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POLITICAL ..
In politics Brown has always been strongly Democratic. The only presidential year when it has failed in its duty to that party was 1860, when, owing to the division of the Democratic vote between two candidates, Lincoln received a small plurality. The vote in the different presidential elections has been as follows:
1836-Martin Van Buren. 72
44
1864-George B. Mcclellan. 132 84
William H. Harrison. 28
Abraham Lincoln
68
1844-James K. Polk. 162 69
Henry Clay 93
1848-Lewis Cass. 124
19
1872-Horace Greeley.
146
96
Martin Van Buren 3
1852-Franklin Pierce 144 53
Winfield Scott. 91
1856-James Buchanan. 250 103
John C. Fremont .. 147
James A. Garfield ..
67
1860-Abraham Lincoln. 210
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James B. Weaver.
42
Stephen A. Douglas 198
John C. Breckinridge .. 29
John Bell. 1
Benjamin F. Butler.
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STATISTICAL.
The population of Brown Township was, by the census of 1880, 1,322. In 1885 the number of aeres of land assessed was 15,966.75; value of same, $378,680; valne of improvements, $32,030; per- sonal property, $$6,507; total value of taxables, $497,217; number of polls, 180; number of dogs, 139; amount of State tax, $686.65; county tax, $1,497.64; township tax, $994.42; tuition tax, $442.76; special school tax, $840.56; road tax, $994.44; endowment tax, $24.86; bridge tax, $497.24; total tax levied, $7,102.54; delinquent tax, $450.32.
BIOGRAPHICAL.
Alexander H. Arbuckle, one of the prominent and successful farmers and stock-raisers of Brown Township, was born July 14, 1836. In the spring of 1357 his parents, John M. and Elizabeth Arbuckle, settled in Brown Township on the farm now owned by our subject, where the father died. Eight of their family of eleven children are living-John W., Nancy, William R., Washington M., Melvina H., Matthew H., Esther
186S-Horatio Seymour.
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Ulysses S. Grant. 75
Zachary Taylor. 105
Ulysses S. Grant.
50
1876-Samuel J. Tilden.
153 109
Rutherford B. Hayes. . .
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Peter Cooper.
40
1880 -Winfield S. Hancock. 180 113
1884-Grover Cleveland.
199 142
James G. Blaine
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and Alexander H. The deceased are-Martha, Franklin and Fran- cis M. The latter was a soldier in the civil war, and served between two and three years, a member of the Fifty-first Indiana Infantry. Alexander H. Arbuckle received a fair education in his youtlı, and subsequently taught school a short time. Since com- ing to Hendricks County he has engaged in farming, and now owns the old homestead, which contains 307 acres of valnable land. He is a liberal, public-spirited man, and one of the most substan- tial and influential men of the township. He was married in March, 1859, to America Graham, who died in August, 1879. To them were born four children-Alvin, Ulysses G., Ellison and John F. (deceased). In January, 1881, Mr. Arbuckle married Rebecca Combs. They have one child-Mattie.
James Ballard was born in Scott County, Ky:, Feb. 26, 1815, a son of Beverly and Hannah Ballard. In 1834 he accompanied his parents to Marion County, Ind., and the following year to Hen- dricks County, locating in the eastern part of Lincoln Township. Of a large family of children, but five are living-James, George, Amanda, Grandison and John C. James Ballard was reared on a farm, receiving a common-school education, and after leaving school engaged in teaching a short time. In 1840 he settled on his present farm on section 6, Brown Township, where he owns 125 acres of valuable land. He is one of the leading agriculturists of the township, and a prominent and popular citizen. He has served as Trustee of Brown Township one year, Justice of the Peace five years, and several years as Assessor. Mr. Ballard was married Jan. 2, 1840, to Sarah Corbaley, daughter of Jeremiah and Jane Corbaley, of Marion County, Ind. To them have been born twelve children, nine of whom are living-Hannah, Emily A., Francis M., Melvina, Zerelda, Albert, Mollie, America, and Ettie S.
