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Hill has been twice married-first to Rebecca Hornaday, dangh- ter of Lewis and Rebecca Hornaday. To them were born ser- en children, five of whom are living-Oliver W., John C., Daniel F .. Mary J. and Eliza Z. The deceased are Samira A. and William W. Mrs. Hill died and Mr. Hill married Mrs. Catherine (Hambleton) Clark, widow of Edmund Clark. In politics Mr. Hill is a Republican.
Daniel F. Holtsclaw, son of John and Ann Holtsclaw, is a na tive of Hendricks County, Ind., born Nov. 4, 1843. He was reared to manhood in his native county, and April 17, 1862, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary J. West, a daughter of William and Sarah West, of this county, the former deceased. They have a family of five children, whose names are -- William C., Edward G., Lloyd C., Charles O. and Newton F. Mr. Holts- claw is the owner of a fine farm of about ninety-two acres all in a good state of cultivation. He belongs to the Odd Fellows' Lodge at Pittsboro, Ind. He is a member of the Christian church. In politics he is a Republican.
Marshall Holtsclaw, a prominent farmer of Middle Township, was born in Pulaski County, Ky., Oct. 25, 1832, a son of John and Annie Holtselaw. In 1834 his parents moved to Montgomery County, Ind., and thence in 1835 to Hendricks County, and set- tled near where our subjeet now lives. His father was married twice. By the first wife were born three children-Lonis, John, and Franeis J., and by the second, seven, five of whom are liv- ing-Marshall, Green L., Daniel F., Surelda, and Mary A. Mar- shall was reared and educated in Hendricks County, remaining with his parents till manhood. He is one of the successful agri- culturists of the township, owning a good farm of 135 acres. He was married in August, 1854, to Elizabeth H. Stevens, of Parke County, Ind., and to them was born one child-Annie E. Mrs. Holtselaw died July, 1857, and July 25, 1866, Mr. Holtsclaw mar- ried Sallie A., daughter of William West. Three children have been born to them, but two of whom are living-Ora V. and Effie M. In April, 1861, Mr. Holtselaw enlisted in Company A, Seventh Indiana Infantry, in the three-months service, and en- gaged in the battles of Philippi, Laurel Hill, and Carrick's Ford, W. Va. In February, 1862, he enlisted in Company A, Fifty- third Infantry, and participated in many of the important engage- ments of the war, among others the siege of Corinth and Vieks- burg, and was wounded at Hatchie River. He was discharged in
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February, 1864, and re-enlisted in the same company and regi- ment and participated in the Atlanta campaign. At Kenesaw Mountain he was wounded and was in the hospital at Rome, Ga., eight weeks. He joined his regiment and with them marched to the sea, and participated in the siege of Savannah and battle of Bentonville, N. C .; was present at the surrender of General John- . ston; was commissioned Second Lieutenant for good and faithful service; received his final discharge at Louisville, Ky., in July, 1865. In politics Mr. Holtsclaw is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Amos Hoak, farmer and stock-raiser, Middle Township, was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Dec. 3, 1831, a son of Martin and Eliz- abeth Hoak, natives of Pennsylvania. He is the third of a family of eight children-Daniel, Henry, Amos, Hannah, Martha, Jona- than, Joseph and Isaac. He was reared on a farm in his native State, and in 1854 immigrated to Montgomery County, Ohio, . where he engaged in the nursery business six years. In 1860 he came to IIendricks County, Ind., and settled on a farm in Middle Township, where he now has 100 acres of improved land. In 1875 he formed a partnership with his brother Henry in the mercantile business at Pittsboro, the firm name being H. & A. Hoak. They continued in business till the fall of ISS0, when they sold out to Oliver W. Hill. Mr. Hoak has served his township as Assessor four years. He is one of the successful and enterprising business men of the township, lending his influence to all worthy projects. He was married Dec. 24, 1861, to Margaret J. (McLeod) Hale, daughter of William McLeod. They have had four children-Ida M., Nettie, Harry and William, deceased. Mr. Hoak has been a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows" orders for several years.
