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Samuel W. Gould, M. D., a resident physician of Argos, Ind., is a native of York township, Union county, Ohio, born June II, 1839. His parents, Daniel and Adeline (Wilkins) Gould, were natives of New York, from which state they emigrated to Ohio in 1835. They made their first settlement in Union county, Ohio, and then in Logan county, Ohio. They continued to reside in Ohio till about 1865, when they removed to Indiana, after living in Bourbon two years, settling at Argos, Marshall county, in 1867, and there continued to reside till in advanced ages, when death called them from earth, ending two long, useful and faithful lives, both dying in 1888. Both parents were past eighty years of age. Three sons were their children: Albert I., John H. and Samuel W. The former two became prominent lawyers, while the last, who is the subject of this biography, grew to manhood in his native state. At the early age of three years he was taught his first lessons in the acquisition of an education. He was placed in a private school, and for a period of ten years was given careful and excellent instruction in the rudiments of an English educa- tion. At the age of fourteen years he had gained a fair educa- tion, such as enabled him in successfully teaching a winter term of three months in the country schools. At this period the father was in straightened circumstances and was unable to aid his son in the completion of an education. Still the determined youth resolved to accomplish this object alone, and although it was a difficult obstacle to surmount, he, through perseverance, frugality
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and self-denial, accomplished his purpose, and at the age of sixteen years had finished an academical education, and imme- diately began the study of medicine in Ohio, under James S. Robb, M. D., as his preceptor. In 1858, at the age of nineteen, he graduated from the Medical college of Ohio, at Cincinnati, and in the same year located in Allen county and began his pro- fession as a practitioner. Mr. Gould continued to practice in Allen county till 1865, when he removed to Indiana, subsequently locating at Argos, where he has since gained a wide and extended practice. Being desirous of supplementing his professional abil- ity he accordingly entered the Rush Medical college of Chicago in 1869, where he graduated, and then returned to Argos and resumed his practice. Doctor Gould is considered one of the best read physicians of the state, and is a member of the State Medical society, and of the Marshall County Medical society and American, and is a regular and able contributor to leading medical journals, and is a terse and ready writer, possessed of good descriptive powers, and a rare faculty for holding and ad- vocating decided opinions. Moreover, he is possessed of marked eloquence and oratorical power, and in both conver- sation and from the rostrum he is entertaining, instructive and persuasive. Although born of ardent Presbyterian parents, and reared under the strict discipline of that church, he has become skeptical to that church faith, and is now a liberal agnostic; and his creed is, be just and do good; and freely concedes to others the right to enjoy and exercise their religious convictions. It was in January, of 1860, that Miss Callie Shafer, of Lima, Ohio, became his wife. She gave birth to two and buried two children, and in June, of 1864, her death occurred. In December, of 1867, Mr. Gould married for a second wife, Miss Sarah A. Smith, of St. Joseph, Mich., a lady of culture and attainments. The birth of one child, a son, Daniel W., has blessed the marriage. Mrs. Gould is an active member of the E. church. Mr. Gould is a member of the Masonic fraternity and is a K. T. In politics he is an aggressive republican. During the presidential campaign of 1856 he managed the West Liberty (Ohio) Banner, in the inter- est of the republican party and its presidential candidate, John C. Fremont, and throughout his entire political career Dr. Gould has continued an able and active republican. He is now in his fifty-second year, and is of strong physique and energy, and still quick of perception and prompt in decision. He is undoubtedly one of the self-made men whose success in life has been due to caution, energy, frugality, integrity, and earnest endeavors. These qualities have established a character above reproach, and gained the esteem and confidence of many. As a physician he holds a high rank, and, by his skill as a physician, he has gained more than a local reputation.
