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cultivates twenty-eight acres of land in Section 3, Township 3, and Range 3 east. In 1874, he married Sarah Barger, the daughter of George W. and Sarah Frances Barger. Mrs. Russell was born in Rush County, Ind., in 1848, April 28. The following children have resulted from the above marriage: Emma and Frankie. Mr. and Mrs. Russell, and their father and mother, are members of the church -the former two of the United Brethren, and the latter two of the Methodist Episcopal, Church.
JAMES SCOTT, a farmer and citizen of White River Township, was born in said township, February 12, IS39, and is the son of John and Katherine (Heavener) Scott. The father was a na- tive of Virginia, born January 5, 1799, and died in Johnson County, Ind., October 16, 1871. The mother was also a native of Virginia, born January 16, 1802. They were married in Virginia and came to Indiana about 1835 or 1836, and settled in White River Town- ship, Johnson County. The father was a farmer by occupation. He and wife were two of the first members of the Honey Creek Church of the United Brethren denomination. They continued to be members of the church up to their deaths. Their children, in all, numbered seven, as follows: Nelson, Mary, Steward, de- ceased, John, deceased, David, Aquila and James. James was reared on a farm, and received a fair education in the common schools. August 10, 1856, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Rush, who continued to be his companion until August 5, ISS6, when her death occurred. She was born in Johnson County, September 16, 1838. The children that blessed her marriage num- bered seven, as follows : Benjamin F., deceased, William H., James M., Greenberry M., Mary K., deceased, John W., and Charles A. When Mr. Scott married he settled down on his father's farm, and began the life of a farmer, which he has since continued. He was the youngest child of his parents, whom he faithfully cared for till they were called away in death. He has followed their Christian ex- ample, and has been a member of the Honey Creek United Breth- ren Church, since he was fourteen years of age. His wife was also a member of the same church, and labored faithfully with him, as a much devoted wife and kind mother. At her death she left our subject and five children to mourn her loss. In ISS7, Mr. Scott married for a second wife, Mrs. Amanda Beatty, ncc Amanda Toland. He is still engaged in farming and stock-raising, and re- sides on Section 13, White River Township. In politics, Mr. Scott is a staunch republican.
ALEXANDER SEDAM, the subject of this sketch, is a farmer by occupation. He was born in Switzerland County, Ind., September 24, 1843, and is the son of John and Isabelle (Bowman) Sedam.
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The former was a native of the same county in which our subject was born, and was a farmer by occupation. The latter was born in New Jersey, and now lives in Cass County. Our subject is the third of nine children, six sons and three daughters: Elizabeth, de- ceased, Philip, Alexander, Joseph, Sarah, William, Isaac, Charlie and Mattie. Alexander was reared on a farm, and at the age of eighteen he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-ninth Indiana Volun- teers, with M. M. Boggs as captain. Among the important en- gagements in which he took part were, the battle of Shiloh, siege of Corinth, Murfreesboro and Chickamauga, in which he received a gunshot wound in the thigh, and was discharged. He went to Cass County, Ind., and in a short time thereafter came to Johnson County, and with the exception of something over one year, he has since lived in this county. The wound he received while defending his country has disabled him, and although he has not been able to be an active participant in farm work, he has been actively engaged in the pursuit of farming, and by successful management, he now owns and cultivates a farm of 105 acres, which he has well improved. He began the battle of life with no capital, other than willing hands. He has a nature given to mechanism, and is a suc- cessful mechinist. He has operated threshers and saw-mills, and is a practical engineer, all of which knowledge he has gained him- self. In March, 1865, he took unto himself as a companion, Martha Sutton, daughter of Isaac and Alice Sutton. Mrs. Sedan was born in Johnson County, Ind., in February, 1845. Her mar- riage has been blessed by the birth of six children, of whom three are living: Jacob J., William E. and Fred E. Mr. and Mrs. Sedam are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, in which he is a Master Mason, and a past master. He is a member of Glenn's Valley Lodge, No. 514.
