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Jacob Elliott was born in Randolph County, N. C., June 7, 1810, and died in New Castle, Ind., Sept. 1, 1869. When nineteen years of age he left the State of his nativity and came to Indiana without means of support other than that which a good constitution and industrious habits afford to a youthful adventurer in search of his fortune. He stopped for a short time in Wayne County and
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worked in Centreville, boarding at the house of William Elliott, then a prominent citizen of that county. He, in a few months, came to New Castle, where he afterward resided and became one of her most prominent citizens. He was by trade a carpenter, working at his trade when it suited him, and in turn being a mer- chant, farmer and trader. Whatever business he undertook he was uniformly successful. His success was owing to his integrity and strict moral deportment as well as to his industry. He was sev- eral times urged to run for office but with the exception of once- in 1844, when he was elected County Commissioner-always de- clined. He served in that position three years, but declined a re- election. For eight years previous to his death he was afflicted with a disease of the throat and for more than three years was un- able to speak above a whisper. He was confined to his bed four months, and life became a burden and he longed for the summons, that would relieve him from his sufferings. He was married three times-First to Miss Shively, who died in a few months, leaving an infant daughter, now the wife of Daniel Murphy; afterward to Miss Woodward, daughter of Asahel Woodward, who lived but a short time, and in the fall of 1839 to Julia Ann, daughter of James Peed, with whom he lived about thirty years.
Jesse A. Elliott is a native of Randolph County, N. C., born Feb. 20, 1837, a son of John H. Elliott. When nine years of age his parents moved to Davidson County, N. C., and he remained there till 1861, when he came to Henry County, Ind., locating in New Castle. He clerked in a store, and carried on a general store of his own thirteen years. He then rented land in Prairie Town- ship, and in 1880 bought his present farm, containing 187 acres of fine land. He was married in New Castle, to Eliza J., daughter of Clement and Huldah, Murphy, early pioneers of the county. They have five children, four sons and one daughter. Mr. Elliott's parents came to Henry County in 1866, and settled in Prairie Township, where his father died January, 1881. His mother is still living in Prairie Township. Her eleven children are all living.
Seth H. Elliott, contractor and builder, was born Feb. 18, 1830,d in North Carolina. At the age of three years he moved with his parents to Henry County, Ind., where he was reared on his father's farm. At the age of sixteen he began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he has followed through life, with the exception of two years spent in the grocery business. He was married in his
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twentieth year to Catherine, daughter of Wilson and Sarah Clift. They are the parents of two sons and two daughters. Soon after Benj B10181852 his marriage he began contracting and building, which he still Sveota 1215 1860 successfully follows, and is regarded as the leading contractor in New Castle. He employs quite a number of inen, and always keeps a large stock of well-seasoned lumber on hand. Mr. Elliott is a member of the Masonic Lodge of New Castle. His father, Obadiah Elliott, on coming to Henry County, first resided in Greensboro. He soon after moved to a farm one and a half miles distant, where he lived till his house was burned, after which he lived with a step-son till his death, which occurred about five months later. He died in December, 1881. His first wife died about 1845. Of the nine children born to them, all are living except Benjamin B., the oldest, who died at the age of twenty-two years. His second wife still survives him, and is living on the old farm with one of her sons-in-law.
