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Tobias D. Hays was born Jan. 16, 1846, in Carter, County, East : Tenn. In 1864 he enlisted in the Union service at Knoxville, East Tenn., in the Quartermaster's department, and served till the close of the war. In the spring of 1866,he came to Center Township, Hendricks Co., Ind. He remained here but a short time when he removed to Boone County, and from there in a short time to, Montgomery County, Ind., where he remained till 1869, working on a farm during the summer months and attending school at Craw- fordsville in the winter. Thus by his own exertions he acquired a good education. Sept. 7, 1869, he was married to Harriet F. Brown, born Dec. 7, 1842, a native of Kentucky, and daughter of George and Martha Brown. Her parents came to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1846 remaining there till 1866 when they removed to Montgom- ery County, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Hays have two children-Charles M. and Joe F. Shortly after his marriage Mr. Hays with his wife returned to his native State where they remained till the spring of 1871. He then returned to Hendricks County, Ind., where he now has a fine farm of 165 acres in Eel River Township, one-half mile east of North Salem. Both he and his wife are members of the Christian church.
James H. Heady, M. D., was born April 10, 1855,: in Putnam : County, Ind., the youngest child of Emri and Elizabeth Heady. His parents were natives of Kentucky. They are both living, hav- ing passed the years alloted to man, and are still hale and hearty. Of a family of fifteen children born to them fourteen are yet living. James H. received his early education in the district schools of his neighborhood, and when eighteen years old entered Asbury University, at Greencastle, Ind., remaining there three years. During the fall of 1877 and winter of 1878 he attended the Ohio
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Medical College, at Cincinnati, Ohio, and in April, 1878, he began practicing in Boone County, Ind. In the spring of 1879 he attended the Ohio Medical College taking the practical course, after which he continued his practice in Jamestown, Boone County, until the fall of 1879. He then attended the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis, from which he graduated in the spring of 1880. He then resumed his practice at Jamestown, remaining there till May, 1884, since which he has built a large and lucrative practice at North Salem, Hendricks County, and is recognized as one of the most successful physicians in the county. Nov. 30, 1878, he was married to Rebecca A. Davis, daughter of Levi and Caroline Davis, of Boone County. They have had three children-Nora, Carl (deceased) and Ethel. Mr. Heady and his wife are members of the Missionary Baptist church. He is a member of North Salem Lodge, No. 158, I. O. O. F.
Eli Hendricks, deceased, son of Henry and Martha Hendricks, was born Nov. 9, 1809, near Cincinnati, Ohio. He came to Wayne County, Ind., where he was reared to manhood and received a rudimentary education. May 19, 1836, he was married to Miss Mary E. Dinwiddie, born June 27, 1815, in Bourbon County, Ky., a daughter of John and Jane Dinwiddie. Nine children were born to them of whom only three survive-James W., a leading farmer and stock-raiser of this township; Amos D. and Isaac D. In 1837 Mr. Hendricks settled with his family on an uncultivated farm in the northern part of this township and endured some of the hard- ships of pioneer life. He was an earnest member of the Presby- terian church and served his church as Elder for many years. His death occurred Nov. 2, 1869. He was a kind husband and father and was respected by all who knew him. He was a man of sterling integrity and was upright in his dealings with his fellow men. His widow still resides on the old homestead.
Thompson Henry was born in Montgomery County, Ind., Aug. 16, 1839. His parents, George and Elizabeth Henry, were natives of Kentucky and early settlers of Montgomery County, and in 1846 they settled in Eel River Township, this county, where the father died in 1849. Their children are-John W., James R., Susan M., Lydia E. and our subject. The latter spent his youth on a farm and obtained a good education in the common schools of his neighborhood. He taught school and farmed alternately about two years, and in April, 1867, he married Esteline Jessee, daughter of Samuel and Margaret Jessee, of Boone County, Ind. They have
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seven children-Mary J., George R., Oliver A., Alice C., Effie L., Mattie A. and Fredonia. In February, 1885, Mr. Henry moved with his family from Boone County to the northern part of Eel River Township, this county, where he owns 182 acres of land. In May, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifty-fifth Indiana Infantry to serve three months and was in the fight at Richmond, Ky., where he was wounded in the foot, which disabled him for a short time. He was discharged at the expiration of his term of enlistment, and in June, 1863, he re-enlisted in the Third Indiana Cavalry. He served at Walker's Ford, Morristown, Nashville, near Knoxville, Tenn., and at Raleigh, N. C., and numerous other battles of less note, making twenty-eight in all. He was honorably discharged in August, 1865. He is a member of Antietam Post, No. 162, G. A. R., at Jamestown, Ind. He is a member of the Methodist Epis- copal church.