JOSEPH SEDAM, a farmer of White River Township, was born in Switzerland County, Ind., January 12, 1845, and is the son of John and Isabelle Sedam, whose history is found elsewhere in this volume. Joseph was raised on a farm, He attended the country schools, and received a fair education. He has followed farming as an occupation, and began in life with no capital other than willing hands, and for four years before his marriage worked on a farm by the month. He is a hard working and industrious man. March 3, 1867, he was united in marriage with Nancy Jane Markey, daugh- ter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Sells) Markey, who were early set- tlers of Johnson County. Mrs. Sedam was born in this county, May 22, 1843. The above marriage has been blessed by the fol- lowing children : Mary Elizabeth, Annie Belle, Lillie Jane, Samuel
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Albert, Harvey Grafton, Jessie Pearl, Ollie Blanche, William Ed- gar. Mr. Sedam, has lived in Johnson County nearly all of the time since he was married. He now owns a farm of sixty-eight acres, which he settled on when it was a forest. He cleared the land, and now has a nice and well-improved farm which enables him to live an independent life. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church. During the war he served three months and because of sickness was discharged. In politics, he is a democrat, and cast his first presidential vote for Seymour and Blair.
MATHEW SEDAM was born in Switzerland County, Ind., May II, 1826, and is the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Engle) Sedam. The father was born in New Jersey, February 17, 1778, and died in Switzerland County, Ind., in 1830. He was married in New Jersey, wedding Elizabeth Engle, who was born in New Jersey, in September, 1782. The father was the son of IIenry Sedam, a na- tive of New Jersey, of German descent. These parents, Henry and Elizabeth Sedam, came from New Jersey to Ohio, where they lived for a short time, and then removed to Indiana, and settled in Switzerland County, where they both died. The names of their children are: Nicholas, Henry, Andrew, Maria, Charles, Abraham, Cornelius, Joseph, Mathew, John and Michael. Mathew was reared on a farm, and received a fair education in reading, writing, and " ciphering," while attending a few short terms of school. His father died when Mathew was but four years old, and his mother was left with a large family and but little means of support. Mathew left home at the age of eighteen years to begin the battle of life for himself. llis work was that of farming. By industry and perseverance he established himself a good name, and also gained support. At the age of twenty-four years he took unto himself a wife, Martha Boyd, who lived but a few days over one year after their marriage, which was blessed by one birth, but the child is deceased. In 1855, Mr. Sedam came to Johnson County, and here he has since continued to reside and follow farming. November 19, 1857, he married for a second wife, Sarah Dorrell, the daughter of Jacob and Mary Dorrell, whose history is found elsewhere. Mrs. Dorrell was born in Johnson County, Ind., June 5, 1835. Her marriage unto Mr. Sedam has been blessed by these children: Jacob J. and Maria. Jacob J. was married De- cember 26. 1883, to Roas Hughes, daughter of George Hughes. April 9, 1886, Maria was wedded to Ora T. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Sedam are members of the United Brethren Church, and their children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
REUBEN SELLARS was born in York County, Penn., October 15, 1838, and is the son of Henry and Eliza (Fry) Sellars. The
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father was born in York County, Penn., and is of German descent, and was the son of a Revolutionary soldier. Henry Sellars was married in Pennsylvania, wedding Eliza Fry, who gave birth to the following children : Margaret, Juliann, Henry, Lavah, Daniel, Sarah, Reuben and Charles. Their mother died in Pennsylvania about 1842. The father married a second and third time. In 1867, the father came to Indiana and located in Johnson County, where his death occurred in 1872. He was a farmer by occupation, and lost his life by wounds received in a runaway with a team of horses. Reuben Sellars was reared on a farm, and was a poor boy. He gained no education, because when he was but four years old his mother died and left the father with a large family, and he being a poor man could do but little for the education of his children. Reuben grew to manhood on a farm, and has ever since followed farming for an occupation. Ilis brothers scattered to various parts of the country, and of their whereabouts little is known. Reuben came to Indiana in 1867, hoping to learn of his brothers, who had come westward. But he learned but little, and on visiting Marion County, and liking this section of country, located in Marion County, where he lived for a short time. and then came to Johnson County, where he has since lived and followed farming. February 21, 1869, he was united in marriage with Aby L. M. Sells, nec Aby L. M. Townsend. Mrs. Sellars was born in Johnson County, Ind., August 21, 1838, and is the daughter of Levi and Elizabeth (Melton) Townsend. The above marriage has been blessed by the birth of the following children: Henry L., Effie M., and Myrtle O. Mrs. Sellar's first marriage resulted in the birth of two children, by name, Mary Caroline and Annie Jane. Mr. Sell- ars owns sixty-five acres of land, and though not a wealthy man, he is blessed with prosperity, and enjoys the respect of his neighbors.