E'nos C. Hornaday is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Oct. 20, 1839, a son of Simon and Eliza Hornaday. Simon Hornaday was a native of North Carolina, and when about eight- een years of age immigrated to Warren County, Ohio, and thence, a short time later, to Hendricks County, Ind., and entered forty acres of land in Liberty Township. He was one of the first set- tlers, and became one of the prominent citizens of the county. He served as Commissioner of Hendricks County six years. He was twice married; first, to Eliza Syntmeyer, by whom he had five children, three of whom are living-Enos C., Edom M. and Eliza- betli. His second wife was Martha Polk, and to them were born three children-Elvira, Samantha and Eva. Mr. Hornaday died
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in March, 1880. Enos C. Hornaday was reared in Hendricks County. His early education was obtained in the common schools, and later in the Wabash College, at Crawfordsville, Ind. While at Crawfordsville the Rebellion broke out and the call was issued for volunteers for the three-months service, and in April, 1861, he enlisted in Company I, Eleventh Indiana Infantry. At the expi- ration of the three months he re-enlisted in the same company for three years. He participated in many hard-fought battles, among them Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Champion Hills and Jack- son. His regiment was first assigned to the Army of the Tennes- ยท see, and later was transferred to the Army of the Gulf, and finally to Sheridan's command, in the Shenandoah Valley, where he was discharged in Angust, 1864. He returned home and again assumed the responsibilities of a civilian. He has been prominently iden- tified with the interests of the county, and in 1880 was elected County Treasurer, assuming the duties of his office in September, 1881. He performed the duties of his office faithfully and effi- ciently two years, his residence during this time being in Danville. His home in Middle Township is pleasantly located, the farm con- taining seventy-three acres of cultivated land. Mr. Hornaday was married Feb. 13, 1879, to Viola C. Dillon, of Boone County. They have two children-Herbert P., bora June 17, 1880, and Erie E., born June 9, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Hornaday are members of the Christian church.
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John A. Hufford, one of the successful agriculturists of Middle Township, is a native of Hendricks County, born in January, 1834, a son of Joel and Louisa J. Hufford, who settled in this county in 1832. He is the second of six children, but two of whom beside himself are living-Gideon F. and David J. Adaline, William N., and Amanda J. are deceased. John A. was reared on a farm, receiving a practical education in the common schools. He has been successful in his pursuits and now owns a good farm of 1573 acres. He was married Oct. 25, 1855, to Julia A. Parker, daughter of William O. Parker. To them were born three chil- dren-William J., Charles, and Mary J. (deceased). Mrs. Hufford died and Mr. Hufford subsequently married, in April, 1882, Mary Gentry, daughter of Harvey Gentry. He is a member of the Bap- tist and his wife of the Christian ehnreh.
John W. Hughes is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Sept. 8, 1845, a son of Henry and Margaret Hughes, early settlers of Middle Township, and here the father died in 1866. He was
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reared and educated in his native county, and since reaching man- hood has given his attention to agriculture. He owns a good farm of sixty-six acres, his home being one of the pleasantest in the township. He was married Nov. 10, 1869, to Susan C. Blair, a native of Hendricks County, born May 23, 1852, daughter of James A. and Amenia Blair. Four children have been born to them-Harry E., Muratt W., Iva M., and one deceased.
