History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc, Part 109

Author: Goodspeed Brothers
Publication date: 199-?]
Publisher: [Salem, Mass. : Higginson Book Co.]
Number of Pages: 954

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ELI B. STEPHENSON is a son of Simpson and Josnon (Maud lin . Stephenson, and was born in Washington County, February 9. 1813. His parents were natives of the same county, and bis grand- parents settled bure in 1818. His grandfather. Benjamin, was born in Virginia in 1700, and after living a while in Kentucky came to Indi- ana, and is yet living in Vernon Township. this county. Eli B. is que of the tem children in the family of his parents In youth he received but a common school education, and was passed opvo the form ontil 1861. In that year he eulisted as a soldier in Company E, Twenty third Regi- ment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, where be served three years, and was honorably discharged 10 July, 1804 The following are some of the battles in which br was engaged: Shiloh. siege of Vicksburg, Konoenw Monatain and many others. Since the war be bas been almost exclusively engaged in farming. Hn own abd sores of land, well improved, and tanke a specialty in stock-raining. His wife in a ontive of England, and wRA boro March 11, 18 th. Her name was Emmon E Panl. and their manr. Page was solemnized February 22, 1546. Their union has been blessed with saven children, all living hat one They are members of the Chris- TIAD Chorch, and he is a Republican in politica.

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WILLIAM H BRIGHT, M. D., a prominent citizon and physicina of Martinsburg, was born in Oldham County, Ky., on the 18th of Sep. temher, 1431, being the second in a family of three children born to Jamne H. and Smeannab (Truman) Bright. His parents were nativas nf Maryland, from which State they removed to Kentucky in 1412, and in 1830 removed to Parke County, Ind. The mother removed to Washington County in 1839. the fatbar having died previonn to this time. The subject if this sketch bad the advantage of a good common school education, and by his energy succeeded in laying up enough to enable him to attend · medical lectures at Rush Medical College, at Chicago, where he grada-

atom1 1p 1945 On the 13th of December. 1863, bis marriage with Hen- tur Martin wan solerunized, and to this uniou beve been born bine chil- drun, seven of whom are now living. Jamone C. (dead), Flora A. (dead), Charles M. Amolin L, William H . John C., Mary O., Nancy E. and Edle He is tot a member of any charol organization, but is a member of the Masonic order la politics be is e etsuch Republican. By poru. pation be was formerly a farmer, but at present in engaged in the practice of medicine. He has a good and lucrative practice, and is a loading man in the community

Y. M BROUK was born in Clark County. Ind., on the 2d of Novem. ber, 1931, being the eighth of a family of eleven children, born to George W. abd Klizebeth ( Mckinley| Broek. The father was a native of Vir. gieis, and the mother, of Kentucky. They removed to Indiena at & very rarly day, settling in Clark County, where they remained satil their iloatbs The subject of this ekateb bad very limited advantages of schools, and received o mengor education, and was raised at burd work. He remained with his parents until be reached bis twenty.sooond vnar, when be engagel in enopering In 1550 his marriage with Serilda time was solomobiend, and to this union have been boro ton children, mix ut whoi ww how having: Alexander, Ellen, Laura (deadt. Ephraim (dead). Charly, Lafayette, Kate, Mary, and two infants (dead), untamed. In jailities he is a stanch Republican, and by occupation, a formar and stock rouser The townsbip ban no better citizen.

DAVID BUSH, a prominent citizen, was born in Washington County, lod, on the Int of June 1431, being the fifth of a family of twelve chal- Iran, boeb to Daniel mud Franey (Seorel Bush. His father wun a native if Vinggioia, from which State be immigrated to Indiana at a very early .lay Han muther wwwa untive of Kentucky Sbe camn to Indiana In 1812, wetthang in Harrison C'oooty. . David was reared on the farm, and bad very per olvautage of schoole; owing to the want of early public funds and Reboothuawe, be secured only the rudiments He remained at home with bu parents antil their desthe, that of the father occurring in 1815. Hol that of the mother ie 1891 Io 1865 be married Jane Porter, and lo thew parents have been born two children, both living: Oliver and Enorb Mir Bush is a member of the Christian Church. and contributes liberally to ito support, and to all enterprises to benefit the public. In politics be in a Republican. but is not radical in bas views . He is .

