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David Osborn, a pioneer of Union Township, was born in Vir- ginia, Feb. 11, 1812, a son of Richard and Rachel Osborn. When he was a child his parents moved to Guilford County, N. C., where
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they remained till the fall of 1834, when he accompanied them to Hendricks County, Ind. They lived near Plainfield several years, and subsequently moved to Iowa, where they died. Of a large family of children but five are living-David, William, Esther, Rebecca and Polly. David Osborn returned to North Carolina in 1835, and married Abigail Newman, and soon after came again to Hendricks County, and in 1838 located on the farm on section 15, Union Township, where he has since lived. He owns 187 acres of valuable land, and his.improvements are among the best in the county. He has taken an active interest in all public affairs, and has served his township as Trustee. In politics he is a Republi- can. Of the seven children born to his first marriage but four are living-William, Abigail, Polly and John. His wife died and subsequently he married Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of William Wilson. They have one child-Lyda. Mr. and Mrs. Osborn are members of the Society of Friends.
Aaron Overstreet, son of James and Susan Overstreet, was born Jan. 19, 1826, in Casey County, Ky. His parents' family consisted of six children-Maria, John, Rebecca, James, Aaron and Parmelia. Aaron was reared to maturity in his native State and received but a limited education. He was married Dec. 24, 1850, to Miss Cath- erine Elder, and to them were born twelve children, nine of whom are living-Susan M., Fred. W., John G., Martha J., Aaron S., Legrand F., Lilian G., Lee and Oliver P. In the spring of 1852 Mr. Overstreet came to Hendricks County, and after living in sev- eral different parts of the county, finally settled in Union Town- ship, where he still resides and owns sixty-three acres of land. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Ninety-ninth Indiana Infantry, and participated in the battles of Jacksonville, Chatta- nooga, the surrender of Vicksburg, the Atlanta campaign, and Sherman's march to the sea. He received an honorable discharge in August, 1865. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Hiram Rains, one of the enterprising business men of Union Township, was born in October, 1824, in Fayette County, Ind. His parents, James and Elizabeth Rains, were natives of North Carolina, who settled in Marion County, Ind., in 1828, and re- mained there until their death. Our subject received a fair educa- tion, and Sept. 25, 1851, he was married to Miss Sarah Owens, a daughter of Benjamin and Esther Owens, of this county, the former being deceased. Two children have been born to them-Martha
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A. and Flora. Flora is deceased. Mr. Rains besides being quite an extensive landowner, has large lumber interests with his brother, Levi Rains, in Tennessee. In 1870 he came to Hendricks County, Ind., and for many years was extensively engaged in the manufact- ure of building material, having in his employ at one time as many as thirty workmen. His works were at Rainstown, which place was called after its energetic founder.
Moses H. Rawlings, a prominent farmer of Union Township, was born April 26, 1838, in Garrard County, Ky., a son of William D. and Sarah M. Rawlings, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter of New Jersey, now deceased. His parents came to this county among the early settlers and entered a quarter-section of land. Of eight children born to them five are living-William H., Susan, Martha A., Mary and Moses H. The latter was eight years of age when his parents moved to Hendricks County and there he was reared to manhood. Nov. 4, 1858, he was married to Martha J. Leach, of this county, a daughter of Meredith Leach (deceased). To them have been born seven children of whom five are living-William D., James L., Grace B., Letice and Elbert H. Mr. Rawlings is the owner of 330 acres of land. He is a member of the Odd Fellows order, and in politics he is a Republican. He is identified with the Methodist Episcopal church.
Simeon Richmond, deceased, was born in June, 1811, in Butler County, Ohio, and was a son of Jonathan and Barbara Richmond. He was reared to manhood in his native State, and in November, 1835, he was married to Nancy Linch, born July 8, 1814, a daugh- ter of Abram and Unity Linch, who were natives of Virginia. Eleven children were born to them, eight of whom are living- George T., Mary E., Abram L., John H., Simeon B., Unity H., Nancy A. and William F. About the year 1850 Mr. and Mrs. Richmond came with their family to Decatur County, Ind., and there remained till the spring of 1865, when they moved to Hen- dricks County and settled in Union Township. Mr. Richmond died in November, 1883. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, serving as Class-Leader for several years. Mrs. Richmond is a member of the same church. She still resides on the old homestead which contains sixty acres of land.