Aaron V. Hester, son of Adam and Ann (Van Zant) Hester, was born June 6, 1828, in Fleming County, Ky. In 1834 he came with his parents to Putnam County, Ind., and about five years later removed with them to Montgomery County, Ind. He was married in Montgomery County, Sept. 4, 1858, to Sarah McDan- iel, born July 10, 1840, a daughter of Judson and Sarah McDan- iel. They have had seven children-Mary C., born Dec. 6, 1859, and died Oct. 26, 1874; Laura L., born Feb. 8, 1861; Melvina, born Dec. 27, 1864; Amanda, born Nov. 6, 1867; Hattie F., born Sept. 7, 1871; Eva and Evert (twins), born June 20, 1875, the lat- ter died Ang. 1, 1876. In 1858 Mr. Hester removed from Mont- gomery to Boone County, Ind., remaining there till the spring of 1865, when he settled on his present farm in the northern part of Eel River Township. He has followed farming through life in which pursuit he has been moderately successful, owning a farm of eighty acres. He is a member of the Christian church. Politically, he is a Republican. Mrs. Hester died Jan. 24, 1876. She pos- sessed many excellent traits of character and was respected by all who knew her.
Michael Higgins, a pioneer of Hendricks County, was born Sept. 7, 1820, in Mercer County, Ky. He was but six months old when his parents, Thomas and Nancy Higgins, came to Putnam County, Ind., where they remained. but a short time, when they came to Hendricks County, they being among the first settlers ot Marion Township. Here his father entered 240 acres of land, and struggled hard to secure for his family a comfortable home. His
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death occurred in March, 1854. Michael Higgins was thus reared to manhood in Hendricks County, and with his father shared the toils of the day from early youth. April 26, 1843, he married Polly Robbins, daughter of William and Leah Robbine, natives of New York, at that time residents of Hendricks County .. They had one child-William T. Mrs. Higgins died and he was again married Nov. 18, 1845, to Lydia Robbins, dangliter of Jacob and Barbara Robbins. They have had four children-Sarah A., Jacob L., Christopher C., and Mary (deceased). In 1869 he removed from Marion and has since then made his home in the southern part of Eel River Township, owning a good farm of 184 acres. He served three years as Trustee of Marion Township. He is a mem- ber of the Christian church,
Milley Hubble, daughter of William and Sarah (Loury) New, was born March 21, 1822, in Warren County, Ky. In 1833 she came, with her father's family to Hancock County, Ind., where her mother died two years later. . After a residence there of about ten years Mr. New removed to Boone County, where he remained till his death Feb. 25, 1885. He had been married three times and had a family of eight children of whom seven are now living -- Fannie T., Milley, Elizabeth J., Nancy, Sarah, Daniel and Lewis. Our subject was married Jan, 29, 1843, in Boone County, to Will- iam Walker, and to them were born three children-Lewis, Will- iam and Simon. The latter was a member of the Fortieth Indiana Infantry, and lost his life at the battle of Pittsburg Landing. Mr. Walker died Nov. 24, 1847, and June 11, 1852, our subject was again married to Leonard Hubble, he being a native of South Carolina. Of the nine children born to this union, seven are liv- ing-Enoch J., Leonard, James H., David W., Nancy J., Fannie and Rebecca E. In 1858 Mr. and Mrs. Hubble came from Boone to Hendricks County and settled in the northern part of Eel River Township, where Mr. Hubble died. Mrs. Hubble still resides on the old homestead and is the owner of 115 acres of good land. She is a member of the Christian church.