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fermer and stock-raiser, which porsuste be hne followed during bin life. The county bar Do better people that his family, and no citizen whove Bate is freer from reproach.

WILLIAM H. H. COLVIN, the present Truetre of Jackson Town- chip, was born in this county. November 11, 1840, and is one of a family of nine children, boro to Amosard and Leannab ( Wilson; Colvin. His people were from Kentucky, where they were prominent, and located in Putnam County. Ind., in 1880, and soon afterward in this county, where they secured a good burue and an bonored name. The death of the father occurred in J822. William H. H. was reared on his father's form, and secured a practical education in youth, and luter attended the Önlem Academy. He taught a number of terms at an early dav. He remained buwe with bis parents until bo attained bis majority. when be left bome to attend school In February, 19/11, be oplisted in the United Stuten service in Company E., Fifth Indians Cavalry, serving abont rightenn months, when bo wos musterrd vat, On the 11th of May, 15:1, bis mar- riage with Eudora Henry was sodemonized, and to this union have been born three children. all living. On the 25th of February, 185), lamm family suffered the loss of an affectionate wife and loving mother. la politics Mr. Colvin is a stanch Republican, having boru elected Toun. ship Tensteo two terms. He is a farmer and a tencher.

JOHN DURNIL, a prominent eltizen of Jackson Townsbip, una born in Tonneuen, un the 1 1th of September. 1523, being the fifth in a family of ton children born to James and Martha , Crnaenbery) Dareil His parents were nativen of Virginia, from whence they removed to Tennessee, where they remained a short time and in 1825, limigrated to Indiana settling in Jackson Townabip. The subject of this sketch bad very limited means for schooling, but by bin energy be succeeded in securing a fair practical education. He remamoed bume with his parents until be attasbed bis twenty- fourth veur. On March 1. 1844, bis marriage with Emeline Moen was solemaized, and to this union bave been born olbe children, weten of whom are now living: Joseph ML. (decessed), Adaline, Lucretia, Pborbe, Laura, Emeline, Anos. James G. and an infant, Mary J. Ideceseed ;. He is a member of the Christian Church and ovo- tributes liberally to its support. In 1\n\" he enlisted us a private in Company H. Sixty sixth Indians Volunteers and served twenty months, when he was diecharged on nocount of disabilities received while in the service. lo politics be is a stabch Republican, and takes a warm inter. est in the political questions of the day. By occupation be is a farmer and stock ruiner, and owns over 8(M) acres of good land.

AARON B. FRANTZ, a prominent citizon of Jackson Township, was the fourth child born to William H. and Nancy i Martin) Frantz, and was born February 11, 1832 Aaron had the advantage of a guod commun school edneation and also attended high school at Bedford for a number of terms. He remained at home with his father until he attained han majority. On the 20th of May. 1556, bin tourringo with Luey J. Shep. berd was solemnized and to this union have been born three children, ull living: James K., Bruce C. and Ada. He is a member of the Chris- tinn Chareb in good standing. In politics ba is n stanch Republican and taken a live intarest in politiex By neenpation ba is a farmer, and bas been reasonably ancersafnl.