Samuel Ferris, M. D., was born in Franklin County, Ind., March 13, 1822, a son of Fredrick and Susanna (Nichols) Ferris, natives of Connecticut, who came to Indiana in 1813, and settled on a farm, four miles northeast of Brookville, Ind. His father was born in Connecticut in 1780, and died of consumption, on the old home farm, in 1845, aged sixty-five. His mother was born in Connecticut in 1786, and died of consumption in 1831, aged forty- five years. The family consisted of twelve children: five-William K., Ann D., Susan E., John W., and Caroline, were born in Con- necticut; and seven-Catharine, James S., Mary, Samuel, Allison B. (now a practitioner of medicine in New Paris, Ohio), Isaiah, and a daughter not named, were born in Indiana. But three of the children are now living-Ann D. Snell, aged seventy-eight years; Samuel, aged sixty-two years, and Dr. Allison B., aged sixty years. Isaiah and the infant daughter died in early infancy. Our sub- ject remained at home till fifteen years of age, in the meantime attending subscription schools in the county and at Brookville. At the age of fifteen years he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Ziba Casterine, of Liberty, Ind., remaining with him as pupil and partner for seven years. When he began his medical studies he was entirely destitute of money, and made his first money by extracting teeth at 122 cents a tooth. When he commenced the practice of medicine he was in debt for boarding, clothing and tuition, $700. In 1845 he located in New Paris, Ohio, where he continued the practice of medicine till the fall of 1856, when he
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located in New Castle, Ind., where he has continued in active practice for twenty-eight years. During his forty-two years of active practice he has had the confidence and esteem of a large circle of friends and patrons, and enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his professional brethren. In 1850 he was a delegate from the Eaton (Ohio) Medical Society to the American Medical Association, at Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1863 he was a delegate from the Henry County (Ind.) Medical Society, to the American Medi- cal Association at Chicago, Ill. He has been a member of the Indiana State Medical Society for twenty-six years. In 1856 he assisted in organizing the first medical society of Henry County, Ind., and has been an active member of that society for twenty- eight years. In 1882 he was a member of the City Council, and served as Health Officer during that year, and in 1882 he was appointed one of the Examining Surgeons for Pensions, and still holds that position. Dr. Ferris was married March 13, 1845, to Margaret C., daughter of John and Sarah Lohr, of New Paris, Ohio. They have four children living-William E., Eliza M., Lewella and S. Edgar, all having arrived to the age of maturity. The Doctor and his wife have been members of the Methodist Episcopal church for forty years.
John W. Foutz is a native of New Castle, Ind., born Feb. 1, 1848, a son of Lewis and Elizabeth Foutz. He was reared and educated in his native city. After teaching one year he began the study of telegraphy, under the instruction of Joseph Kyle, and upon the completion of his course of study was employed by the Pan Handle Railroad two years. He then accepted a position on the Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad, where he remained six years. In 1876 he was appointed Manager of the Western Union Office in New Castle, a position he still holds. He was married in 1869 to Angeline, daughter of John and Rebecca Mullen, of New Castle. They have one daughter-Grace. Mr. and Mrs. Foutz are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has served as chorister some time, and is one of the most earnest workers for the promotion of good music in the city. He is a member of the Knights of Honor and Knights of Pythias, and for the past two years has been Secretary of the Building, Loan and Savings Association, New Castle.
George W. Goodwin, Sr., son of Wesley and Jane (Steward) Goodwin, was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, Sept. 28, 1824. His father was a native of New York, but in early life moved to Ports-
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mouth, where he was married. In the fall of 1828 he, with his family, moved to Henry County, Ind., where he resided till his death in 1860. His wife died in 1870. Of their three children, George W. is the only one living. He spent his early life on a farm, and when fourteen years of age entered his father's and brother's store as a clerk, continuing there, with the ex- ception of a short time spent on the farm, till he was twenty- one. He then carried on a stove and tin store in Cambridge City, Ind., two years, and in the fall of 1849 went to California, where he remained two years. The first year he was engaged in mining, and the second was in the dry-goods business. In 1853 he embarked in the general mercantile business in New Castle, Ind., which he followed four years. From 1860 till 1868 ` he packed pork in the winter and bought grain in the summer, and R at the same time carried on his farm of 800 acres. In 1868 he sold a part of his farm and engaged in the lumber business, run- ning a saw-mill and shipping walnut and other lumber to Eastern cities. Disposing of this he again engaged in farming and dealing in grain, and since 1881 has also been associated with his son, R. D. Goodwiu, in the clothing business, under the firm name of R. D. Goodwin & Co. Mr. Goodwin was married in 1853 to Maria L., daughter of Miles Murphey (deceased). They have had five sons and six daughters, of whom their fourth died at the age of eighteen Frances- Helen are artists years. Mr. Goodwin is an honorary member of the Masonic fra- ternity. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
James Goudy, farmer and stock-raiser, Henry Township, is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, born Sept. 19, 1828, a son of James H. and Sarah Goudy, who came from Kentucky and settled in Hamilton County, near Cincinnati, Ohio, in an early day. His parents came to Henry County in April, 1836, and settled in the woods in Liberty Township, three miles east of New Castle. His mother died when he was four years old leaving six children; four of them are now dead and two living. His father afterward married again. To the second marriage were born three children ; one was killed in the army, the other two are now living. James Goudy remained in Liberty Township till 1852, and then bought the farm of eighty acres where he now resides. His land is choice black loam and clay soil, and is all under cultivation. In 1851 he was married to Miranda Smith, daughter of Henry and Isabel Smith, of Henry County. They have had one son, Henry S. Goudy, who accidently shot himself while out hunting on his
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twentieth birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Goudy are members of the Christian church at Blue River.