Luther W. Job was born in Putnam County, Ind., Jan. 24, 1836, a son of William and Mary Job. His parents were natives of North Carolina, and among the early settlers of Putnam County. They moved to Danville, Center Township, in 1860, where they lived until 1879, then moved to Nebraska where the father died in September, 1880. The mother died July 28, 1885. They had a family of fourteen children, seven of whom are living-Perlina P., Lnther W., Noah W., Alfred P., Isaiah S., Nancy E. and James P. Three sons were soldiers in the war of the Rebellion. Noah W. was a member of Company B, Seventh Indiana Infantry, and after serving two years and eight inonthis was captured and incar- eerated in Libby and Andersonville prisons seven months. He was wounded twice, in the hip and in the forehead. Alfred P. served twelve months in the Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, and La- fayette (now deceased) served one year in Company B, Tenth Indiana Infantry. Luther W. Job was reared a farmer, and has always given his attention to agriculture. In 1859 he settled in the eastern part of Middle Township, where he now owns ninety- five acres of valuable land, well improved. He was married Sept. 23, 1858, to Martha E. Junken, born Oet. 17, 1839, daughter of Noble and Jane Junken. They have two children-Mollie, now Mrs. J. B. Hale, born Sept. 3, 1839, and. Eva, born March S, 1873. Mr. Job is a member of Pittsboro Lodge, No. 342, I. O. O. F. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs. Job's parents were natives of Virginia, and among the early settlers of Wayne County. In 1839 they moved to Hen- dricks County, and settled in Middle Township, where the father died Sept. 13, 1875. They reared a family of four children, of whom three are living-Moses H., Martha E. and John F.
William A. Jones, one of the earliest settlers of Middle Town- ship, is a native of Kentucky, born May 31, 1812, a son of Allen and Elizabeth (Campbell) Jones. His parents came to Hendricks County in 1827, and here he grew to manhood. On attaining his majority he entered forty acres of wild land, which he improved
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and to which he has added till he now has a fine farm of 200 aeres. He was married May 2, 1833, to Hannah E. Bray, and to them were born eight children, five of whom are living-Richard B., Allen E., Thomas B., William S. and Hannah. Mary, Elizabeth and Rhoda are deceased. His wife died in September, 1876, and in September, 1878, he married Mary A. Wright, of Virginia. In polities Mr. Jones is a Democrat. He and his wife are meni- bers of the Baptist chnrel.
John A. Jordan, son of George W. and Tabitha Jordan, is a native of Hendricks County, born Nov. 3, 1843. He is the young- est of five children, but four of whom are living, the others being William T., Susan A. and Mary A. He was reared on his father's farm, remaining at home until after the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion, when, in Angust, 1862, he enlisted in defense of the Union and was assigned to Company H, Ninety-ninth Indiana Infantry. He participated in the battes at Vieksburg, Chatta- nooga, Knoxville, Dalton, Resaca, the Atlanta campaign and mareli to the sea, serving till June, 1865. After his discharge he re- turned to his native county, and turned his attention to agriculture, at which he has prospered and now owns 105 acres of valuable land in the northern part of Middle Township. He was married Jan. 9, 1870, to Amelia M. Dillon, of Boone County, Ind., and to them have been born four children, three of whom are living- Vietta J., born Sept. 21, 1871; Ida B., May 16, 1873, and Carrie E., Sept. 22, 1875. Mr. Jordan has served as Justice of the Peace four years. He is an active member of the Christian church and has been an Elder several years.