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Jones Grant, the subject of this biography, was born in Stark county, Ohio, January 29, 1843. He is a son of John Z. and Mary (Gaskill) Grant. The father, born in New Jersey, Novem- ber 24, 1813, was a son of Stacey and Hannah Grant, both natives of New Jersey, and of Scotch descent. Stacey and Hannah Grant were the parents of the following offspring: John Z., Stacey, William, Josiah, Aaron, Elizabeth and Mary. In an early day they settled in Stark county, Ohio, where they resided till called away in death. John Z. Grant was reared on a farm, and his life occupation was agriculture. His marriage was consummated in Stark county, Ohio, with Mary Gaskill, who was born in that county, dying in Iowa, November 8, 1855, aged forty-one years. The marriage was blessed by the birth of the following children: Martha, Mahala, Mercie, Jones, Nathan, Hannah and Rebecca. The parents resided in Ohio till 1852, when they removed to Indiana, and settled in Marshall county. Three years later they removed to and located in Iowa, where they both died. The father died August 12, 1859. In early life both became members of the Methodist Episcopal church, which they abandoned in 1843, because the church recognized the institution of slavery, and went to the Wesleyan Methodist church, of which they were members till death called them above. Jones Grant, the immediate subject of this sketch, was reared and educated on a farm. He lost his father when but sixteen years old, and at this early age was thrown upon his own resources. He began the struggle of life as a farm hand, working by the month. In the spring of 1860, he returned from Iowa to Indiana, and August 19, 1861, enlisted as a private in Company D, Ninth Indiana volunteer infantry. July 26, 1862, he was appointed corporal, a non-commissioned officer, of his regiment. He was discharged as corporal September 6, 1864, by reason of the ex- piration of the term of enlistment. He participated in twenty- three engagements, among which were the battles of Greenbrier, Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville, Stone River, Chickamauga and siege of Atlanta. At Chickamauga he received a severe wound below the left knee; and lay on the battle field seven days without sur- gical aid and without food. After his discharge from the service he returned to Marshall county, where he has since remained. March 9, 1865, he was united in marriage with Amanda J. Perry, daughter of James W. and Minerva (Young) Perry, the father a native of Ohio, and the mother of North Carolina. Mrs. Grant was born in Marion county, Ind., November 21, 1845, and is the mother of three children, namely: Estes M., Edwin J. and Evert F. Mr. Grant is a prosperous farmer of Walnut township; is a member of the G. A. R., Miles H. Tibbets post No. 260, of Plymouth, and belongs to the Bourbon lodge, No. 227 F. & A. M. He and wife are zealous members of the Methodist
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Episcopal church, of which church Mr. Grant has been an official member as class leader for over sixteen years. For several years he has been an active superintendent of the church Sabbath school.
Josiah B. Grimes was born in Miami county, Ind., July 31, 1846, and is a son of Harrison and Elizabeth (Bower) Grimes. The father was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, February 14, 1823, and now resides in Miami county, Ind., where, as a pioneer, he settled in an early day. He is a son of Jeremiah and Barbara (Harshburger) Grimes, natives of Maryland and Virginia, re- spectively, the former of Irish, the latter of Dutch, descent. Har- rison Grimes was their oldest son, and early in life became an orphan, and was thrown upon his own resources. In the spring of 1844, he visited Miami county, and secured a homestead, and then returned to his native county, and May 4, 1845, wedded Elizabeth Bower, who was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, of Dutch descent, February 8, 1826. Unto this marriage was born Josiah B., Hiram, deceased; Sarah D., George T., Albert, Mar- tha J., William and Charles Grimes. Josiah B. was reared and educated on a farm, and remained with his parents till past twenty-four years old, and then was married, October 5, 1871, to Ellen Seibert, daughter of Samuel H. and Sarah (See) Seibert, natives of Pennsylvania, and early settlers of Indiana. Mrs. Grimes was born in Miami county, Ind., November 17, 1851. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Grimes: Harvey, deceased; Emma L., Clary M. and Daisy V. Since the spring of 1876 Mr. and Mrs. Grimes have resided on their pres- ent homestead, in Walnut township, where Mr. Grimes owns a well improved farm consisting of 160 acres of land. He is a pro- gressive and successful farmer, and both he and wife are members of the Baptist church.
Henry J. Hanes was born in Delaware county, Ohio, June 11, 1842, and is a son of Huram and Betsie (Vaughn) Hanes. The father was born in Duchess county, N. Y., August 10, 1800, and died in Marshall county, Ind., July 5, 1868. He was a son of Sandford and Hannah (Gould) Hanes, to whom were born the following children: Huram, Samuel, Hiram, Lucy, Sophia and Rebecca. Upon Huram reaching manhood he left his native state and went into Pennsylvania, locating in Erie county, where he was married January 15, 1829, to Betsie Vaughn, a daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Morgan) Vaughn, natives of Canada, and the father and mother of eight children, namely: Henry, John, Joel, Daniel, Samuel, Nancy, Dimers, Hulda and Betsie. Betsie was born in Canada, June 8, 1810, and died in this county April 15, 1888. Unto her marriage with Huram Hanes there were born: Charles, Hannah, Sandford, Sallie, Henry J. and Phebie Hanes. The parents soon after marriage settled in Ohio,
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and in 1853 left that state and settled in Marshall county, Ind., where they continued until their deaths. He died a member of the Christian church, and she a member of the German Baptist church. Henry J. Hanes was reared on a farm and given a lim- ited education in the early country schools. Farming has been his life occupation; his father before him was a farmer, and a soldier in the war of 1812. Henry came to this county with his parents, and has since remained here. December 27, 1868, he was united in marriage with Eliza Jackson, daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Mitchell) Jackson, natives of Yorkshire, England, the father emigrating to America in 1858, becoming a citizen of Marshall county, Ind., in 1866. The mother died in England, and the father, his second wife and children were the emigrants. He was the progenitor of the following children: Anna, Eliza, Sallie, Dyson, Joseph, Elizabeth and Mary. Eliza was born in England, November 24, 1842. Her marriage with Mr. Hanes has given issue to the following offspring: Lizzie, Samuel and John. Mr. and Mrs. Hanes are members of the German Baptist church, and belong to the representative families of Walnut township.