Jacob M. Gough, blacksmith and carriage and wagon manufact- urer, New Castle, Ind., is a native of Muncie, Ind., born June 16, 18 38 1838, a son of William and Lydia Gough. They came to Henry County, Ind., in 1832, but afterward moved to Delaware County, where his mother died Dec. 16, 1880, and his father is still living. When nineteen years of age he began learning the blacksmith's trade of James Canaday. After completing his trade he worked as a journeyman till 1863, when he commenced business on his own account. In 1868 he began the manufacture of wagons and plows, making the Union Steel Plow, but since 1875 has given his attention to the manufacture of carriages and wagons. He also deals extensively in agricultural implements. His is the largest establishment of the kind in New Castle. His building is a two- story brick, 33 x 80 feet in size. Mr. Gough was married May 12, 1864, to Annie M., daughter of Nathan and Nancy Canaday, of Prairie Township, Henry County. They have had four children ; but three are living-Eva, Roy L. and Archie C. Mr. Gough is a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 59, I. O. O. F. He has served on the City Council three terms.
Thomas W. Gough, of the firm of Gough & Hernley, blacksmiths, New Castle, Ind., is a native of Delaware County, Ind., born July 25, 1844, a son of William L. and Lydia (Morica) Gough, natives of Virginia. His parents came to Indiana in 1832, and lived two years in Henry County; then moved to Delaware County. Our subject was reared in Delaware County, and about 1865 came to New Castle to learn the trade of a blacksmith. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion in 1861, in Company K, Nineteenth Indiana In- fantry. At the second battle of Bull Run he was wounded by a musket ball and lay in the hospital nine months. He was mustered out June 9, 1863, and returned home, but was unable to work for three years, and in the mean time attended school at Muncie. In the fall of 1868 he opened a shop in company with his brother, and has, since then, worked at his trade. He was married in 1869 to Lavina, daughter of Jacob Brenneman. They have two children. T. W. Gough is a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 59, I. O. O. F .; Crescens Lodge, K. of P., New Castle, and the Knights of Honor and Grand Army of the Republic. He has served several terms as a member of the City Council.
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William D. Graham, farmer, is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth Graham, his father a native of England and his mother of New York. His father was by trade a coverlet weaver, and worked at his trade several years in New Castle. Later in life he bought a farm a mile west of New Castle. Selling this he again moved to New Castle, but afterward bought a farm north of town, where he died. His wife died in August, 1881. They had a family of four chil- dren, three of whom are living-Thomas; Lucy, wife of James Clark, of Dixon, Ill., and William D. After attaining his majority Mr. Graham turned his attention to agriculture and stock-raising, and now owns a good farm in Blue River Township. He lives in New Castle, where he owns a fine two-story residence. He was married in 1875 to Matilda, daughter of John Bouslog. They have one son-Walter L.
Thomas W. Gronendyke, M. D., was born in Delaware County, Ind., Oct. 2, 1839, the son of Thomas H. and Nancy, Gron- endyke, his father a native of New Jersey, and his mother of Tennessee. His parents came to Indiana about the year 1818, > when they were both quite young. During the winters of 1859- '60-'61 Dr. Gronendyke taught in the public schools of his neigh- borhood in Delaware County. In March, 1861, he commenced the study of medicine with Dr. William R. Swain, of Delaware County, Ind., and continued with him for one year; then engaged with Dr. J. Weeks, of Mechanicsburg, Henry County, Ind .; studied with him until July, 1862, when he enlisted as a private in Company H, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry; served eight months, when he was discharged on account of physical dis- ability. On his return home he resumed the study of medicine with Dr. Weeks. In August, 1863, he married Miss Jennie. Swain, daughter of Dr. William R. Swain, his former preceptor. By this union there has been one child, a son, O. J. Gronendyke, who is now taking a course of instruction in the Ohio Medical College, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Gronendyke completed his medical course in the Physio-Medical College, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and commenced the practice of his profession in Randolph County, Ind. After one year's practice he became dissatisfied with the Physio-Medical System of practice and adopted the regular practice, where he has since continued. After practicing three years in Randolph County, he removed to Mt. Summit, Henry County; continued there eight years; located in New Castle in November, 1879. He is a member of the State and county
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medical societies, a member of the Board of Town Trustees, and secretary of the County Board of Health; also a member of the Masonic, Knights of Pythias, Knights of Honor and Grand Army of the Republic organizations.