JOHN M. HINDS was born in Washington County. Ind., on the 24th of July, 1830, Leing the mentb child of a family of sight hurn to

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Samorl aod Catharine (Wright) Hinds His ancestors were natives of Maryland and North Carolina tempentively. They both immigrated to Italiana about 1525, and settled in Washington County. Tus sub- jeel uf thie sketch bad limited means for schouting, but hy bis energy suorwedel in securing a gorz) practical education, enough no to enable bitu tu tesch in the common schools of bie county. He ban tanght twenty five terras all together. He remained at home with bin parente until be attained his twenty third year. On the twanty. fifth of Decemo. ber, 1988. his marriage with Lauretta Fulp was solemnized, and to this ubiun have been born five children, all living: Indiana B., Noble M., Christopher F., Daniel S. and Mabel D. He is a member of the Chris- tas Cherch. and cuntributes lo its support liberally. In politica be la . Demuerat, and takes a lively interest in the political questions of the day. By occupation ba in a music toucher and & farmer.

ISAAC H HIESTAND, a prominent citizen of Jackson Township. was torn in Washington County, Ind., October 18, 1537. being the Giftb of a family of nine children born to Isaac and Jemima (Richards) Hiesland. His father was a native of Virginia, from which State lin retuwei to Indiana in 1818. The mother was a native of Kentucky, and calpe to this State ut s very early date. Isaac H. had limited advantages of schools. but by his energy he ancoreded in securing a practical educa- tiun. He has lived watin ban parents until the prosent time, accept the period of his service in the late war. In July of 1861 he entered the merv. io of tha L'aited States as a private in Company C, Twanty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served bravoly and with bigh credit for nearly two and a half yourn. He was wounded, and in consequence was discharged altur having bean promoted to the rank of Sergeant. On December 24, Ilsi, his marriage with Durnthy A. Martin was solemnised, and tu thin un:04 have been born eight children, mix of whom are now living Fanmie, Oliver M Idred), Hite H., Lydia E., Benjamin H., Isaac IL (hvad; Ltha ) and Haymond G. He is a member of the United Brothron Church. and quotributes liberally to lin support. In politics he ia a Atnach Republican He is a successful farmer and a respected citizen.

DAVID S HOTTEL, an old and prominent citizen of Jack 00 Township, was boru in Washington County. Ind., on the 5th of August, 1>25. bring the oldret of eight chikirro born to Ephraim and Harsh (Nineker) Huttel His parents were natives of Virginia and Indiana rvs. jectively The father immigrated to Indians in about 1800, settling in Harrisa County. The subject of this sketch had very limited advanta. ges of schools, but succeeded in securing a very fair practical education. Hr remained with his parents until he reached his majority. On the 11th of June, JSIW. bis marriage with Lucy A. Ealinger was solemnized, atul to this union have been born nion children, all living: Sarmb E., Andrew E .. Harrie A .. Francie E , Eliza A., George, Mary A, Ida ML. sud Lucinda C. He is a member of the I'mted Bruchron Church, Min each member of his houseball the oldest son being a ministar in that church In politics be Is n Prohibitionist, and takes fair interest in the political questions of the day. By occupation be in a farmer and han

LINI D. MARTIN. an old and prominent cittamu of Jackson Timuchip, na- ban in Washington t'ounty. Ind. on July 29. 1522, Innby the spyelith in a frauth of eleven el ikiren boru to William and 197ul . th 13 asommi Murlit. His atcerlur, were balives of Kentucky,

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from wbence they immigrated to Indiane in a very estis day, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketeb had very linnted advan- tages of schools, but by his energy be secured a fair comumun sebuol elu- caliun. He remained bome with bin parents until he attained his twenty. secund year, when he commenced work at the cabinet trade He soon afterward engaged in blacksmithing His sisters bnving married. the subject of this sketch bad to assume the duties of housework, cooking. knitting. weaving. and in fact all the bouse duties devolved upon bim On the 2d day of June, 1546. bis marringe with Matikla Lunghmiller was solemnized, and to this onivo was burn one ebild. now living in Kansas -Sarau A. The death of his first wife occurred July 21. 1:51. The nuptials of bis second marriage were celebrated January 3, 1531 His second wife was Emeline Fowler. This univa wne blemed with eight children, seven of whom urn wow living : Orlando F., dend : Tura- dore J .. Clinton W .. Robert S., Rown L .. Lilly A., Curry J., Elzur L. He is a member of the Christian Church. und runtributes liberally to ito support. In politics ho is a staneb Republican.