Mrs. Mary Jones was born March 12, 1831, and is a native of North Carolina. She is a daughter of John and Lydia Robbins, who came to Hendricks County in 1835, Mr. Robbins remaining here till his death in March, 1881. The mother is still living with her children, six of whom, one son and five daughters, are living. Our subject was married Aug. 12, 1852, to James D. Walker, son of Goodlow and Rebecca Walker, of this county, the former de-
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ceased. To this marriage were born four children, two now living -Oliver M., married Lydia A. Conover, daughter of Samuel J. and Ella W. Conover, of New Albany, Ind., and has three chil- dren-Laura E., Lottie O. and W. Treat; and Hattie A. married Horace Cook, son of Henderson, deceased, and Nancy J. Cook, of Eel River Township, this county, and to them have been born one child-Nellie L. Mattie J. was born Nov. 9, 1855, and was mar- ried Jan. 29, 1874, to J. J. Clay, and died Jan. 9, 1877, leaving one child-Charles C., born Nov. 23, 1874. Charles F., born June 24, 1858, died April 23, 1862. In 1858 Mr. Walker settled on the farm now owned by our subject. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the Seventh Indiana Infantry, and participated in many of the important battles of the war, in one of which he was taken prisoner by the Southern troops. He was confined in Andersonville Prison about three months and in other prisons for the same length of time, from the effects of which he died at Florence, S. C., Dec. 4, 1864. Our subject was again married May 12,'1872, taking for her second husband David D. Jones, son of William and Eleanor Jones, of Hendricks County. He, too, was a soldier in the Union army and died in 1873 from diseases contracted while in the service. Mrs. Jones and her children are members of the Christian church.
William J. R. P. Jones, druggist and notary public, was born Oct. 20, 1844, in Hendricks County, Ind., a son of Wynn and Mary Jones. ITis father was born in Virginia, in December, 1797. He came to Morgan Connty, Ind., in 1816, and in 1818 came to Hendricks County, and settled in this township. Our subject was reared to manhood in his native county, receiving a fair education, and subsequently taught school for a short time. He was mar- ried July 11, 1868, to Elizabeth Bales, daughter of Tarlton Bales (deceased). To them have been born one child-Samuel W. (de- ceased). In 1868, in company with John Robbins, Mr. Jones opened a drug store at North Salem, in which he was engaged about two years. He then went to Lizton, this county, but soon returned to North Salem and again engaged in the drug business in partnership with Granville G. Sowder. At the end of six months Mr. Sowder retired from the firm, leaving Mr. Jones sole proprietor. Mr. Jones has been twice commissioned Notary Pub- lic, and is one of North Salem's most influential citizens. He is a member of North Salem Lodge, No. 158, I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Democrat.
Jacob Lockhart was born in Morgan County, Ind., April 14,
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1847, a son of German and Leah Lockhart, the former a native of Kentucky, but now deceased, and the latter of North Carolina. When he was about three years old, his father having died, his mother, now a resident of Eel River Township, came to Marion Township, this county, where he lived till 1868. His educational advantages were limited, as he was obliged to share in the labors of the farm from a mere boy. He has followed agricultural pur- suits through life with success, and has acquired, by his own indus- try, a farm of 187 acres. He was married March 5, 1871, to Miss Adeline Davis, daughter of Walter and Mary Davis, of this town- ship. They have one son-Oscar. In November, 1863, Mr. Lock- hart enlisted in the Ninth Indiana Cavalry, participating in many battles. He was honorably discharged in September, 1865. He is a member of the G. A. R. Post at North Salem, and is also an earnest member of the Christian church.
James A. Lytle was born April 26, 1833, in Boone County, Ind., and was one of the first children born in that county. His parents, Edward and Mary Lytle, were natives of Cincinnati and Ken- tucky respectively. They came to Tippecanoe County, Ind., and subsequently to Boone County, where they lived till their death. Our subject followed farming till he was twenty-five years old, when he began working in a saw-mill. He was employed in various mills in his native county till August, 1862, when he en- listed in Company I, Eighty-sixth Indiana Infantry. He partici- pated in the battles of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Perryville, Ky., and was honorably discharged in November, 1863. While in the service he contracted a disease for which he draws a pension. After his return from the war he worked in a saw-mill till 1868, when he came to North Salem, this county, and for fifteen years was proprietor of the North Salem Saw-mill. In December, 1883, he began buying and shipping timber for an Indianapolis firm, and in February, 1885, he engaged in the mercantile business, having bought out Mr. W. J. K. P. Jones. He was married April 3, 1854, to Martha J. Gibson, and to them have been born five chil- dren-John F., Mollie, Thomas B., Annie B. and Mattie J. Mr. Lytle is a member of North Salem Lodge, No. 158, I. O. O. F., and also of the Grand Army of the Republic.