Francis A. Scott, a native of Virginia, was born Dec. 13, 1816. His parents were John and Elizabeth Scott, who came to Hendricks County and settled in Eel River Township in 1833. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom five are living-Martha,
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Nancy, Francis A., Samuel T. and John. The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood on a farm and received but a limited education. He has been a successful agriculturist, and at present is the owner of 400 acres of land. He was married Sept. 29, 1839, to Miss Melinda Montgomery, and to them were born eight children-Elizabeth, Sarah, Polly, Martha, William, John, James and Eliza (deceased). Mrs. Scott died in October, 1863, and Jan. 12, 1868, Mr. Scott was married to Miss Hannah Plummer, a daughter of Joseph Plummer, of Eel River Township. To this union was born one child-Annie, now deceased. Mr. Scott located on his present farm in Union Township in 1864. He has served his township as Trustee. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church.
John Shockley, deceased, was a native of Montgomery County, Ky., born Jan. 17, 1820. He was reared in his native State and when a young man his parents settled in Rush County, Ind. March 16, 1840, he was married in Rush County to Miss Barbara Hilligoss. To thein were born ten children, of whom only four are now living -William M., Jacob, Sarah and Indiana. The names of the deceased are-Anne, Joseph H., Francis M., Thomas J., James, and one who died in infancy, unnamed. Mr. Shockley settled in Union Township, on the farm where his widow still resides, in 1855. His tragic death which occurred in July, 1878, is still fresh in the minds of our citizens. His death was caused by an explo- sion, while he was engaged in threshing grain in Eel River Town- ship, this county. Mrs. Shockley is the owner of forty acres of land. She is a member of the Christian church.
Joab Simmons was born in Shelby County, Ind., June 7, 1834, a son of Augustus and Margaret Simmons. When he was nine years old his mother died and his father subsequently married Catherine Thompson. He was reared in his native county, and was there married in February, 1857, to Rachel Sexton, a native of the same county. To them were born three children, but two of whom are living-Mary A. and Viola. Mr. Simmons owns a pleasant home in Union Township, his farm containing 108 acres of well-improved land. He in politics is a Republican. He ard his wife are members of the Christian church. Mr. Simmons was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, serving from March till July, 1865, a member of Company D, Thirty-third Indiana Infantry.
Joshua S. Tharp, son of James and Mary Tharp, was born Nov. 8, 1838, in Hendricks County, Ind. His parents were natives of
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Kentucky and early settlers of this county, coming here in 1829. His father still resides in Center Township. Of their children, eight are living-Stephen W., John, Rebecca, Joshua S., Mary E., Sarah C., James T. and Lydia E. Joshua S. Tharp was reared to manhood on a farm, his education being obtained in the schools of his neighborhood. He has followed farming through life and now owns 120 acres of improved land where he resides, in Union Town- ship, on which he located in 1875. Aug. 31, 1860, he was married to Miss Mary J. Faussett, who died in March, 1884. She was a daughter of Robert Faussett, who was formerly of Hendricks County, now of Nebraska. To Mr. and Mrs. Tharp were born ten children, seven now living-Isaac W., Arie O., William R., Cora E., Geneva, Zettie F. and Harry E. Those deceased are-Charles W., James W. and Mary J. Mr. Tharp is a member of the Regular Baptist church. Politically he is a Democrat.
George W. Wheat, a son of James and Mary Wheat, was born March 27, 1823, in Warren County. Ohio, and was there reared to maturity. In the fall of 1842 he located in Montgomery County, Ind., remaining there till the fall of 1862, when he settled in Hendricks County and for many years engaged at the cooper's trade. His first wife was Miss Mary E. Dorsey, of Baltimore, Md., by whom he had four children-Hannah E., Grant, James P., and Sarah F. (deceased). He was subsequently married to Miss Euphama Davidson, of Rush County, Ind. Two children have been born to this union-William R. and Ernest. In February, 1865, Mr. Wheat joined Company C, Thirty-third Indiana Regi- ment, and served five months, when he was discharged on account of disability. Mr. Wheat is the owner of sixty-six acres of land in Union Township. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. In politics he is a Republican.