Alvis Haguewood is a native of Chatham County, N. C., born May 3, 1823, a son of William and Cynthia Haguewood, who came to Henry County, Ind., about 1827, and settled on what is now known as the Asahel Woodward farm; afterward entered forty acres from the Government, where they lived the rest of their lives, the mother dying in 1855, and the father in 1856. Four of ten children are now living. Alvis was early thrown on his own resources on account of his father's limited means, and worked two years at $7 a month, giving the money to his father to help pay the mortgage on the farm. He was married in 1844 to Margaret McDonald, a native of Kentucky, and settled on the Eli Murphy farm, remain- ing there eight years. He then bought eighty acres of land, and has since added to it till he now owns 178 acres of valuable land lying on the Hillsborough pike, with fine improvements. Mr. and Mrs. Haguewood have five children-Mary C., wife of Albert Linsey; Sarah J., wife of John Wilkinson; Amanda; Maggie, wife of Elijah Councillor, and Ada. Politically Mr. Haguewood is a Republican. He has served seven years as Superintendent of the poor farm. He is a member of the Fidelity Lodge, No. 59, I. O. O. F.
Jesse N. Hall, Justice of the Peace, New Castle, Ind., was born in Spiceland Township, Henry Co., Ind., Nov. 26, 1836, the youngest son of Curtis and Mary (Johnson) Hall, natives of North Carolina, his father born in 1801 and his mother in 1800. His parents were married in their native State, and soon after, in 1824, moved to Henry County, Ind., and settled in Spiceland Township, where they entered forty acres of land from the Govern- ment, to which they added from time to time until they owned a good farm of 120 acres, where the father died in 1861 and the mother in 1862. Of their ten children but five are living. Jesse N. received a good education, and when twenty years of age he began teaching school, a vocation he followed till 1883. Hle worked at the carpenter's trade in the summer a number of years. In 1880 he was elected Justice of the Peace of Spiceland Town- ship, but resigned at the end of his third year and moved to New Castle. In the spring of 1884 he was elected to the same office in Henry Township, and assumed its duties May 1. He was
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appointed Deputy Assessor of Henry Township in April, 1884. May 4, 1861, Mr. Hall was married to Rachel P., daughter of William Harter. They have three children. He is a chosen mem- ber of the Dunreith Lodge, I. O. O. F., and has been a member of the Grand Lodge ten years.
Charles Boon Harvey is a native of Henry County, born in see p+6 Spiceland, March 13, 1846, the eldest son of Henry B. and Rebecca (Boon) Harvey. His father was born in Lancaster
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1893 County, Pa., May 26, 1817, and came to Henry County, Ind., in 1841, and in 1844 married Rebecca, daughter of Driver Boon, He died Aug. 26, 1879, of paralysis. His wife died in 19 their seven children, five are living. Our subject has fol- lowed farming principally through life. After his marriage he settled on what was known as the Daniel Hudson farm on section 18, which contains eighty-eight acres of choice land well adapted "to fruit and small grains. He also owns sixty-five acres of his father's homestead, adjoining his farm on the south. He was
married, in 1871, to Martha, danghter of Peter Shaffer. They
have two children-Lillian M. and Edna R. Ethel.
Daniel Harvey, Marshal of New Castle, Ind., is a native of Henry County, Ind., born three miles north of New Castle, Dec. 14, 1824, a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Harvey, natives of
Randolph County, N. C. His parents came to Indiana when young and were married in Richmond. Soon after his marriage Benjamin Harvey entered 160 acres of land on Nolan's Fork, but in 1821 moved to Henry County and settled on Blue River, where he owned a tract of 900 acres. He dealt extensively in hogs, driving them on foot to Cincinnati. He died in 1877, aged ninety- two years. His wife died in 1876, aged eighty-two years. They had a family of ten children; nine grew to maturity, and seven are living. Daniel is their fifth child. In 1849 he went to Cali- fornia via Panama, and remained thirteen months. In the fall of 1850 he returned to Indiana, and Nov. 22, 1851, married Malinda, daughter of William Milliken. He then engaged in farming till 1875, when he moved to New Castle. In May, 1883, he was elected Marshal of the city. He has served as Superintendent of the poor farm for years. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey have had four daugh- ters; one died at the age of twenty-three years, two are married and one is at home. Mr. Harvey is a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 59, I. O. O. F.