Levi Martin, a leading citizen of Eel River Township, Was born March 10, 1826, in Union County, Ind., a son of James and Mary Martin, the former a native of North Carolina and the latter of Ohio. In 1833 his father came with his family to Hendricks
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County, and entered 160 acres of land in Eel River Township, which he cleared, remaining here till his death in December, 1849. His wife survived him till October, 1879. Of their twelve chil- dren five are living -- Jesse, William, Henry C., Oliver H. and Levi. Levi Martin came to this county with his parents in 1833, and was married March 20, 1850, to Emeline Fullen, daughter of Charles and Sarah Fullen, of Hendricks County. Of the six children born to this union, two are living-Charles F., married to Miranda F. Tucker, and Horace G., married to Libbie Russell. After a mar- ried life of over a quarter of a century Mrs. Martin died April 27, 1877, and for his second wife Mr. Martin married Mrs. Cassie Dar- nall, widow of the late Simpson B. Darnall, of Kokomo, Howard Co., Ind., and daughter of Philip and Eliza M. Smith, natives of Kentucky. Mr. Martin has a fine farm of 155 acres. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and politically he is a Republi- can. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Oliver P. Owen was born in Eel River Township, Hendricks County, Dec. 23, 1855, a son of Horatio (deceased) and Margaret Owen, who were natives of Kentucky. Horatio Owen came to this township in 1832 and entered a tract of land on which he re- mained till 1868, and then moved two miles southeast of that place within one mile of North Salem, where he resided until his death, in April, 1881. His widow is at present residing at North Salem, this county. Of their children three are living-James M., Oliver P. and Keziah. Oliver P. was reared to manhood on a farm and received a fair education. He has followed farming through life, and now has a pleasant home. He is the owner of 130 acres of land on which are good and substantial buildings. Nov. 21, 1880, he was married to Florence M. Duckworth, who was born in Hen- dricks County, Ind., Sept. 11, 1862, and is a daughter of James J. and Mary E. Duckworth, who were early settlers of this county. This union has been blessed with one child-Taylor W., born Dec. 5, 1882. Mrs. Owen has two sisters and one brother living-Sarah E., Lettie and George. Mr. Owen and his wife are both active members of the Methodist church.
Robert M. Page was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Feb. 18, 1838, a son of William and Elizabeth Page, natives of Virginia. They came to this county about 1832, and the following year set- tled in Eel River Township, remaining here till their decease. Ten children were born to them, of whom seven are living-Mc- Elender, Nancy, Andrew J., Jeremiah, Robert M., Demerius and
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Williamson. Mr. Page, on coming to this township, entered over 100 acres of heavily-timbered land, which, in a few years, he by his industry and perseverance transformed into a well cultivated farm. Robert M., our subject, was thus reared to manhood amid the scenes of pioneer life, and from his youth he was obliged to share the labors of the farm. Aug. 15, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Morphen, daughter of Benjamin and Jane Morphen, of Hendricks County, natives of Ohio and North Carolina respect- ively. To them has been born one son-Francis M. In 1864 Mr. Page enlisted in the One Hundred and Thirty-second Indiana In- fantry, Company G, in the 100-days service. He was on duty principally in Alabama, and at the expiration of his term of en- listment he was honorably discharged. He owns a good farm sit- uated in the southern part of this township. He is a member of the Christian church.
Joseph Plummer, a pioneer of Eel River Township, was born in Greene County, Ohio, Oct. 17, 1813, a son of Levi and Mary Plummer, the father a native of Maryland, and the mother of In- diana. In 1815 his parents came to Fayette County, Ind., and lived there five years, and thence moved to Morgan County, where they also remained five years, and in 1825 came to Hendricks County. Our subject was roared to manhood on a farm amid the stirring scenes of pioneer life, and received but a meagre educa- tion. Ang. 2, 1832, he was married in Morgan County, Ind., to Ann Day, and to them were born nine children-Mary, Martha, Thomas, Levi, Hannah, Fannie, John, Ann and Richard D. After a married life of over a quarter of a century, death entered his home taking his beloved wife Jan. 18, 1870. May 14, 1872, he was married to Lydia Burgan, daughter of Isaac and Sarah Bur- gan, who were among the early settlers of Hendricks County. In the spring of 1835 Mr. Plummer settled in the eastern portion of Eel River Township, where he has since lived. He owns 565 acres of good tillable land. Of Mr. Plummer it may be said that he is a self-made man, and according to his own statements he started life with virtually nothing but his strong arms and his determi- nation to succeed.
