present is the owner of the old homestead. In June, 1826, a daughter, Sarah L., was born to Mr. MeShane and wife. She was the first white child born in the township. She now resides at Indianapolis. The struggle with the wilderness was inaugurated by the father, and all through the winter of that year his time was occupied in the labor of felling timber and preparing the ground for cultivation. He was almost alone in his undertaking, there being at that time no other white settlers within the limits of the towoship. An Indian by the name of Ketchum had adopted the white man's mode of living, and had cleared a portion of the farm subsequently entered for him by Benjamin Mendenhall. The date of his settlement is not known, but it is thought that he began clearing his land not later than the year 1824. There were then several white families living in Delaware Township, but Mr. McShane was the Indian's first. white neighbor in Clay. The latter spent seventeen years in the improvement of his farm, and at the end of that time his life-work closed in death. He was taken to the Farley Cemetery, in Dela- ware Township, where his remains now rest.
OTHER EARLY SETTLERA.
Franklin HIall came toward the close of the year 1826 and settled on n tract of land from which he subsequently developed a fine farm. Inmes Gray cama early in 1826 and entered a tract of land situated partially in this county und partially in Marion. Ilix first enbin was located on the Hamilton County aide, but within a few years he erected a brick house in Marion County, where ho afterward mado his home. Robert Barnhill and Benjamin C. McDuffee came in 1827, and each entered land in the autumn of the fol- lowing year, Mr. Barnhill the cast half of tho sonthenst quarter of Section 10,
and Mr. MeDuffee the entire southwest quarter of the same section. Darius Power and Daniel Warren came in 1829, and both entered land, which they improved and cultivated for years afterward. In 1830, Samuel Morrow, Robert Morrow. John Cruse, Barnaby Newby, John Harden, Isaac Rich, Stephen Hiatt and William Davis settled in various localities in the township. Henry C'ruse and Samuel P. Seely came about the close of the same year, and entered land in the following year. By this time there was what was known as a " good set- tlement," or meu enough to make a full party at house-raisings, log-tollings, or other gatherings in which the leading feature was the labor of the residents who contributed to assist one of their neighbors in the improvement of his home. New settlers continued to arrive each year, until all the land in the township had been entered. The settlers between this dote and 1836 were ns follows :
1832-Jobn Pierce, Elias Harvey, Abraham, Jacob and William JJessup, William Hawkins, Jacob Cook, Stephen Hinshaw, Jonas Hoover, Eli Johnson, David Smith, Micajah Elston, Robert Ellis, James Sanders, John Essex, Clay- ton Cook, Joshua Wright, Owen Williams, Nathaniel Webber, Henry Davis, Daniel Smith and Absalom Harold.
1833-Wyatt Dalton, Samuel Reese, Stephen Macey, James Tanner, .Inmes Davis, James Nutt, Robert Leeper, Thomas Harvey, John Smith, Bezin Debruler, Richard Power, Thomas Todd, James Inmer and William Waldon.
1834 -- James Beck, Jacob Phillips, Richard Norris, George S. Lyon and Peter Ruark,
1835-Isaac Sharpe, George West, Reason D. Lyon, Abraham Randles, David Metsker, Henderson Bragg and Jesse Essex.
1836 -- Thomas Hoagland, Josiah Senior, John Senior and John Dauben- speck.
FAILL.Y BIRTIS.
Among the children born in this township at an early day. Sarah L. McShane was the first. A child was born to the family of Daniel Warren in 1830, and Samuel, son of John Harden, was born in 1831. The latter is now a resident of Madison County, Ind.
THE FIRST PETII.
In 1830, the first death in the township occurred. The victim was n daughter of James Gray, who was taken to the Whitinger Cemetery, in Marion County, for interment. There were then no cemeteries in Clay, and many of her pioneer citizens sleep " the sleep that knows no waking " in graves more or less remote from the scene of their labors. The Farley Cemetery, in Dela- ware Township, and the Whitinger Cemetery, in the northern part of Marion County, were the usual burial places until 1838. In that year a cemetery was laid out on the farm of Isaac Sharpe, near the present site of l'lenennt Grove Church. The first interment in this cemetery was n daughter of James Hamer.