Henry T. Kirk was born in Harrison County, Ohio, June 11, 1842, a son of Vochiel and Susannah Kirk. In 1843 his parents moved to Noble County, Ohio, and thence, in 1855, to Hendricks County, Ind., and settled in Brownsburg, where his father died in 1SSO and his mother in 1883. To them were born nine ehildren, bnt five of whom are living-Isaac, William, Van Buren, Sarah J. and Henry T. Our subjeet was reared a farmer, remaining at home till his enlistment, in October, 1861, in the defense of the Union. He was assigned to Company A, Fifty-first Indiana In- fantry, Fourth Corps, Anny of the Cumberland, and participated in the battles at Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Murfreesboro, Gallatin, Day's Gap, Crooked Creek, Cedar Mountain, Perryville, Franklin, Nashville, Overton Hills, Columbia and others of minor importance. He was discharged in January, 1864, and immediately 45
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re-enlisted and served till December, 1865. He was married Oct. 14, 1865, to Mary Potts, daughter of Thomas and Mahala Potts, early settlers of Hendricks County. They have had eight children, but four of whom are living-William T., Franklin T., Mary R. and George H. Maud, Eva M., Lou and Harry M. are deceased. Mr. Kirk has a pleasant home in Middle Township, his farm containing eighty acres of well-improved land. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
Francis Martin is a native of Kentucky, born Jan. 7, 1832, a son of Williamson and Nancy Martin. He was reared in his native State, and there received a fair education. About 1851 he came to Hendricks County, Ind., and was employed in saw and grist mills till the breaking out of the civil war. In April, 1861, he enlisted in the Eleventh Indiana Infantry for three months, and in August re-enlisted. He participated in the battles of Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, siege of Vicks- burg and others of minor importance. He was discharged in the fall of 1864 and returned to Hendricks County. He then followed milling in Clayton, Monrovia and Mooresville till 1873, when he located in Middle Township, where he has since followed agricult- ural pursuits, and now owns a good farm of eighty acres. Mr." Martin was married Dec. 24. 1873, to Nancy J. Prather, daughter of Wesley A. and Arthusa W. Prather. They have two children -Daisy and Grant. Mr. Martin's political affiliations are with the Republican party.
Dudley H. Purker was born in Hendricks County, Ind., March 16, 1844, a son of James M. and Maria Parker, natives of Ken- tueky. In 1834 his parents moved to Jefferson County, Ind., and thence in 1835 to Hendricks County, where the father died in November, 1882, and the mother in July, 1SS4. But two of their five children are living-Sallie F. and Dudley H. They were prominent members of the Christian church. Dudley H. Parker was reared in his native township, receiving his early education in the district schools. In the fall of 1859 he entered the Northwest- ern Christian University, at Indianapolis, an institution he attended till June, 1862, when he enlisted in Company A, Fifty- first Indiana Infantry. He participated in the siege of Nashville, battle of Dalton, and others of minor importance. In July, 1865, the Fourth Corps, of which the Fifty-first formed a part, was sent to Texas, where they remained till mustered out in January, 1866. Sept. 14, 1868, Mr. Parker was married to Maria A. Procter,
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danghter of William and Sallie Procter. To them have been born seven children, five of whom are living-Oscar $., Aggie, Nettie, Ettie and an infant unnamed. Mr. Parker remained in Hendricks County a year after his marriage and then moved to Johnson County, Kas., where for about three years he worked at the car- penter's trade. Thence to McPherson, Kas., and was associated with Wallace Gleason in the drug business eight months. In 1874 he returned to Hendricks County, where he now has a good farm of eighty acres. Mr. Parker is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
Ellis L. Parker was born in Middle Township, Hendricks Co., Ind., Feb. 10, 1819, a son of John L. and Nancy Parker. He received the rudiments of his education in the . district schools of his native township, and in the fall of 1865 entered the North- western Christian University (now Butler University), at Indianap- olis, where he remained a school year, and in 1867 returned to the same school. After leaving school he taught for a time and then turned his attention to agriculture, at which he has been success- .ful, and now owns a good farm of eighty acres. Mr. Parker was married Nov. 21, 1876, to Nancy Salmon, daughter of Robert Salmon, of Lincoln Township. To them have been born four children -- Bruce, Mary, Maude and Claude.