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CHAPTER XXI.
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP.
DESCRIPTION .- EARLY HISTORY. - POLITICAL HISTORY .- OFFICIAL .- POPULATION, PROPERTY, AND TAXATION .- BIOGRAPHICAL.
Washington Township is bounded on the north by Middle and Lincoln townships, on the east by Marion County, on the south by Guilford and Liberty townships, and on the west by Center. White Lick runs across the west side of this township, and the East Fork touches the southeast corner. Along White Lick the land is rolling and fertile; the central and eastern portion of the township is very level, but not swampy. The prevailing timber was beech and hickory, and the soil is mostly clay, and better adapted to the grasses than to the production of grain.
In most portions of Washington Township, the production of good crops requires more labor than in any other township in the county.
EARLY HISTORY.
The first settlement in Washington Township was made in the northeast corner, near Shiloh Church, by Robert Wilson, Gideon Wilson and Elish Kise, in the year 1822. The next year Daniel. Tryer, Aaron Homan, the Griggses, Joseph Fausett and others, came into the same neighborhood and in the same year, 1823, James Dunn, John Givens, Abner Dunn-for whom Abner's Creek, was named-and some others, settled on the west side of the township on Abner's Creek. James Dunn settled on the Isham Thompson place, on the Rockville road. Among those who came into the township within the next few years were David Cox, Alex. McCammock, Enoch Barlow and his sons Harvey and Harri- son, the Thornberrys, Hurons, Huffords and Gossetts.
This township was one of the four which was organized at the same time the county was, and received its name in honor of the " Father of his Country," at the suggestion of Aaron Homan, who was the first Justice of the Peace in the township, and married the (783)
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second couple who were married in Hendricks Connty. Mr. Homan is still living.
The first church organized in Washington Township was at the house of Robert Wilson, in 1823. This is now the Shiloh Church, and it was the first Methodist Episcopal church organization in the county, and the fourth one of any denomination. There are now in Washington Township three Methodist Episcopal churches- Shiloh and Wesley and Barlett's chapels-and two Regular Baptist-Abner's Creek and Salem. The Indianapolis & St. Louis Railroad passes nearly through the center of the township, and the only postoffice in it is at the village of Avon, a station on this rail- road.
FIRST ELECTION.
The first general election was held Aug. 7, 1826, at the house of Daniel C. Hults, when eleven persons voted. These are recorded on the poll-book as Sidney Williams, Daniel C. Hults, James Merit, Joseph Runyon, Isaac Williamson, Daniel B. Tryer, James Higginbotham, Joseph Philips, William S. Merrill, Robert Wilson and John Triggs. For Congressman, Thomas H. Blake received nine votes, and Ratiiff Boon, two; for Senator, Calvin Fletcher received nine and J. F. Polk, two; for Representative, Isaiah Drury received eight and John Sims, three; for Sheriff, Robert Cooper received eleven; and for Coroner, William S. Merrill received two.
POLITIOAL.
Politically Washington was always Whig, and since the death of that party, Republican. It never gave a Democratic majority except in 1832, which was before the name Whig was used by the followers of Henry Clay. Following is the vote for President at each election :
1832-Andrew Jackson 27
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1864-Abraham Lincoln. 184 99
Henry Clay.
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George B. Mcclellan. 85
1844-Henry Clay ..
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1868-Ulysses S. Grant .... 201 98
James K. Polk 15
Horatio Seymour. 103
1848-Zachary Taylor 95
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1872-Ulysses S. Grant. 201
101
Lewis Cass. 93
Horace Greeley .. 100 1876-Rutherford B. Hayes .. 207 Samuel J. Tilden. .. 124
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1852-Winfield Scott .. Franklin Pierce 93
108
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Peter Cooper. 9
1880-James A. Garfield. 235 117 John P. Hale. 9
1856-John C. Fremont. 181
57
Winfield S. Hancock .. 118 James B. Weaver. 8
1860-Abraham Lincoln. 189
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1884-James G. Blaine ..