MARTIN SELLS, who is a farmer by occupation, was born in Johnson County, Ind., January 9, 1845, and is the son of William and Catherine ( Robinson) Sells. The father was born in Wash- ington County, Va., in ISoo. He was the son of Abraham and Nancy (Carr) Sells; the former vas a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter was a native of Virginia. They came to Johnson County in 1821, and settled in White River Township, where they lived till their deaths occurred. Their children numbered nine, viz .: William, Peggy, Margaret, Elizabeth, Susan, Frank, Jane, Char- lotte and Thomas. William was married in 1831, unto Catherine, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Surface ) Robinson, carly settlers of Johnson County. Catherine was born in Wythe County, Va., in ISII, and died in this county in 1876. William also died
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in this county in 1869. The marriage of William and Catherine Sells resulted in the birth of these children: Eliza, Isaac, David, Elizabeth, Loyd and Martin. Martin was raised on a farm, and his life has been devoted to farming. He remained with his parents up to the age of twenty-one years. January 25, 1866, he married Emma Brown, daughter of Absalom and Mary Ann (Gathright) Brown, the former a native of Indiana, and the latter of Kentucky. Mrs. Sells was born in Iowa, October 4, 1845. Her marriage re- sulted in the birth of a daughter, named Mary Catherine, born July 9, 1871. In politics, Mr. Sells is a staunch democrat. He is also a Master Mason.
SAMUEL SELLS was born in Morgan County, Ind., December 23, 1829, and is the son of Abraham and Hettie (Webster) Sells. The father was a native of Virginia, and the son of John Sells. an early settler of Indiana; he lived in the state a short time; he died in Washington County. Abraham Sells was a farmer by occupa- tion, and about 1830, settled in this county, where his death oc- curred. The mother of our subject was a native of Vermont. Her marriage with Abraham Sells was blessed by the birth of six children, namely: Samuel, Seth, Jesse, Sarah, Eliza, and Louis- iana. Samuel was reared on a farm, and farming has been his life occupation. November S, 1860, he was united in marriage with Mary Jane, the daughter of Frank and Mary Ann (Mullen ) Sells. Mrs. Sells was born in this county, October IS, 1839, and is the mother of the following children: Elizabeth, Hettie, Allie, Abra- ham, John, Edgar, Frederick, and Pearlie. Mr. Sells is an indus- trious and well respected citizen, self-made and worthy. In poli- tics, he is a democrat.
JAMES MILLDEN SHUFFLEBARGER was born in Montgomery County, Va., November 21. ISIS, and died in Johnson County, Ind., July 14, 1886. He was the son of John S. and Mary ( White) Shufflebarger. John S. Shufflebarger was a native of Virginia, and a son of Elias Shufflebarger, a native of Germany, emigrating to Virginia in an early day. John S. and Mary Shufflebarger came from Virginia to Indiana about 1824, and settled in the southwest portion of White River Township, near Waverly, and here lived and died. The following are the children born unto John S. and Mary Shufflebarger: James M., Henry, Elias, Bird G., John A., Margaret, Cyntha, and Louisa. James M. Shufflebarger was the oldest child, and was about six years old when his father came with his family to this county. He was reared on a farm, and in youth he had but little advantages for gaining an education. But he was a man of fixed purpose, perseverance and close observation, and through close observation he became conversant on general
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topics of interest, and was a man noted for good judgment, wisdom and discretion. When he arrived at the age of twenty- three years, December 23, IS41, he took unto himself a companion, Mary J. Dresslar, who was reared in the same com- munity with him, and who was to him a school-mate and an associate in youth. She was born December 29, 1820, in Alle- ghany County, Va. She is the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Dresslar, who were natives of Virginia, and like her husband's parents, early settlers of Johnson County, coming from Virginia to this county in about 1826. Henry Dresslar was a son of llenry Dresslar, Sr., a native of Germany, and an early settler of Vir- ginia. Henry and Elizabeth Dresslar's marriage resulted in the birth of the following children: Mary Jane, Catherine, Elizabeth, Frances, Margaret, Charles, Sylvanis and George. The marriage of James M. and Mary Jane Shufflebarger was blessed by the birth of the following children: Henry Leroy, deceased, John Marshal, Madison Marian, deceased, Elias Sylvanis, James Strain, George D. After the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Shufflebarger they settled in Section 16, in White River Township. James M. was a farmer, and began the pursuit with but little capital, and by energy and per- severance accomplished success. He was a progressive citizen, a faithful friend, a devoted husband, and a kind father. He was a devout Christian, a zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and benevolent in character. He was a liberal supporter of the church, and an endorser of education. He was a man of bold and decisive character, and possessed a tenacious memory, and a store of useful and practical knowledge which made his life useful and practical. He was universally respected by all who knew him, and in his death his family lost a much loved father, and the community a deserving citizen. His wife still survives him, and lives with her son James, of whom a sketch appears elsewhere. She is a zealous member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. James S. Shufflebarger is a farmer of Johnson County, and is the son of James M. Shufflebarger, whose life sketch appears elsewhere. In 1884, September 23, he was united in marriage with Victoria Shephard, daughter of William P. and Martha A. (Kelly) Shephard, natives of Indiana, and later residents of Missouri, where the above marriage was consummated. Mrs. Shufflebarger was born in Jefferson County, Ind., November 1, 1862, and by the above marriage has become the mother of two children: William Leroy, and Clara May. Mrs. Shufflebarger is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Shufflebarger is a member of the Waverly Lodge, No. 318, I. O. O. F., and his wife is a member of Luna Rebecca Lodge, No. 45, at Waverly.