Henry R. Parker is a native of Hendricks County, born in Feb- ruary, 1836, a son of John L. and Nancy Parker, who settled in Middle Township in 1835, and here the father died in October, 1875. Six of a family of thirteen children are living-John C., Jane, Henry R., Sarah, Wesley and Ellis L. Henry R. Parker was reared and educated in his native township. He is one of the most intelligent and thrifty farmers of the township and has accumula- ted as a result of his industry and enterprise 200 acres of valuable land. He was married Dec. 25, 1860, to AMaline Carter, daughter of Harlan and Esther Carter. They have five children-John H., William C., Lurena, Richard and Namey E. Mr. and Mrs. Parker are members of the Christian church
William Putterson is a native of Monmonth County, N. J., born May 27, 1818, a son of William and Rebecca Patterson. In 1836 he accompanied his parents to Wayne County, Ind., and later to Hendricks County, locating in Brown Township, where they both died. Three of a funily of eiglat children are living- James, Catherine and William. William Patterson was reared a farmer, receiving but a limited education. In 1851 he came to Hendricks County and settled in Middle Township, where he has
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since lived. He has been industrious and frugal, and has accumul- lated a good property. His farm contains 160 acres of valuable land, and his improvements are among the best in the township. Mr. Patterson was married Oct. 4, 1851. to Amelia Lauhorn, daughter of Thomas Lanhorn, of Marion County, Ind. To them have been born eleven children, of whom seven are living-John W., Thomas J., Vinson, William H., Mary A., Rebecca and Dora E. In politics Mr. Patterson is a Democrat. He'and his wife are members of the Baptist church. -
Austin Pierson, one of the leading citizens of Middle Town- ship, was born June 12, 1826, in Shelby County, Ky. He was a son of William and Naney Pierson, who were natives of Virginia. From Kentucky they came to Hendrieks County, Ind., in 1834, locating in Marion Township, where the father died. He was County Commissioner of this county. They were the parents of ten children, eight of whom survive-Augustus, Thomas, John, William, Austin, Sarah, Elizabeth and Nancy. Our subject was reared to manhood in this county, receiving but a limited educa- tion, and was here married, March 6, 1851, to Miss Mary J. Smith, of Hendrieks County. They have had a family of twelve children. Those living are-James M., Mereen, George B., Joseph M., Robert E., Nancy E., Sarah, Mary and Aun E. Henry, Harvey and Oliver are deceased. Mr. Pierson settled where he now resides, in the fall of 1851. He has met with success in his agricultural pursuits and is the owner of 160 acres of land. He is at present serving his sec- ond term as Township Trustee.
William Ray was born in Randolph County, N. C., Feb. 14, 1822, a son of Presley and Dica Ray. He was reared on a farm in his native county, receiving a common-school education. After reaching manhood he came to HIendricks County, Ind., and was here married, in January, 1847, to Annie Osborn, daughter of Mathew and Jane Osborn, early settlers of Hendricks County. After his marriage he settled in Middle Township, on the farm where he lias since lived, which contains 1252 acres of well culti- vated land. He has been energetic and enterprising, and is one of the prosperous farmers of the township. To Mr. and Mrs. Ray have been born twelve children, seven of whom are living-Charles F., Dica J., Presley E., Elijah, Mathew C., Allison E. and William T. In politics Mr. Ray is a Republican.
Tetmaney M. Shoffner was born in Orange, now Alamance, County, N. C., Sept. 10, 1835, a son of Frederick and Susan (Davi-
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son) Shoffner. His father was twice married and had a family of nine children, of whom our subject is the only one living. He was reared in his native State and there married, in August, 1853, Mary Kivett. To them were born eight children, but six of whom are liv- ing-Joseph C., Robert P., William J., Eliza J., Sallie and Minnie: Mr. Shoffner was an uncompromising Union man during the war of the Rebellion, and was fearless in expressing his loyal sentiments, and in 1868 was chosen for two years a member of the North Caro- lina Legislature, representing the Twenty-sixth Senatorial District, and while there introduced the celebrated " Shoffner Bill " for the suppression of the " Ku Klux ", and in the face of much opposition finally secured its passage. Ilis sentiments naturally incurred the enmity of the " Klan " who several times laid their plans to kill him, but each time were unsuccessful in carrying them out. Deem- ing it unwise, on account of the feeling toward him, to remain in his native State, in 1870 he moved to Hendricks Conuty, Ind. Af- ter living in different parts of the county he finally located in the southern part of Middle Township, where he now has a fine farm of eighty acres. He has taken an active interest in the affairs of the county and State, and is one of Hendricks' most valued eitizens.