EARLY MILLS,
The first mill in the township was n sw-mill, erected some time during the year 1836. It was the property of John Harden, and was located on the bank of Williams Creek, from which stream it received its motive power. It was operated by an old-fashioned water-wheel, and furnished the lumber fot some of the first. frame houses in this nnd adjoining settlements. Near the same time, certainly not later than the year 1837, John Smith erected a snw- mill on Section 10. It also received its propelling power from Williams Creek, and contained n sosh saw of primitive style. It was a custom mill, and wns nuly operated when some of the neighbors hnd lumber to anw. Its trade extended into Bonne County. Both of the above mills were run for a number of years, until they outlived their usefulness and were abandoned. Grist-mills were not among the carly institutions of the township. There were milla in the north of Marion County, and in the adjoining township of Delaware, prior to the year 1836, all casily ncecasiblo from this settlement. The first flouring- mill was that of the Carcy Brothers, erected in 1865, on the land of J. G. McShane.
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CLAY TOWNSHIP.
OTHER EARLY EVENTS.
The first frame house was erected about the year 1833, by Jacob Cook. The lumber for this house was sawed by Benjamin Mendenhall, at his mill io Delaware Township. About a year later, Zimri Cook erected a frame house on his farm.
The first brick. kiln was burned by James Gray in 1835. He did not, however, make this a speculative enterprise; the brick were manufactured for the purpose of erecting a house on his farm, and the kiln was probably de- stroyed as soon as ita purpose had been consummated.
The first road was surveyed through the township about the year 1829 or 1830. It was known as the Indianapolis and Peru State road. Liko many roads at that period, its name was the chief end of its identity, for no effort was made by the authorities to improve it after it was surveyed; and for years afterward all that distinguished the " Indianapolis and Peru State road " from the wilderness through which it passed, was the three notches cut in the trees along its course. It was a bad road nt all times, and during the wet seasons of the year, was absolutely impassable in certain localities. Shortly after the organization of the township. it was divided into districts, and a thorough system of roads opened, until finally there was a public highway on nearly every section.
The first store was opened in 1834 or 1835. The proprietor was Joseph Bogga, formerly of Shelbyville, Ind., and the store was kept in one room of the residence of' Richard Power. Mr. Boggs subsequently removed his store to the town of Carmel, where he was identified with the carly mercantile inter- eats of the town.
AN INCIDENT OF THE EARLY DAYS.
There is nothing terrible in the words " lost in the woods," as applied to this locality at this time ; but, half a century ago, such an accident was fraught with dangers which could scarcely he escaped by an unprotected person, as the woods were infested with bears and wolves, as well as venomous reptiles. So, when, one morning in the fall of 1827, the news went out through the settle- ment that Mrs. Margaret Gray had wondered into the woods and had failed to find her way home, every one who heard it was struck with consternation, and, abandoning the work that then claimed his attention, joined in the search, which soon became general. She had already passed one night in the forest, before the newy of her absence way spread through the settlement. On the pre- ceding evening, she started out in search of a missing pig, her only guide through the forest being a narrow cow-path. It was late in the fall, and the ground was thickly strewn with leaves, which the wind carried about in such a manner as to ohseure the path. Failing to find the pig, she endeavored to retraco her stepa, but only to be convinced of the utter futility of such effort.
Night was coming on rapidly, and the alarmed husband, accompanied by a few of his prarest neighbors, began scouring the woods in all directions. During the progress of the search, bear tracks were discovered by one of the party. This but added to the horror of the situation, and they were constantly in drvad of coming suddenly upon her mangled remains ; but, about sundown of the second day, she was discovered by Col. Daniel Heaton-a pioneer of Dela- ware Township, and a thorough woodsman-and was placed upon his horso ond taken to his house, where she remained until the following morning. A grent load of suspense and anguish was lifted from the hearts at home when the Colonci rode up to the door with the old Indy by his side, nlive and well, And the signal was immediately given to the party in the woods, who hastened to join the scene of general rejoicing and henrty congratulations, Mrs. Grny was the grandmother of dames G. McShane, of this township, and Joseph Gray, Esq., of Noblesville, and was eighty yeara of nge at the time of this occurrence. She died at the age of eighty-four years.