James P. Catterson, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Brown Township, is a native of Owen County, Ky., born March 20, 1827. In the fall of 1832 his parents, Jaines and Sarah Catter- son, moved to Marion County, Ind., and there he was reared to manhood. He was a soldier in the Mexican war, enlisting in May, 1847, and serving till July, 1848, and participated in many im- portant engagements. After the breaking ont of the Rebellion, he again enlisted in the defense of his country, in August, 1862, and was appointed Second Lieutenant of Company F, Seventy- ninth Indiana Infantry. He was afterward promoted to First Lieutenant and then to Captain of his company. He participated
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in the engagements at Perryville, Stone River, Mission Ridge, and others of minor importance. He was wounded in the right foot at Stone River, and was discharged in April, 1864. In 1865 he set- tled on the farm in Brown Township where he now lives. He has 100 acres of valuable land, all under a high state of cultivation. He is an influential man in the township, and has served two terms as Trustee. Mr. Catterson was married Nov. 11, 1852, to Emer- ine T. McKee, daughter of William and Jane McKee. To them have been born eleven children, seven of whom are living-Buena Z., James S., Louetta, Cora M., Sallie W., Emma F., and Indiana M. The deceased are-Alva R., Elzena, Minnie R. and Elizabeth J. Mr. Catterson is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Grand Army of the Republic. In politics he is a Greenbacker.
George Dickerson is a native of Muskingum County, Ohio, born March 7, 1833, a son of Jehu and Nancy Dickerson, natives of Delaware. His parents had a large family eleven of whom are living-Perry, Lewis, Elizabeth, George, Samnel, Lawson, John, Mary A., Jane, Margaret and Samantha. George Dickerson was reared in his native county. In his youth he learned the carpenter's trade, which he has followed in connection with farming. He came to Hendricks County in 1860 and located in Brown Town- ship where he owns fifty acres of well cultivated land on which he has a pleasant residence and good farm buildings. Mr. Dick- erson was married July 28, 1864, to Angeline Dickerson. To them have been born four children, but three of whom are living-Albert R., Effie A. and Fred. Charlie is deceased. In politics Mr. Dickerson is a Democrat. He takes an active inter- est in all public affairs, but has no aspirations for official honors. He was once elected Justice of the Peace but refused to serve. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
James G. Dickerson was born in Muskingum County, Ohio, April 21, 1827, a son of Burton and Sarah (Webb) Dickerson, his father a native of Delaware and his mother of Maryland. In 1837 his parents came to Hendricks County, Ind., and entered forty acres of land on section 17, Brown Township, which they made their home till death. Their family consisted of seven children, three of whom are living-James G., Angeline and Mary J. James G. Dickerson was ten years of age when his parents came to Hendricks County. His youth was spent in assisting his father clear a heavily timbered farm. He has always lived on the old homestead and in addition to the original forty
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acres entered by his father, owns 132 acres, making a fine farm of 172 acres. He is an enterprising, public-spirited citizen, and is one of the influential men of his township. He was married in October, 1850, to Sarah Snyder, of Marion County, who died in March, 18S1. Four of the seven children born to them are living -James T., Marinda S., Melvina A. and Sarah J. In October, 1882, Mr. Dickerson married Constant Starkey, daughter of David Starkey, of Marion County. He and his wife are members of the Christian church which he has served as Deacon and Elder. In politics he is a Democrat.
Joseph Funkhouser, deceased, was born in Virginia, Feb. 28, 1830, and died on the old homestead in Brown Township, Oct. 20, . 1876. His father, Martin Funkhouser, moved to Hendricks County, Ind., about 1846, and here he lived the remainder of his life. He was married Sept. 8, 1853, to Nancy E. King, a native of Kentucky, born Oct. 8, 1834, a daughter of William S. - and Parmelia King, who moved to Decatur County, Ind., when she was a child and later to Hendricks County. To Mr. and Mrs. Funkhouser were born seven children five of whom are living- Sarah J., Ellis M., Viola A., Lucinda G. and Martin O. Cosander and Wyatt C. are deceased. Mr. Funkhouser was an upright, honorable gentleman ; public-spirited and benevolent, he was a valuable citizen of the township and was esteemed by all who knew him. He was a prominent member of the Christian church. Mrs. Funkhouser resides on the homestead in Brown Township, which contains eighty acres of choice land all under cultivation. She is also a member of the Christian church.