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Grover Cleveland. ....
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Benjamin F. Butler.
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Stephen A. Douglas. . 93
John C. Breckinridge. 8
John Bell 2
John P. St. John
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OFFICIAL.
We give here a list of those who have been chosen Justices, Constables, etc., in Washington Township, together with the years in which they were elected:
Justices of the Peace: Young Em Read Wilson, 1830; David Vestal, 1833; Payne Harding, 1835; Henry Miller, 1836; Samuel Barker, 1837; Seth Huron, 1841-'47; Elisha Hornaday, 1848-'53; Seth Huron, 1855; Henderson Ferree, 1857; Seth Huron, 1859; Henderson Ferree, 1861; Seth Huron, 1863; R. T. S. Cloud, 1865; J. W. Hardin, 1866; J. C. Ferree and Joel Zimmerman, 1868; D. D. Frazer, 1869; A. W. Gossett and Sam V. Hollingsworth, 1870; Barney Gossett, 1872; Moses Williams, 1874; Barney Gossett and George Guthrie, 1876; William R. Barker, 1878; Barney Gossett and William C. Hadley, 1880; Samuel Hollingsworth, 1882; George P. Wilson and Seth T. Huron, 1884.
Constables: William McCalmant and Samuel Shockley, 1832; Payne Harding and Samuel Barker, 1833; Eli Watson and Thomas McLane, 1834; Eli Watson and Benjamin Mourning, 1835; Will- iam McCane and Samuel Barker, 1836; Willis Miller and Eli Wat- son, 1837; William C. Kise and Scott Miller, 1838-'39; Joseph H. Gilbert and Richard Triggs, 1844; Commodore P. Williams and Eli Watson, 1845; Commodore P. Williams and Shadrach Morris, 1846; Commodore P. Williams and Gilbert Palmer, 1848; Commodore P. Williams and Shadrach Morris, 1849; Commodore P. Williams and John W. Jordan, 1851-'52; James V. McLain and Henry Johnson, 1853; Samuel Barker and Joseph W. Jourdain, 1854; Samuel Barker, 1855; Commodore P. Williams and Samuel Barker, 1856; David Hufford and William Brittain, 1857; Gran- ville Tolbert and William J. Merritt, 1858; W. R. Barker and E. J. Caywood, 1859; William J. Merritt and William Barker, 1860; Barkley Moore and William Gilliland, 1861; J. S. Wamsler and William Gossett, 1862; James T. Huron and R. Johnson, 1863; W. R. Barker and James T. Huron, 1864; W. R. Barker and J. H. King, 1865; John C. Ferree and Hiram Hadley, 1866; Will- iam Gilliland and John Ferree, 1867; J. H. King and C.P. Will- iams, 1868; M. B. Applegate and Berryman Hooten, 1869; Henry Fitch and John W. McClain, 1870; P. H. Newland and Michael Euliss, 1872; Henry Spray and William R. Barker, 1874; William Parsons and William Barker, 1876; William Parsons and Mc-
Kendree Smith, 1878; S. T. Huron and George Gray, 1880; John
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H. King and Henry Spray, 1882; Daniel S. Barker and William Barker, 1884.
Trustees: Isaac H. Pierson, 1856; Abram Hoadley, 1857; D. F. Cox, 1858; B. A. Huron, 1859-'66; Enos Hadley, 1867-'69; James H. Cox, 1870-'74; Clark Blair, 1876-'78; L. W. Jenkins, 1880; Joseph Winings, 1882-'84.
Clerks: James Campbell, 1856; J. M. Carter, 1857; John John- son, 1858 (office abolished).
Treasurers: Walter T. Ross, 1856; B. A. Huror, 1857.'58 (office abolished).
A88e8808: A. J. Johnson, 1870; Thomas Gossett, 1872; Amos Hoak, 1874; Thomas Gossett, 1876-'78; Joseph Winings, 1880; Zimri W. Cox, 1882.
STATISTICS.