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TOBIAS SMITH, a farmer of White River Township, is a native of Fayette County, Ind., born February 21, 1823, and is the son of a pioneer settler of Fayette County. Our subject was reared on a farm, and educated in the pioneer schools. His entire life has been devoted to farming. He began the battle of life a poor man, and by hard toil and perseverance has become both a prosperous and respected citizen, enjoying the high esteem of his neighbors. He came to Johnson County about 1843, and has since resided in the county, where he owns and cultivates a good farm of 160 acres of fertile land. June 24, IS57, he was united in marriage with Sarah, daughter of Abraham and Hettie Sells. Mrs. Smith was born in Johnson County, Ind., September 30, IS36. This union has been blessed by the following births: Mary Alice, Abraham, Hettie Ann, Oran T., and two unnamed, who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Smith are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Master Mason of the Greenwood Lodge, and in politics, a staunch democrat of the Jacksonian type.
ELIJAH STONE is a lineal descendant of Virginia parentage. His paternal grandfather was Benjamin Stone, a preacher of the Gospel. Elijah's father was also named Benjamin, and was born in the Old Dominion State, November II, 17S3, but was reared in that portion which afterward became West Virginia. His father removed to Pennsylvania, where the son was married December 23, 1804, wedding Sarah Larew, who was born in New Jersey, October 8, 1785. This marriage resulted in the birth of eleven children, as follows: Abigail, Polly, Anna, Elijah, Rebecca, Benja- min, Abraham and Isaac, twins, Sarah Jane, Jeremiah and Lavicie. The father and mother came to Ohio and to Indiana in IS16, settling in the southeast portion. Their deaths occurred in this state, the father's March 5, 1833, and the mother's December 24, 1871. Elijah Stone was born in Ohio, June 20, ISIO, and was married in Indiana, December S, IS31, to Elizabeth Ann Taylor, born in Ken- tucky, June 3, 1816, died in Indiana December S, 1851, leaving these children: William G. M., Julia Ann, Sarah Ann, Hugh M. C., Mary Ann and Martha Jane, twins, Elijah F., Isaac, and Culvin S. April 26, 1852, their father married for a second wife, Rachel
Lamkin, nee Rachel Dorrell, who was born in Ohio, September 29, 1809. Her first marriage was blessed by the birth of a son, named William, who lost his life as a soldier in the Civil War. Her second marriage was blessed by the birth of a daughter, named Elizabeth. Elijah Stone came to Johnson County in 1859, and has lived in the county ever since. His life occupation has been farming. He and wife are members of the United Brethren Church, and enjoy the high esteem of their neighbors.
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JACOB TRESSLAR, deceased, was born in this county March 31, 1824, and died here February 14, 1886. He was the son of Peter and Barbara Tresslar. His life occupation was that of a farmer and stock-raiser. He was a member of the Christian Church. By his marriage with his first wife he had the fol- lowing children: Mary A., Rufus A., Martin A. and Amelia T. For his second wife he wedded Fostina Boaz, youngest daughter of Judge Boaz. She lived but a short time after their marriage. He was married a third time, taking for a companion, Hannah, daughter of John and Susannah (Webb) Clark, the former a native of England, and the latter of New Jersey. Mrs. Tresslar was born in Marion County, December 23, 1838. By this marriage they had one child. Mrs. Tresslar is a member of the Christian Church.