Milton Hendricks is a native of Jefferson County, Ind., born June 13, 1831, ason of John and Linda M. (Buchanan) Hendricks. When he was three years old his parents moved to Hendricks County and located in Liberty Township, where they lived till their death. His father entered forty acres of wild land, which was the nucleus of the liome in the new county. Five of a large family of children are living-Sarah A., Milton, Catherine, Harriet aud Ros- ana. Milton Hendricks was reared on a pioneer farm, receiving but a limited education. After leaving home he engaged in farm- ing for himself, till the breaking out of the Rebellion. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry, and par- ticipated in many important battles and skirmishes. He was wounded in his left ankle joint, and was obliged to have his foot amputated. He was honorably discharged in February, 1863, and
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after his return home again engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 107 acres, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He is a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of the county and has been elected to different positions of trust and responsibility. Mr. Hendricks was married March 14, 1858, to Mary E. Sparks, daughter of Galen and Lydia Sparks, early settlers of Hendricks County. To them have been born eight children, six of whom are living-Cora A., Myra J., Orestes H., Vada B., Lora M. and Erie G. Mary and Charles T. are de- ceased.
William J. Herring, deceased; was a native of Harrison County, Ky., born Jan. 20, 1824, a son of George and Elizabeth Herring. When he was a boy he accompanied his parents to Hendricks County, and here he grew to manhood. He was married Feb. 24, 1848, to Isabel Worrell, daughter of Richard and Jane Worrell, natives of Kentucky and early settlers of Hendricks County, where her mother died. Her father is now living in Kansas. To Mr. and Mrs. Herring were born four children-Richard, Mary A., Martha M. (deceased) and Elizabeth J. Mr. Herring was an hon- orable, upright Christian man, a member of the Missionary Bap- tist church. He was a liberal, public-spirited citizen and was loved and esteemed by all who knew him. He died April 3, 1876. His widow resides on the old homestead on section 34, Brown Town- ship, and is one of the most estimable and respected of Brown's citizens.
Joseph Holloway is a native of Surrey County, Va., a son of Will- iam and Winifred Holloway, and was born Sept. 10, 1811. In 1831 he accompanied his father to Marion County, Ind., but the same year his father went to Tennessee, where he remained five years and then came again to Indiana. Joseph entered 164 acres of Government land in Brown Township, Hendricks County, and went bravely to work to make a farm out of an uncultivated and heavily timbered tract of land. His industry and energy have won him success and he now has one of the best farms in the town- ship and has a pleasant home for his declining years. He was mar- ried in 1832 to Elizabeth Cool, daughter of William and Polly Cool, natives of Pennsylvania. To them have been born eight children-Mary E., Jolin W., Eliza A., Henry E., David W., Indi- ana, Willis G. and George W .; the latter is deceased. In politics Mr. Holloway is a Democrat. He is a member of Brownsburg Lodge, No. 241, F. & A. M.
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Joseph Lemar, one of the prominent and enterprising farmers of Brown Township, is a native of Delaware, born June 26, 1807, a son of Luke and Nancy Lemar. He was reared in his native State and when twenty-seven years of age accompanied his parents and brother and sister to Franklin County, Ohio, where he remained a year, when he moved to Preble County, and in 1853 came to Hendricks County, Ind., and settled on section 17, Brown Township, where he owns a fine farm of sixty acres all well im- proved. Mr. Lemar was married in Preble County, to Susan Morrow. Of the four children born to them but one, Creighton, is living. Martha J., Clark and. Frances A. are deceased. In politics Mr. Lemar is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
George W. Marvel is a native of Muskingum Connty, Ohio, born April 29, 1831, a son of Robert and Sarah Marvel, who came to Hendricks County, Indiana, in 1835, and entered eighty acres of wild land in Brown Township. Here he was reared on a pio- neer farin, receiving but a limited education. He is one of the prosperons citizens of Brown Township, and owns 155 acres of valuable land. , When a young man he learned the plasterer's trade, at which he has worked in connection with farming. Mr. Marvel was married in March, 1852, to Sarah Dickerson, and to them were born six children, but three of whom-Franklin P., Ottic M. and Rosa M .- are living. Margaret, Ettie and Clara are deceased. Mrs. Marvel died in May, 1875, and the following October Mr. Marvel married Lucinda Watson, of Vigo County, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Marvel are members of the Christian church.