By the census of 1880, the population of Washington Township was 1, 502. The following statistics of wealth and taxation are for the year 1885: Acres of land assessed, 23,981.80; value of same, $629,155; value of improvements, $148,536; value of personalty, $266,042; total taxable wealth, $1,043,733; polls, 281; dogs, 234; State tax, $1,392.95; county tax, $3,046.90; township tax, $626.24; tuition tax, $1.635.85; special school tax, $2,227.97; road tax, $2,609.35; endowment tax, $52.18; bridge tax, $1,043.71; total taxes, $14,888.40; delinquent taxes, $717.89.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Clark Blair, County Commissioner of Hendricks County, Ind., was born near Stilesville, this county, March 25, 1836, a son of Lindsey and Rachel M. (Hodson) Blair. His father is one of the pioneers of this county, having come from North Carolina with his father, Solomon Blair, in 1820. His mother also came at a very early date with her father, Jesse Hodson, settling near Amo, in Clay Township. Our subject was reared near and in Plainfield and received most of his education in the schools of that place. His father died when he was seventeen years old, and he being the eld- est son was obliged to superintend the farm. Previous to his father's death he clerked two years in the drug store of Craighead & Brown- ing, in Indianapolis, Ind., after which, in the fall of 1852, he entered the Plainfield Academy, remaining there till his father died. Jan. 31, 1858, he was married to Marian Sanders, daughter of Benjamin and Lucinda Sanders, of Washington Township, who were among
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the first families of the county. His wife died in April, 1872, leav- ing four children-Benjamin L., traveling salesman for a wholesale house in San Francisco, Cal .; Willet B., a farmer in Washington Township; Eddie E. and Flora Alice, still at home. He was again married, in May, 1873, to Miss Sarah M. Cox, of Guilford Town- ship, and to them have been born five children-Effie May, George Porter, Mary E., Arthur A. and Ines S. After his first marriage he left his home and settled on a farm in Washington Township, on which he lived but a short time, when he purchased the farm adjoining, where he has since followed agricultural pursuits. In October, 1876, he was elected a Trustee of Washington Township, which office he held by re-election two terms. In the fall of 1880 he was elected one of the Commissioners of this county and was re-elected to serve another term. Mr. Blair is a Master Mason and has served as Secretary of Bridgeport Lodge, No. 162, A. F. & A. M., two years. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which he has been Steward and Class-Leader a number of years. His wife is a member of the society of Friends.
Henry Bradford, one of the most prominent farmers of Wash- ington Township, is a native of Hardy County, Va., born Oct. 19, 1817, a son of George W. and Elizabeth Bradford, also natives of Virginia. Reared on a farm in his native county he had but limited educational advantages. In 1838 he immigrated to Clinton County, Ohio, where for some time he worked as a farm hand. Jan. 6, 1842, he married Sarah Hawkins, born Dec. 29, 1823, daughter of Jehu and Susannah Hawkins, the former a native of South Carolina and the latter of Ohio. About 1850 Mr. Bradford left Clinton County and moved to Hendricks County, Ind., locating in Washington Township, where he now owns a fine farm of 160 acres, all under cultivation. Commencing life in limited circumstances he has by his industry and strict integrity accumulated a competency and is now one of the most prosperous citizens of the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Bradford have been born nine children-Susanna, born Oct. 8, 1842; Elizabeth A., born July 29, 1844, died Aug. 15, 1865; Charity A., born June 24, 1847, died Sept. 7, 1847; Mary J., born Oct. 3, 1848, died July 29, 1877; Layton M., born Oct. 22, 1851; Isaac H., Born Jan. 30, 1854; Eli J., born Feb. 26, 1856, died May 1, 1873; Jehu H., born Dec. 24, 1858; John H., born April 10, 1864. In politics Mr. Bradford is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the society of Friends.
John Casserly, farmer, Washington Township, is a native of
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County Galway, Ireland, born in July, 1843, a son of Thomas and Mary Casserly. In 1850 his father came to the United States and located in Hendricks County, Ind., and in the spring of 1851, the mother with her two sons, John and Michael, followed him to this country. They settled in Washington Township and became prominently identified with its interests. John Casserly was reared in Washington Township and since reaching manhood has been numbered among the most enterprising and successful agri- culturists of the county. His fine farm of 100 acres shows the result of thrift and good management, and his farm buildings are among the best in the township. Mr. Casserly was married in June, 1861, to Ellen. Mooney, daughter of Michael Mooney. Eleven children have been born to them, but nine of whom are living-Michael, John, Mary, Thomas, Patrick, Martin, Lobina, Ellen and Timothy. Mr. Casserly and his family are members of the Catholic church.