SCHOOLS.
There were few children of school age in the township prior to 1835, and, in the labor which occupied the time of all alike in those early days, there was little time to devote to educati .n. The first school was taught in the winter of 1831-35, in a cabin which stood on the farm of Isaac Sharpe, opposite the present site of Pleasant Grove Church.
In 1837 or 1838, a building was erected on the farm of James IInmer, in which a school was taught during the winter of that year. This was the first building erected especially for school purposes. It was of the usual style of log architecture, and both schools were supported by subscription, ns were all the schools of the township, for a number of years later. The provisions of the school law of 1851-52 were adopted na soon as practicablo after the pass- age of that Inw, and the present excellent system of free schools was esinb- lished. There are now seven school districts in the township, each supplied with a comfortable house, for the education of all who will accept the proffered booo.
CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal .- During the early days of the settlement, the Meth- odists held regular meetings nt private houses, but withont organization. Tha carliest prenching was at the houses of Darins Power, Samuel P'. Seeley and Isaac Sharpe, and the woinisters were Rev. Hezekiah Smith, Rev. Welsh and Rev. Asa Beck. . At this time the congregation comprised all the religious people of the settlement, irrespective of denominational preferences. About. the year 1833, a class was organized at the house of Isaac Sharpe, and, within a year after organization, a hewed-log church was erected on land donated by Mr. Sharpe for that porpose. It was known hy the title of " Sharpe's Meet- ing-Ilnuse," and was occupied until 1851 or 1855. In that year, the congre- gation had sa increased that the log building was scarcely large enough to nc- commodate them comfortably, and the present frame edifice, " Pleasant Grove Church," was erected in its place. Rev. Michael Johnson was Pastor, and Rev. Franklin Harden, assistant, at the time this building was erected. Among other Pastors who have served at various times since the organization of this class, are Rev. Hezekiah Smith, Rev. Asa Beck, Rev. Welsh, Rev. Miles Huffaker, Rev. Aaron Wood, Rev. Jonas Belote, Rev. Strite, Rev. Myers, Blev. Thomas Bartlett, Rev. 11. 11. Badley, Rev. Calvert, Rev. W. S. Ander- son, Rev. John M. Manny, Rev. Hopkins, Rev. Thomas Colelazer, Rev. N. Gillam, Rev. Kitchen, Rev. E. Rammel, Rev. John McCarty, Rev. George Bowers, Rev. Silas Piper, Rev. F. A. Fish, Rev. John Snay, Rev. Lamb, Rov. Brown, Rev. Harrison, Rev. Black. Rev. George Invens, Rev. Oden, Rev. l'eck, Rev. Blake, Rev. D. D. Powell, Rev. T. H. C. Beall and Rev. I. N. Rhodes. Rev. R. B. Powell is the present Pastor.
Poplar Grove Church,-About the year 1836, n class was organized in the southwestern part of the township, and met at the houses of Nathan Wil- son and other members, for a year or more. A lot was donated to the society by Elijah Patterson, and upon this a hewed-log church was soon afterward built. Early in the year 1856, Nathan Wilson donated a lot half a mile cast of the log church, upon which the present house of worship was created in the summer of the same year. The church is now under the pastoral enre of Rev. R. H. Powell.
Mount Zion Baptist Church .- Tho Baptista formed an organization at an carly day, but had no established house of worship. The homes of members of the congregation and the district schoolhouse were the places in which the services of their church were conducted uotil 1867. lo that year, John Williams donated to the society a lot of the southwest corner of his farm, upon which they erected a frame house of worship in the same year. Meot- ings were contiuned regularly until the summer of 1877, since which timo tho society has been without a regular pastor. Tho building is now occupied st intervala by the Methodists and Friends.
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