John Marvel was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Feb. 10, 1837, a son of Robert and Sarah Marvel, early settlers of Brown Township. He was reared in his native county, receiving but a limited education, as his services were early required at home. He has always devoted his attention to agriculture, and is one of the representative successful farmers of the township. He owns a fine farm of eighty acres, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He was married in February, 1859, to Mary L. Wilson, and to them have been born eight children, but three of whom are living-Cana la, Evert and Annie.
James W. Phillips, one of the successful farmers of Brown Township, is a native of Jefferson County, Ind., born April 7, 1837, a son of Thomas and Susan Phillips. His father was a na- tive of North Carolina, and immigrated to Indiana with his parents
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in an early day. Of ten children born to his parents six are living -Newton E., James W., Alexander W., Melville, Milton A. and Susan. James W. Phillips was reared in his native county, and made it his home till the fall of 1865, when he moved to Hen- dricks County, and in 1867 settled on the farm where he now lives, on section 22, Brown Township. His farm contains 105 acres of fine land, and his improvements are large and comfortable and in good repair. Mr. Phillips is an energetic, industrious man, and is one of the prosperous farmers of Hendricks County. He was married July 4, 1861, to Lydia M. Gray, of Jennings County, Ind. To them have been born four children-Charles H., Clar- ence, Iva J. and Roy. In politics Mr. Phillips is a Republican.
Isaac H. Schenck, one of the prominent pioneers of Brown Township, is a native of Butler County, Ohio, born Dec. 27, 1815, a son of Samuel and Mary (Hoffman) Schenck. When he was thirteen years of age his parents moved to Marion County, Ind., where he grew to manhood. In 1841 he settled in the woods of Hendricks County, entering the sixty acres of land on section 16, Brown Township, which is now his valuable farm. He has been one of the enterprising, public-spirited men of the township, and has assisted materially in its development. He has served several years as Township Trustee, and as Justice of the Peace four years. Mr. Schenck was married April 22, 1841, to Nancy J. Harris, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Harris, of Marion County, Ind., formerly of Kentucky. To them have been born eleven children, eight of whom are living -- Rebecca A., Caroline, Levi H., Riley. James V., Nora C., Thomas J. and George. The de- ceased are-Mary E., Tilman H. and Ellen M. Mr. and Mrs. Schenck are members of the regul ir Baptist church.
Harvey Turpin, son of Robison and Rachel Turpin, was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Feb. 23, 1837. He remained at liome till manhood, and in August, 1862, enlisted in the Fifth Indiana Cavalry. He participated in many severe battles and skirmishes, among others Resaca and Rheatown. In July, 1864, he was capt- ured, and was confined in Andersonville Prison two months and thirteen days, and in Florence two months. He was exchanged at Charleston in December, 1864, a.id was given a furlough- home. He was discharged in April, 1865, and again took up the peaceful pursuit of agriculture. He is one of the substantial and enter- prising farmers of Brown Township. His homestead on section 15 contains 110 acres of choice land, and he also owns forty acres
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in Boone County and sixty in Hendricks County. He takes an active interest in all public affairs, and is a liberal supporter of any measure that promises benefit to his township. He was mar- ried Sept. 5, 1867, to Parmelia F. Smith, who was born May 28, 1840, a daughter of Aaron and Frances Smith, of Boone County. They have a family of six children-Rachel F., Mary E., Viola M., Flora E., Harrison E. and Homer E. Mrs. Turpin is a mem- ber of the Baptist chureli.
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CHAPTER XI.
CENTER TOWNSHIP.
DESCRIPTION .- EARLY SETTLEMENT .- TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS. - FIRST ELECTION .- POLITICAL .- POPULATION, PROPERTY AND TAXATION. -DANVILLE .- DESCRIPTION .- INCORPORATION .- TOWN OFFICERS. - BUSINESS DIRECTORY. - BANKS. -- PROFESSIONAL MEN. - CHURCHES. - SOCIETIES .- STATISTICAL .- BIOGRAPHICAL.