Jeremiah F. Radford was born March 10, 1850, in Putnam County, Ky., and is a son of Jephtha (deceased) and Nancy J. Rad- ford, who were natives of Kentucky. Of his father's family of thirteen children, five are now living-John W., Jeremiah F., Lonisa, Nancy C. and Charles H. From his boyhood our subject
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has devoted himself to agricultural pursuits, in which he has been eminently successful. He is the owner of a farm containing eighty- eight and a half acres in a fine state of cultivation, situated in the western part of this township, on which he settled in 1876. He received a fair English education in his youth, and Nov. 6, 1873, he was married to Miss Nancy A. Gillip, a daughter of Willis Y. Gillin, of Putnam County, Ind. They are the parents of one child-Freddie, born Aug. 3, 1879. Politically Mr. Radford casts his suffrage with the Democratic party.
Marquis De Lafayette Ribble, druggist, was born Sept. 5, 1857, in Marion County, Ind., a son of Samuel W. and Nancy Ribble. He was reared to manhood on a farm in his native county, and was there married March 16, 1881, to Miss Amand E. Duty, of Coles County, Ill. They are the parents of two children-Muriel B., born Feb. 17, 1882, and Nancy M., born Nov. 5, 1884. In the spring of 1883 Mr. Ribble came to North Salem, this county, and engaged in the drug business, being associated with Mr. J. J. Banta till March, 1884, when Mr. Banta retired from the firm, since which Mr. Ribble has carried on the business alone, and is meeting with gratifying success. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. He is a member of North Salem Lodge, No. 158, I. O. O. F. In politics he is a Democrat.
Washington Riggen, a retired farmer of North Salem, was born Dec. 22, 1812, in Mason County, Ky., a son of Rev. John W. and Elizabeth (Kelley) Riggen, natives of Maryland and Virginia re- spectively. He obtained a rudimentary education, and at the age of sixteen years began to learn the blacksmith's trade, which he followed about thirteen years. Feb. 21, 1833, he was married to Miss Mary Nettser, and of the nine children born to this union five are living-Henry V., John W. (a minister), Rice B., Alice and Maria E. May 1, 1864, Mr. Riggen married for his second wife Mrs. Anne R. Riggen, daughter of Sanford and Eleanor A. Wren. By her first husband Mrs. Riggen had nine children, seven ot whom are now living-William H., Ann E., Elizabeth, Richard H., Caroline B., Sarah L. and Robert E. In the spring of 1864 Mr. Riggen came to Hendricks County and settled in the eastern part Eel River Township, where he remained till his removal to North Salein in the fall of 1882. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church, in which he has served as Steward and Class-Leader. He has been a liberal contributor to both church and State enterprises, and enjoys the respect of his fellow citizens. 37
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James Trotter was born in Virginia, and when two years of age came to Owen County, Ind., with his parents, who in 1828 settled near North Salem, in Eel River Township, Hendricks County. His father entered a large tract of 1,500 acres of land, and was actively engaged in forwarding the various enterprises which tended to develop the resources of the county, until his death, about 1850. James Trotter was married to Miss Sarah Whitt, a native of Virginia. Of a large number of children five are living- Elizabeth, William W., John C., Catherine and James M. He had served as Trustee of Eel River Township for nine years, and was prominently identified with many of the improvements made during his time in the township. He died Feb. 16, 1876, respected by all who knew him. James M., the youngest son, was born Feb. 3, 1841, in Eel River Township, where he was reared to manhood. He was married June 7, 1860, to Miss Nancy E. Crose, born Nov. 11, 1841, in Hendricks County, a daughter of Andrew and Nancy Crose, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of this county. To them have been born six children-John W., Florence R., James W., Gretta E., Mary C. and Retta M. Mr. Trotter has, with the exception of a short time spent in the South and at St. Paul, Minn., been a resident of Hendricks County. He has a pleasant farm of 100 acres in the eastern part of Eel River Township. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
John D. Trotter, deceased, was born Nov. 3, 1815, in Lee County, Va., and was a son of John and Nancy Trotter. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and having received a fair education he engaged in teaching school for a short time. He came to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1839, and settled in Eel River Town- ship. Dec. 16, 1841, he was married to Sarah Jones, who was born Dec. 10, 1821. Of the nine children born to this union seven are living-Richard J., Nancy, Horace A., John P., Catherine A., Charles Y. and Lee B. In 1870 Mr. Trotter moved to the farm where his widow still resides, and which contains eighty acres of land. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at the time of his death, which occurred July 7, 1870. He was a mem- ber of the F. & A. M. and the I. O. O. F. societies, and in politics he was a Democrat.
Dandridge Tucker, farmer and stock-raiser, Eel River Town- ship, was born March 3, 1827, in Casey County, Ky., the only son of Lee and Miranda (Durham) Tucker. When seven years old his parents removed to Indiana, where his youthi was spent in assist-
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