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Mahlon D. Harvey is a native of Henry County, Ind., born Dec. 19, 1836, a son of Jacob and Alice Harvey. 11812- 1901 1810-1891 COONS His father was born in Wayne County, Ind., in 1810, and was married to Alice Koons, daughter of George Koonsm They are living in Tipton County, Ind. They had a family of fourteen children, nine boys and five girls, seven of whom are living. Mahlon D. is the only one liv- ing in Henry County. He has a beautiful farm of eighty acres three miles north of New Castle. His residence is situated on a beautiful site of land commanding a view of the surrounding coun- try. He pays especial attention to raising fine cattle and hogs. Mr. Harvey was Superintendent of the county poor farm ten years. In 1862 he enlisted in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, and served three years; was mustered out in August, 1865. He participated in the battles of Richmond, Vicksburg, Arkansas Post and many others. He was married in 1859 to Amelia J., daughter of Aleck and Elizabeth Williams. They have three chil- dren-Theodosia, Vickie, and Edward L. Mrs. Harvey is a mem- ber of the Christian church. He is a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 59, I. O. O. F.
James T. J. Hazelrigg, Recorder of Henry County, Ind., was born in Bath County, Ky., April 1, 1839. When he was nine years of age his parents moved to Nicholas County, Ky., where he was reared and educated. In the fall of 1859 he came to Indiana and spent a year in Boone County; then returned to Nicholas County, Ky., and enlisted as a private in the Fourth Kentucky Infantry, U. S. A., commanded by General S. S. Fry, and served till August, 1865. He participated in the battles at Mills Springs, Mission Ridge, Chickamauga, and at Jonesboro; was taken prisoner and confined in Andersonville prison six months. He suffered untold tortures, from the effects of which he has never fully recovered. He was mustered out at Macon, Ga., and soon after his return home, came again to Indiana and lived in Boone County till 1872, when he removed to New Lisbon, Henry County. remaining there till 1880, when he came to New Castle to assume the duties of County Recorder. He was Postmaster of New Lis- bon seven years, and also served as Assessor of Dudley Township. He was married in 1866 to Elizabeth E. Thompson, of Bath County, Ky. They have one child-M. Jessie.
Charles S. Hernly, of the firm Hernly & Brown, attorneys at law, New Castle, Ind., was born Sept. 23, 1856, a son of Henry and Mary Hernly. His parents came to Henry County in 1854. His
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father was a miller, and purchased the Blue River Flouring Mills, which he carried on till his death, Nov. 29, 1872. His mother is a resident of New Castle. They had a family of five children, and Mr. Hernly had three children by a former marriage. Charles S. Hernly attended the schools of New Castle and Spiceland. When nineteen years of age he began teaching, and taught three years, reading law during the summer in the office of R. L. Polk, till the latter's election to the office of Circuit Judge. He com- pleted his studies in the office of James Brown, and was admitted to the bar in 1879. He formed a partnership with Samuel H. Brown, and their practice has been steadily increasing. He has served four years as Clerk of the Board of Trustees of New Castle. He was married in 1880 to Lizzie, daughter of Hiram Thorn burgh. They have one son. Mr. Hernly is a member of the Knights of Pythias and I. O. R. fraternities.
Henry L. Hernly is a native of Wayne County, Ind., born Jan. 24, 1849, a son of Henry and Maria (Rieman) Hernly, natives of Pennsylvania, who in early life came to Indiana, and were here married. In 1855 they moved to Henry County, and Henry Hernly, Sr., bought what was known as the Blue River Mills which he ran till his death in 1872. Henry L. worked with his father till the latter's death, and then ran the mills alone till 1882, when he sold them, and in the spring of that year came to New Castle and built the brick livery stable where he is now doing business. It is a two-story brick building, 40 x 132 feet in size, measuring from street to street, and will accommodate 100 horses. He keeps a large and select supply of buggies and carriages with which to accommodate the trade. He is also connected with the repair and blacksmith shop in the same building. He is a stock- holder in the New Castle Furniture Company. Mr. Hernly was married in 1871 to Henrietta Brenneman, of New Castle. They have two children-Maggie M. and Daniel W. He is a member of Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor fraternities.
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