JOSEPH H. THROCKMORTON, a farmer and stock-raiser by occu- pation, and school teacher by profession, was born in Johnson County, Ind., December 11, 1836, and is the son of Samuel and Cyntha Ann (Brown) Throckmorton. The father was born in Monmouth County, N. J., in ISII, and died in Johnson County, Ind., March 12, 1882. He was the son of Joseph and Polly ( Mar- land) Throckmorton. Joseph and Polly Throckmorton were early settlers of Franklin County. Samuel was reared on a farm, but served an apprenticeship at cabinet-making, and this was his voca- tion of life. He came, about IS32 or 1833, to Johnson County, in which county he was united in marriage with Cyntha Ann Brown, a short time after he came to the county. Cyntha Ann Brown is the daughter of Henry Brown, an early settler of Johnson County, and she was born in December 9, ISIS, and now resides with a son in Union Township. Her marriage was blessed by the birth of the following children: Sally, deceased, Joseph H., Polly, deceased, Harriet, Melvina, Charles B., Winfred S. Joseph was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools. Later, he attended two terms at the Butler University, at Indianapolis, Ind. In 1855, he began teaching in the public schools of the country. He has taught both in Morgan and Johnson counties. He con- tinued to teach up to ISS5, when he suspended teaching, and since has devoted his entire attention to farming and stock-raising. He began the battle of life a poor man, and by means of energy and enterprise he has been successful in life, and is now a prosper- ous and self-made man, enjoying the esteem of his fellow citizens. Ile owns three tracts of land in this county, all aggregating 196 acres. April 6, 1862, he married Sarah J. Taylor, daughter of John and Sally Taylor, early settlers of Johnson County. Mrs. Throckmorton was born in this county, November 22, 1835. Her marriage has resulted in the following births: Horace, Ora, Carrie,
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deceased, and Sallie. Mr. and Mrs. Throckmorton and their chil- dren are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Throckmorton is a member of Waverly Lodge, No. 318, I. O. O. F., and in politics, he is a staunch republican.
GARDINER WILKES was born in Johnson County, Ind., April 9, IS31, and is the son of John and Elizabeth (Dunham) Wilkes. The former was born in Mason County, Ky., October 13, 1799, and is the son of John Wilkes, a son of Joseph Wilkes, a native of England. Our subject's father was married in Brown County, Ohio, to Elizabeth Dunham, who was born in Kentucky, April IS, IS04. John and Elizabeth Wilkes came to Johnson County, Ind., in 1830. The father was a farmer by occupation, and died in this county in 1854. The mother also died in this county in 1875. Their marriage resulted in the birth of the following children: Dunham, who died in early life; Gardiner, Sophia, Elizabeth and Cyntha. Gardiner was reared on a farm, and attended the Franklin College, where he received a practical education. He re- mained with his parents till he reached his majority, and then be- gan the battle of life for himself as a carpenter; later he began teach- ing in the public schools, and taught some five or six years. After suspending teaching, he began merchandising at Waverly, Ind. He merchandised for about five years at various places, and later took up farming as an occupation, and for several years past he has been ac- tively engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1869, he located in White River Township, where he has since resided. In 1859, he was united in marriage with Macenia Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Wilkes was born in Jennings County, Ind., February 9, 1832. The above marriage has resulted in the birth of two children: Flora Belle and Dessie, the former died in infancy, and the latter died at the age of twenty-one. Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes became members of the Presbyterian Church several years ago, but recently joined the Mt. Auburn Methodist Episcopal Church, which is near their residence. In politics, Mr. Wilkes is a demo- crat. He served as trustee of White River Township two terms. He is a Master Mason of the Greenwood Lodge, which does not now exist.