Alexander F. Smith was born in Henry County, Ky., Nov. 15, 1824, a son of James and Hannah Smith. In 1837 his parents came to Hendricks County, Ind., and settled in Center Township, where they both died. They had a family of eight children-Rob- ert, Sarah, Alexander F., George, James D., Susan, Elizabeth and William. Three, Robert, George and William, are deceased. William was First Lieutenant of Company A, Fifty-third Indiana Infantry, in the war of the Rebellion, and was killed at Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Smith grew to manhood in Center Township, and assisted his father in clearing and improving a frontier farm. In 1855 he moved to Middle Township, and located on the farm where he now lives. He owns 280 acres of choice land, and is one of the most enterprising and influential citizens of the township. He was mar- ried Sept. 28, 1848, to Naney Worrell, a native of Virginia, born Nov. 16, 1827, daughter of William and Patsey Worrell. To them was born one son, James M., born July, 1849. Mrs. Smith died Jan. 16, 1878. James M. was married Sept. 26, 1872, to Delilah Hollingsworth, who was born May 6, 1854, daughter of Samuel V. Hollingsworth, and has four children-Bernice A., born Feb. 6, 1875; Foster V., Mareh 14, 1878; Irwin P., Feb. 23, ISSO, and Charles P., April 9, 1884. He is the owner of 151 aeres of fine
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land, his residence being on the old homestead with his father.
Alfred Stanley, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Middle Township, is a native of Hendricks County, born March 31, 1836. His parents, Isaac and Mary Stanley, were natives of North Carolina, and settled near Stilesville, this county, in an carly day. Their family consisted of seven children, only two of whom, Alfred and Susan, are living. The deceased are-John, Moses, Calvin, Thomas and Rachel. Alfred Stanley is one of the successful and enterprising farmers of Middle Township. He has a fine farm of 260 acres, and his improvements are unsurpassed in the county. He was married Sept. 10, 1857, to Phobe Plasters, daughter of William and Mary Plasters, early settlers of this county. They have a family of five children-Tillman H., George W., Mary M., John M. and Franklin. Mr. Stanley has served as Assessor of Middle Township two years. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities.
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Lewis Thornbrugh was born Jan. 7, 1813, and is a native of Ohio. His parents were William and Ellzabeth Thornbrugh and were among the early settlers of Washington Township, Hendricks Co., Ind. Our subject was twice married, his first wife being Miss Annie Schengh. by whom he had five children-Mary E., Samuel, Angeline, Emiline and Mildred, the latter deceased. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Thornbrugh was married to Mrs. Fan- nie Nash, widow of Richard Nash, of Brown Township, this county. To this union were born two children-Albert and John. Mr. Thornbrugh is the owner of 120 acres of land. He is a member of the Regular Baptist elfurch.
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Calvin Warrick was born in Rush County, Ind., Oct. 19, 1840, a son of Edward H. and Ruth Warrick, his father a native of Delaware and his mother of Virginia. In 1845 his parents came to Hendricks County, Ind., and lived in Brown Township till 1856, then moved to Middle Township, near Pittsboro, where the father died in October, 1864. In 1880 the mother went to Nebraska where she still lives with one of her sons. They had a family of eight children-Samuel, Ann, Calvin, Amos, Esther E., Mary J., Hattie and Madora A. Calvin Warriek was reared in Hendricks . County, remaining with his parents till manhood. In September, 1861, he enlisted in Company B, Seventh Indiana Infantry. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the Potomac, and partici- pated in many of the most severe battles of the Eastern army, among thiem being Greenbriar, Edinburg, Winchester, Gettysburg,
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