Elias Hess, the subject of this sketch, was an early settler of Walnut township. His paternal grandfather, Moses Hess, was born in Germany, and became an orphan early in life. To free himself from the bondage and the military law of Germany, he emigrated to America at the age of fourteen years, working pas- senger on board of ship, and was landed at New York city. Eventually he drifted to Ohio, married and settled on a farm. He became the progenitor of the following offspring: Bolser, Moses and Daniel. Bolser, our subject's father, was born in Ohio, February 14, 1786, and died in Indiana December 16, 1856. April 11, 1809, in Ohio, he was united in marriage with Sarah Immel, who was born February 27, 1790, dying January 14, 1858. Unto the above marriage were born the following children: John, Elias, Eve, Moses and Israel (twins), Bolser, Daniel, Emily, Sarah, Martha, Lydia and Jacob. As early as 1829 the parents settled in Elkhart county, Ind., where each died. The father was a soldier of the war of 1812, and was a minister of the gospel in the Baptist church for a number of years. Of his sons, Elias was born in Ohio, March 10, 1812, and was reared and educated on a farm. He came to Indiana with his parents in 1829, and five years later (July 10, 1834), was united in marriage with Lu- cinda Wright, born in Ohio, January 10, 1817, of Scotch descent. The above marriage gave issue to the following offspring: Ezra (deceased), Jane (deceased), Belinda, Levi, Isaiah, Jasper, Sarah (deceased), Enoch, Jesse (deceased), Erastus, Susannah, Chancy (deceased), Lewis J. and Henry G. Of the sons three were soldiers in the civil war, in defense of the Union, Ezra losing his life at Lookout Mountain. In 1868 the father left
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Elkhart county, and located in Walnut township, Marshall county. He is a farmer by occupation, and now resides in Missouri.
Isaiah Hess, a farmer and resident of Walnut township, was born in Elkhart county, Ind., October 30, 1842, and is a son of Elias and Lucinda (Wright) Hess. He was reared and educated on a farm, and has followed farming for an occupation. His home has been in Marshall county since 1868. At the age of twenty-five years he started out in life for himself by settling on a farm. August 17, 1867, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. Beckner, daughter of Isaac Beckner. She was born in Elkhart county, and by the above marriage has become the mother of the following offspring: Lorena M., Loresta L. (deceased), Evaline, Albert F., Elias B., Lura L., Maima, and Frank P. Mr. and Mrs. Hess are members of the Christian church at Argos. Mr. Hess has a gallant record as a soldier in the Union army in the civil war. July 19, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company E, Seventy-fourth Indiana volunteer infantry, and was discharged June 15, 1865, by reason of the close of war. He participated in the battle of Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and was in he campaign to Atlanta, Georgia. At Jonesborough he was wounded, and later given a furlough. Subsequently he joined his regiment at Goldsboro, N. C., and remained with Gen. Sher- man till discharged. Mr. Hess is one of the representative citi- zens of the county, a practical farmer, and worthy member of society, a staunch republican in politics and a progressive man.