Center Township is rightly named, occupying a central position in the county. It contains about forty-six square miles in con- gressional townships 15 and 16 north, ranges 1 east and 1 west. It is bounded on the north by Union and Middle townships, on the east by Middle and Washington, on the south by Liberty and Clay, and on the west by Clay, Marion and Eel River. It is drained by the west fork of White Lick, some of its tributaries and Mill Creek. In its course across Center Township, the west fork has eroded a deep, narrow valley, which makes some rather abrupt bluffs along this stream, but otherwise the surface of the township is beautifully undulating throughout most of its extent, the north part being level. The natural drainage of Center is the best in the county, except Guilford, and in it is the highest elevation of land in the county. Its soil is better adapted to the eultivation of grass and small grain than to that of corn. Almost every square foot of land in this township is utilized for cultiva- tion or for pasture, and in the northwest part of it are some of the finest woodland pastures in the world.
The earliest settlement in this township was in 1823, but there were not over half a dozen families in the township until after the location of the county seat and the establishment of the town of Danville.
OFFICIAL.
We give the names of the incumbents of the most important township officers, with the years of their election. The list is as nearly complete as possible:
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Justices of the Peace: Samuel Wick, 1826 (resigned 1830); Lewis Mastin, 1829 (resigned 1830); John C. Julien, 1830; William A. Stephens, 1831; Job Osborn and Noah Harden, 1833; Larkin R. Campbell, 1834; Jolin Dunn, 1834; William A. Stephens, Job Os- born and Eldred Huff, 1836; Samuel Brenton, D. S. Carter, James Dugau and William Miller, 1837; Stephen C. Crawford, 1841; James Dugan and Samuel Melogue, 1842; Henry Miller, 1844; Edmund Clark, 1846; Samuel Melogue, James Dugan and James Christie, 1847; James Ward, 1848; John D. Burks, 1850; Jesse S. Woodard, 1851; Henry Miller, 1852; William Astley, Robert H. West and Job Osborn, 1854; Peter S. Kennedy, Jolin D. Burks and Benjamin F. Tout, 1855; R. H. Morehead, 1856; Enion Singer, William Howland, Salmon Hall and Leonard T. Maccoun, 1856; Allen P. Burks, 1857; George S. Rich and William Astley, 1858; Enion Singer, 1860; Julius A. Perkins, 1862; Enion Singer and Willis Tabert, 1864; F. M. Darnall, 1865; R. H. Morehead and William Henson, 1866; Samnel Craddick, 1867; E. C. Dibble, 1868; Linn Rammel and James T. Matlock, 1869; R. H. Morehead and Enoch Henry, 1870; Simon Rammel, 1872; R. H. Morehead and Enoch Henry, 1874; N. M. Taylor and Thomas Nichols, 1876; Simon Rammel, 1878; Thomas Nichols and James W. Hamrick, 1880; Asa Martin, 1882; Thomas Nichols, James W. Hamrick and Joseph S. Miller, 1884.