JOHN J. WORSHAM was born in Fayette County, Ind., August II, 1825, and was the son of Jeremiah and Nancy (Fullen ) Wor- sham. The father was born in Washington County, Va., in 1786, and died at Connersville, Ind., in 1861. He settled in Franklin County, Ind., in ISII. Nancy (Fullen) Worsham was born in Tennessee in 1795, and emigrated with her father to Franklin County, Ind., in ISII, where she died in 1859. John J. Worsham was a carpenter by trade, and a farmer by occupation. October
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28, 1847, he was united in marriage with Martha A. Messersmith, daughter of Jacob and Barbara (Ford) Messermith. The former was a native of Virginia, the latter of Ohio. They settled in Fayette County in ISII. Martha A. Messersmith was born in Fayette County, Ind., February 3, 1825. John J. Worsham and wife came to Johnson County the year following their marriage, and settled in White River Township, where the husband died, November 30, ISSI. He was well known and respected, and was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which Mrs. Worsham, who still survives, is a member. The above marriage was blessed by the birth of eight children: Thomas J., Nancy C., Grafton M., Jacob B., deceased, Thurza M., Joseph T., Jasper F., and Willie H., deceased.
GRAFTON M. WORSHAM, a merchant at Smith's Valley, is a native of Johnson County, born March 11, IS52, and is a son of the subject of the above sketch. He was reared and educated on a farm. His home was with his parents up to 1873, in which vear he was united in marriage to Lonisa Fullen. At the time of his marriage, Grafton began the battle of life as a farmer. One child, Rosa, was born unto this marriage, and later, the mother was called away in death. In 1877, Mr. Worsham married for a sec- ond wife, Katie Hughes, unto whom has been born two children, viz .: Johnnie D. and Stella B. Mr. Worsham was engaged in farming prior to 1887, in which year he embarked in mercantile pursuits at Smith's Valley. His stock is general merchandise, and his trade lucrative. In politics, he is a democrat. He is a mem- ber of the Baptist Church, and his wife is a member of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church.
JOHN S. ZARING, born in Oldham County, Ky., February IS, IS38, is the son of Lewis and Nancy (Logan ) Zaring. The father, now an old and well respected citizen of White River Township, was born in Oldham County, Ky., December 4, 1808, and is the son of Benjamin and Mary (Baker) Zaring. Benjamin Zaring was born in Pennsylvania, and was the son of Philip Zaring, a native of Pennsylvania, and of German origin, and in an early day removed to Oldham County, Ky., where he died. Here Benjamin Zaring's death also occurred. Mary (Baker) Zaring was a native of Henry County, Ky., and was the daughter of John Baker, a native of North Carolina. Lewis Zaring was reared in Oldham County, Ky., and his youth was spent on a farm, and farming has been his life occupation. In July of 1833, he was married in Kentucky, wed- ding Nancy Logan, daughter of Benjamin Logan, born in Pitts- burg, Penn., December 10, ISIS. Her parents were natives of Ireland, and were on their way from Ireland when she was born
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They settled in Shelby County, Ky., and died when their daughter was quite young. The marriage of Lewis and Nancy Zaring re- sulted in the birth of three children : Mary Jane, deceased, John S., and Fannie K., deceased. Their mother was called away in death May 12, 1866. Lewis Zaring and family came to Johnson County, Ind., in 1852, and here have lived and become well known as a representative family of the county. The father is still living, and he and his only living child are happy in life. With their homes together they enjoy prosperity and the high esteem of their neighbors. John S. was reared on a farm and received his educa- tion in the country schools, and since early youth has " followed the plough." He was married July 29, 1862, wedding Jemima J. Fullen, daughter of Shelby and Elizabeth Fullen, whose sketch ap- pears above. She was born in this county, June 20, 1844. Her marriage has been blessed by the following children: Lucy Alice, Nancy, deceased, Shelby Lewis, Ira H., Cora Jane, Rufus S., Daniel D., and Martha A. Lucy Alice and Shelby L., are married.
SHELBY L. ZARING, a farmer and citizen of White River Town- ship, was born in this township, July 24, 1866, and is the son of John S. and Jemima J. Zaring, whose sketches appear above. He was raised on a farm and received a fair common school education, graduating from the1graded school of White River Township. He remained under the parental roof up to the age of twenty-one, and December II, ISS7, was united in marriage with Clara E. Stone, daughter of Calvin S. and Amanda C. (Varner) Stone. Her father was born in Switzerland County, Ind., July 2, 1847, and died here October 28, IS75. The mother was born in Ohio in 1846. Mrs. Zaring is their oldest child, and was born in Pleasant Town- ship, this county, June 21, IS71. After Mr. Zaring's marriage, he settled down in life, and took up the occupation of farming. Mr. Zaring is a progressive man. Mrs. Zaring is a member of. the United Brethren Church. In politics, he is a democrat.
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