Jasper N. Hess was born in Elkhart county, Ind., August 15, 1844, and was reared on a farm, and was given a liberal educa- tion in the schools of Goshen. In 1866, he graduated from the Eastman National business college of Chicago, and for two years following was traveling salesman for the Studebaker Bros., man- ufacturers of wagons and carriages, at South Bend, Ind. In 1868, he joined his father on a farm near Argos, and four years later became book-keeper for a lumber company of Windfall, Ind. From 1874 to 1876, he was engaged in the grain and lumber trade at Argos. In 1876, he embarked in the hardware and furniture business at the same place, which he continued for four years. During this period he was for four years, postmaster of Argos, resigning the office in 1879. Since abandoning merchandising, he has mainly been engaged in the lumber business in Arkansas, Michigan and Indiana. September 15, 1874, he wedded Oriella K. Dickson, daughter of Bayless L. and Emma (Houghton) Dick- son, both natives of Indiana, the former born in 1818 and died in 1874, the latter born in 1822. The father was a minister of the gospel in the Christian church. Mrs. Hess was born in this county, April 12, 1852, and the mother of one daughter namely, Lu Emma. Mr. and Mrs. Hess are members of the Christian church. He is a member of the Argos lodge, No. 399, F. & A. M., and in politics
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a staunch republican. He is one of the progressive citizens of Argos, and enjoys the esteem of a host of friends. In 1886, he made an unsuccessful race as the republican candidate for county auditor of Marshall, being beaten by a majority of 180 votes, while two years before, Blaine was beaten in the county by a majority of 761. This gives evidence of the high position in the esteem and respect of his fellow citizens that Mr. Hess occupies.
Erastus Hess, a resident of Argos, Ind., was born in Elkhart county, January 17, 1855. He was reared on a farm, and Jan- uary 19, 1876, was united in marriage with Naomi Scott, daughter of Archibald and Mary Elizabeth (Moore) Scott, early settlers of Marshall county. Mrs. Hess was born in this county, Oc- tober 13, 1857; and by the above marriage, is the mother of the following children: John M., Jasper O., Ella C. and Lizzie L. Mr. and Mrs. Hess are members of the Christian church, and are highly respected. Mr. Hess began the struggle of life for him- self as a farmer, which he followed but for a short time, and then engaged in lumbering to which he has since given his attention. He is one of the firm, styled Hess & Van Vactor, operators of the Argos planing and lumbering mill; and though Mr. Hess is a young man he has had an active and prosperous life. He is a member of the Argos lodge, No. 399, F. & A. M., and in pol- itics is identified with the republican party.
Lewis J. Hess was born in Elkhart county, Ind., December 4, 1859. He was reared on a farm and after receiving a fair com- mon school education, completed a course in the Merom college of Sullivan county, this state. January 25, 1882, he wedded Miss Ona Barnhill, a native of Marshall county, and settled down in life on a farm. Two years later he began merchandising, and is now one of the enterprising merchants of Argos. The firm of Slayter & Hess, of which he is a member, is among the most extensive dealers in hardware and agricultural implements in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Hess are members of the Christian church, and enjoy high social standing. He is a member of the Argos lodge, No. 399, F. & A. M., and in politics is an ardent republican.
John Hindel was born near Richmond, Wayne county, Ind., June 11, 1820, and died in Marshall county, Ind., December 20, 1874. He was a son of Christian and Eve (Miller) Hindel. The father was born in Pennsylvania December 17, 1787, and died in Marshall county, Ind., January 23, 1869. The mother was born in the same state April 5, 1790, and died in this county April 23, 1870. They were both of German descent, and raised a family consisting of the following children: Adam, George, John P., Susan, Mary, Christina, Elizabeth and Christian. About 1815 the parents became settlers of Wayne county, Ind., and some time in the thirties they became pioneer settlers of Mar-
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shall county. Both lived to advanced ages, and were highly respected by all who knew them. John Hindel, the subject of this sketch, was born and reared on a farm, and his youth was spent amid the pioneer scenes of Marshall county. November 17, 1844, he was united in marriage with Malinda Rinker, daughter of Joseph and Christina (Bowman) Rinker, both natives of Virginia, and of German descent. These parents were blessed in their marriage by the birth of the following children: Malinda, Levi, Sarah, Lydia, William, John, Lizzie and Henry. Malinda, was born in Piqua, Ohio, April 26, 1826; and by her mar- riage with John Hindel became the mother of the following children: James, Gilman, Sandford and Charles, of which chil- dren James is the only surviving one. At the close of the year 1844 John and Malinda Hindel settled on the present Hindel homestead of Walnut township, and here Mr. Hindel continued a very successful career as a farmer till called from earth by death. He grew from a poor man to be one of the foremost and most prosperous farmers in Marshall county, owning at the time of his death about one thousand acres of land. In his death his family lost a faithful father, the community a useful member, and the county a well-respected citizen. His widow still survives and occupies the old home with her son James, who was born in this county August 18, 1846. He was reared and educated on the farm, where his work has all been done. March 22, 1874, he wedded Mary Smith, a native of the county, born January 29, 1851. The marriage has resulted in the birth of one child, Carrie E., by name. He is the only living offspring of the subject of this sketch. The other sons lived to be very promising, and in early life death called them from what might have been useful lives.