Constables: John Nichols and William Faught, 1831; James Parks, John Nichols and David Adams, 1832; Peter McRoberts, G. Hufford, Clark Davis and D. C. Adams, 1833; James Dugan, Joel Jelf, Gideon Hufford and Isaac Williams, 1834; William Hiton, George Darnell, William Hazelrig and Samuel Melogue, 1838; Zachariah R. Clark and. I. Stutsman, 1844; Zachariah R. Clark, James Donden, P. S. Dickens and George P. Ellis, 1845; Zacharialı R. Clark and S. L. Hawkins, 1846; Joseph MeCalmant, Boaz Williams, Samnel R. Pearson and Jonathan Irwin, 1847; J. L. Miller, Elijah Huff, James Stutsman and John C. Hagin, 1848; John Brown, Aaron Hart, Jesse Thompson aud Lewis Pearcy, 1850; Daniel D. Hambleton, Andrew W. Tout, John Glover and Jacob K. Moore, 1851; Daniel D. Hambleton, Charles Ficklin, Andrew W. Tout and Parks Brittain, 1852; Orrin B. Fenton, Hugh Miller, Edmund H. Straughan and Edwin S. Meek, 1853; John W. Hawkins, Daniel D. Hambleton, Elijah Huff and Andrew W. Tout, 1854; John Fancett, Andrew Tout, George H. Walker and Edward Smith, ; 1856; Leonard T. Maccoun, Simon Rammel and
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J. Russell, 1857; Isaac Ohaver, John Emmons and William W. Hays, 1858; Isaac Ohaver, James Stutsman and John Emmons, 1859; James Stutsman, William B. Keeney and James Stapp, 1860; David Doty, A. V. Bland and William E. Lee, 1861; Thomas Nichols, Jr., and John J. MeMullen, 1862; James Stuts- man, William Welshans and John J. MeMullen, 1863; Gazway Sullivan, B. P. Hyten and John J. McMullen, - 1864; Samuel Leffen, T. C. Workman and John Druin, 1865; Samuel Leffen, William H. Nichols and John Druin, 1866; Elisha Straughan, John Barton and Henry C. Tout, 1867; William Cross, Dr. Furnas and J. Ohaver, 1868; George Depew, 1869; John Whyte and Wesley Depew, 1870; Wesley Depew, Silas E. Cook and Andrew T. Tout, 1972; Jesse Cummins and Silas E. Cook, 1864; Jesse Cummins and J. B. Barton, 1876; John F. Crim and C. M. Baugh, 1878; Horace Colvin, Henry S. Curtis and Cyrus M. Baugh, 1880; Henry S. Curtis, William W. Comingore and Will- iam Barton, 1882; E. M. Straughan and E. C. Wills, 1384.
Trustees: Robinson C. Russell, 1857; Abram Bland, isss; Lawrence S. Shuler, 1859-'60; Squire Wade, 1861; James Nich- ols, 1862-'5; H. C. Perkins, 1866; Alfred' Welshans, 1867- '72; J. P. Dibble, 1874; John N. Shirley, 1876-'S; George W. Scearce, 1880; John Mesler, 1382; Joseph W. Beekman, 1884; George W. Scearce, 1885.
Clerks: H. C. Perkins, 1857; Nicholas T. Hadley, 1858 (office abolished).
Treasurer: James Christie, 1857-'S (office abolished).
Assessors: W. H. Nichols, 1870; Jesse Cummins, 1872; Amos Hook, 1874; E. M. MeCoun, 1876; William Hutchings, 1878; Samuel B. Ensminger, 1880; John B. Hale, 1882. .
FIRST ELECTION.
The oldest document in existence pertaining to Center Town- ship is believed to be the poll-book and tally sheet of the general election held Aug. 7, 1826, when the people voted for congressinan, senator, representative, sheriff and coroner. Altogether, sixty- six persons voted in Center Township at this election, indicating a population at that time of perLaps 200. We give below the names of the voters, as entered on the poll-book. Many names are spelled incorrectly, but we leave it to the reader to correct them mentally. The list is doubly valuable, as it includes all the first pioneers of the township:
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Francis Barbee, Thomas Hinten, Richard Chirty, Elijah Tomp- son, Dickison Tompson, James Tompson, Jeramiah Cutbirth, Thomas Nichols, William More, Juner, George More, Senor, Thomas Shelten, Jonathan Wyet, Nathaniel kirk, Thomas Irns [Irons], Ezekiel More, William Craf, George More, Junior, Moses Williams, William Moore, Sen., John Green, Samuel Gwin, John Briant, John Ristine, Martin Coopper, David Downs, Eli Twn- send, Samuel Herriman, Thomas Howel, Thomas J. Walker, John Hanner, Tomas B. Clark, David Adams, Robbert Coopper, Lemuel Hopkins, Joseph Dunn, George W. Pope, William Herren, Stephen Cook, Jesse Cook, Silas Briant, Abel Standly, Levy Kindman, Eli Moris, Job Osbern, Daniel Clark, William Pope, Buriah Dunn, Andy Clark, John Dunn, John Calor, James Downard, Presten Pennington, Nimrod Harrison, James Logan, John More, John Downs, James Williams, David Medlock, Stephen Annel, Thomas Walker, Jefferson Medlock, P. S. Dickens, David McDonald, Levy Jessup, George C. Brightman and Erasmus Niekles.
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