EZRA H. MARTIN, n prominent citizen of Juckson Township. cod merchant of Martinsburg, was born in Washington County on the Idib of November, 1830, being the uklest child in u family of nine baru to Stephen and Nancy (Hiostand; Martin. His ancestors were untives uf Kentucky and Virginia respectively. The father innougrated to Jadiuna in 1815, and the mother in ISJU. Ezru H. bad limited advantages of schools. bat succeeded in securing a good business educativa. He remained at home with bis parent+ until he attained his twenty.tifth year. In 1856 bis marriage with Nancy J. Huff was solemnized. and this uniut ban been blessed with nine children, all having. Mr. Martin in n mein. ber of the L'aited Brethren Chureb, nud Ropublient in politics. He was formerly a carpenter, but at present is engaged in merchandising and furming, in which pursuits he has done and is doing well, now own- ing a good utore at Martituborg and 130) metra of well improved lund, 100 acres of which are tillable. He is one of the leading citizens in this part of the county.

EDMUND W. MARTIN. in old pioneer and prominent citizen of Jackann Township, was born in Shelby County. Ky., Jut], being the aldet of a family of thirteen children born to Abner and Mary i Whitet Martin. His parents immigrated to Indianu in IS14, when Elmund was but thirteen years of age. They settled in Wayne County, and afterward, in 1817, removed to Washington County. The subject of thie sketch bad very limited chance to get no education. bot managed to learn to read and write and make simple calculations. He remained with his parents until he attained his twenty-seventh year. when he war. vied During hin boyhood dare be had toany time been in ountact with . the Indians, of whom be claims to have had a mortal fear. In 1527 his marriage with Catharine Gom was solemnisel, and to this union have been burn six children. all living: Sallin, Mary. Amon, Elizabeth, Silas and George. He is a member of the Christist Church, and contributes liberally to its support. In politica he was formerly a Whig. but is at present identified with the Republican party. He is a farmer, stugu- musco. and carpenter, and has had a long. useful, honored and eventful Lifa.

ALLEN MARTIN (deceased) an old mettler of Jackson Township, was born May 13, 1810, died January 6, 1871, in Kentucky, being the

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with in a family of rirven children born to Jobu soil Elizabeth (Martin) Martin. Han parenta were uativen of Kentucky. from which State 1lny Pmtitel to Indiana in ]>]]. settling in Washington County. The woahject of this skotrh bad very limited morans for schooling, but In bis energy -growled in secaring a good practical education On November 24. 1934 hh marnage with Melinda Darnell wna solemnized and to this Ibion were laun two children, only one now living Lucretin and an in'ant evo nansmed (dondi. 3r. Martin was a Republican, and tuok much interest In the political questions of bis day. By occupation he www . furmer and stock miser, in which bo was very ancecasfnl. He was u member of the Presbyterian Church And always contributed Jihorally to rt. s death cured Jannary # 1871. In his dying bour be esbortel his family and friends to put their trust in flod Ha pagonl away as be bul lied, in sight of heaven and glorifying the name of bis

M H MARTIN was burn in Washington County. Ind . April 15, 14334, bring the sixth af a family of ten children. horn to Stepbro and Vaney + Himlamılı Martin. The father was a native of Kentucky from which Sinte he immigrateil to Indiana at an ourly das. The mother was 4 ont ve of Virginia and came to Inihans in about the year 1818. Tha sheet of this which had limited facilities for schooling, but by bis energy misconduct in wearing a fair alocation. His youth was passed at hard work Hr rajpainel home with his parents notil he altninod bin twenty thin] sonr On Dvorher 22, IN8], his marriage with Margaret Greene wy silemnized and to this noton have laten hoen fre children. all living. Autora Arthur S. Oliver T. Lettn F. and Lois & In "olitics he is Republican and is by occupation a farmer and stock trader His life bms thus far heen one of honor and youfulness He isa man ut hlereal and bout views word taken so appreciative interest in public nosim.