Charles R. Hughes, the subject of this biography, was born in Marshall county, Ind., March 7, 1860, and is a son of Joseph and Abigail (Williams) Hughes. The father was born in Holmes county, Ohio, January 29, 1827, and died in Marshall county, April 4, 1862. He was a son of William Hughes, who was born near Richmond, Penn., in 1803, the son of Jesse Hughes, a native of Maryland. William died in Marshall county, October 31, 1868. He and his family, including Joseph, came to Marshall county, Ind., in 1840. Here, in 1852, May 27, Joseph was united in marriage with Abigail Williams, who still survives and resides in Argos. The above marriage resulted in the birth of the fol- lowing children: Mary, Orton, Elvon and Charles R. Charles R., his youngest son, the subject of this sketch, was but a child when his father died. His widowed mother reared him on a farm and gave him a fair education in the country and Argos schools, and at the age of nineteen began the study of telegraphy, and sub- sequently became station agent and telegraph operator for the
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L. E. & W. R'y at Argos, a position he still holds. He was mar- ried in June, 1886, to Miss Minnie A. Fisher, who was born in Randolph county, Ills., March 6, 1869. Mr. Hughes is a member of Argos lodge No. 399, F. & A. M .; of Plymouth chapter, No. 49, R. A. M., and of the Plymouth commandery, No. 26, K. T.
Jonathan S. Hussey was born in Kioga county, N. Y., August 17, 1840, and is a son of Seth and Junie (Billings) Hus- sey, both parents born in the Empire state, where they were also married. Their marriage resulted in the birth of three children, namely, Phebe A., Caroline A. and Jonathan S. The father was a tanner and currier by trade, and in 1842, located with his family in Plymouth, Ind., where he followed his calling for a number of years, and later followed the hotel business. He served one term as sheriff of Marshall county, and later entered the employ of a circus show company, with which he remained till his death occurred, but of the time and place of his death nothing is known to his family. In 1843, his first wife, Junio, died, and later he married Amanda Logan, who bore him one son, Marshall A. Jonathan S. Hussey was reared mainly in Marshall county, and in early youth he was thrown upon his own resources. March 10, 1862, he enlisted as a private in Company C, Twentieth Indiana volunteers, and on May 11, 1863, he was dis- charged by reason of disability. May 20, 1864, he re-enlisted as a private in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-eighth In1- diana volunteer infantry, from which he was discharged Sep- tember 22, 1865, by reason of close of war. He participated in the attack on Richmond, Va., the Seven Days fight, Malvern Hill and others. In 1866 he returned to Marshall county and married Elizabeth Krause, daughter of Henry Krause, a settler of Argos in 1859. Mrs. Hussey was born in Ohio, February 11, 1844. To the above marriage was born one child, Ora M. Mr. Hussey is a shoemaker, and followed his trade up to 1885. With the exception of the interval between 1875 to 1885, he has resided in Marshall county, and since 1885, he has been a resident of Argos, where he is now engaged in operating a confectionery, restaurant and bakery. He is a member of the G. A. R. of Argos, of the I. O. O. F. of Paris, Ill., and is a Master Mason of the Center lodge of Dudley, Ill.
Josiah Jones was born in Montgomery county, Ohio, Octo- ber 18, 1834, and is a son of Samuel and Nancy (Skinner) Jones, both born in North Carolina, of Welsh descent. The parents were married in their native state, and in an early day emigrated to Montgomery county, Ohio, where they resided until 1846, when they removed to Miami county, Ind., where both afterward died. To their marriage were born twelve children, namely: Nathan, Jonah, Sarah, Polly, Samuel, Elizabeth, Nancy, Amelia, John, Ezra, David and Josiah. Josiah, the subject of this sketch, 17-B.
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was reared on a farm, and remained with his parents until he reached his majority, working on the farm with his father. August 27, 1857, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Jane Newman, daughter of Isaac and Susannah (Hoover) Newman, both parents natives of Ohio, he of English, and she of German, descent, settling in Miami county, Ind., about 1832. Mrs. Jones wes born in Miami county, April 15, 1840. Soon after their mar- riage Mr. and Mrs. Jones settled on a farm in Miami county, and in 1860 removed to Marshall county and located near the village of Walnut, where they have since resided. Both are members ot the Methodist Protestant church, and are respected by a wide acquaintance. He is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men of Walnut. His wife belongs to the Annetta council, also of Walnut.
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