Zimri W. Cox was born Nov. 6, 1835, in Hendricks County, Ind., a son of David F. and Elizabeth Cox. He was reared and educated in this county, remaining with his parents till manhood. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, Sixty-third Indiana Infantry, and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland. He participated in many hotly contested battles, some of the more important being Buzzard's Roost, Resaca, seige of Atlanta, Nash- ville, Franklin and Spring Hill. He was discharged in July, 1865, and since his return home has given his attention to agri- cultural pursuits. He now owns a good farm of seventy-one and a half acres in Washington Township. He has served his town- ship four years as Assessor. Mr. Cox was married April 4. 1872, to Elizabeth R. Wyer, daughter of Philip Wyer. To them have been born three children-David F., Byron N. and Charles E. The latter is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are members of the Christian church. He is a member of Virgil Lyon Post, No. 186, G. A. R.
Willis M. Davis, farmer, Washington Township, is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Jan. 27, 1841, a son of James and Ann Davis, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of Hendricks County. The mother died in Washington Township in 1863, and the father in 1880. Six of their nine children are living-Sarah, Lydia, Josephine, Thornton S., John H., and Willis M. Our sub- ject was reared a farmer, receiving a common-school education. He has been successful in his pursuits and now owns a fine farm
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of 120 acres. He was married in September, 1864, to Mary E. John, who died in April, 1867, leaving one child-Charles H., born in 1866. In February, 1875, Mr. Davis married Mary J. Larimore, of Marion County, Ind., and to them have been born two children-Ellis L. and Vestal C. Mr. Davis is a member of the Odd Fellow's order, Lodge No. 372.
Michael A. Euliss is a native of North Carolina, born in Ala- mance County, August, 1841, a son of William and Nellie Euliss. He was reared in his native county, where he received but limited educational advantages. In 1870 he came to Hen- dricks County, Ind., and in 1875 bought the farm where he has since lived, which contains 100 acres of good land, with a pleasant residence and good farm buildings. He was married Feb. 15, 1875, to Mollie Hornaday, daughter of Isaiah and Elvira Hornaday. They have a family of four children-Evert I., Thomas V., Vir- ginia D. and Carl. Mr. Euliss is a member of Brownsburg Lodge, F. & A. M. He and his wife are members of the Christian church. In politics he is a Republican.
Jesse Fausset, a prominent pioneer of Washington Township, was born in West Virginia, April 21, 1819, a son of Charles and Jemima (Reed) Fausset, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Virginia. In 1819 his parents moved to Franklin County, Ind., where he was reared and educated. His mother died Oct. 1, 1845, and his father Nov. 21, 1878. They had a family of eight children-Robert, Jesse, Benjamin, Rebecca, Alphens, Phoebe A., Isaac and Jacob. The two latter are deceased. Jesse Fausset was married Feb. 6, 1844, to Margaret J. Freeland, daughter of Thomas Freeland, of Franklin County. To them were born three children-Eliza J., born Jan. 23, 1845; Charlotte E., July 11, 1847, died May 7, 1860, and Francis N., born Ang. 26, 1851. Sept. 21, 1856, Jesse Fausset married Louisa Holton, daughter of Isaac Holton. His wife died Jan. 19, 1863, leaving one child -Jemima L., born Jan. 14, 1861. Oct. 24, 1867, he married Elizabeth Van Ausdall, daughter of Silas Van Ausdall, of Butler County, Ohio. They have had three children-Charles S., born Dec. 8, 1869; James O., born Nov. 21, 1872, died April 7, 1873, and Rebecca A., born Jan. 9. 1874, died Jan. 26, 1877. Jesse Fausset moved to Hendricks County in 1862, and settled in Washington Township, where he owns 115g acres of cultivated land. In politics he is a Democrat. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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