\ \' MARTIN Idjecevedi, an ohl and respected citizen of Jarkova Township, was bien in Shelby Coquty. Ky . March 31, 1912. being fonrta rbill of a family of eleveu chihiren boru to William and Mary A. IWarmanı Marlin His parents were natives of Virginis and were up. right. Christina people The subject of this sketch had very limitedl 100% of fineuring an education hnt marceled in securing a very good practical indication. He remained at home until be attained bis sisteeuch . rar. when he was appenticel to a saddier to learn the trade, which ho full iwwd mu mt of his hife. Mareb 14, 1538, his marriage with Permoelia W' Tonny wns soletunized. and to this union were born sax children. all Ining L'yrs, Hustur, Martha, Dorothee, Otho and Lydia E In JeJoties lan was a stanch Republican nod took an intelligent interest in The |H H4.ral questions of bis day June 18. 1571, bis Jamontel ilrath ocurrist Il- had Iwen a member of the Christian Church for over forty APlus pitertous to his death and professed a living faith in the atoning "fleury of a Savus - Hand Is occupations through life were the -mhHery Iqwiliams otel forming, in which porunits he was socomefnl. Imas ing a cuinfuetuhle home to bis family at his death.

JACOB MILLER Uheweli, a prominent citizen of Jackson Town. skupo, was burn i fiermunur, on the 5th of Angust. 1918, being the young. et af a family of wx children boro tu Rudolph and Elizabeth Miller. Ilis anonstore were ontives of Germany from wbence they immigrated to the L'osted Heater about 14Th, settling in Washington County, Ind. The

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subject of this sketch by bis energy soccerdal in securing a good, puse tical excluretin On the 20th of April. JAJA, Ins marringe with Sopbin Koterheins, wax weileramszed and to this uming werr birn seyra children, bro of wbull are twow living Rudolph. Augustus H . Caroline E. Chem tion 31. ¿ dendi, Frederick W . Sophiai L .. and an infant sun bircessedt, lu polities he was a Beimmeint aud tak dorp interest in the political que+- tunna of bis Hus Ho occupation Le was formerly a miller. Lut during the most of luie lite was engaged in farinang. In bis Itsinest be was very successful. br was a formilet of the Lutheran t'Lureb. und always contributeil liberally to the onggent of all chutrb and charitable cannes On the Filth of Ajeil. IM3, the family enfried the intephralle her of a luving father otel an niterimate bis-tinn His death was a wyrzu blow to society at lang, a- be was always rounds to attend a helping bond to thise iu Herd

JAMES L SHANKS, a prompeed wing forget of Jackson Town. sup, was boru so Washington Counts Jantars #y, 1572. beag Ilar oldest if a family of four children Jagu to Jedet . and Mieleth Flere Shanks Thu subject of this kelch had the mlsaidingen if the conunog selnul and also attended the nembeeny al Salem for a imuler of lermon iss Jas energy he saccented in securing a goal truturas mlucation. Atungb to enable bis successfully to teach in the rotanung seluxdle if his county. He remained with his parents until be Trained lan twenty. fourth year. On October JI, 15.1. his marriage with Laura & Wright wie selmanized and to this Down bow the bien was abill Bulwer IL Mr Shanks is a member of the Christian Church. Iu juifstira be 16 # Themurat, and takes n warm interest in the guylalient que-trompent thenlas. He was formerly a teacher, but at present is engaged in farming Hu is an Acromioilating neighbor, and an honorable and useful citeren.

DAVID SHEPHERD. an old nud prominent citizen if Jarkwin Town elup, was born in Kentucky on the 12th of May. 1\13, being Il able-t ut n family uif tun children born to Thomas nud Naucy . Housleyi Shepherd HIS BOOTH wer nalives of Virginia. from whonce they Trionvel ca Kentucky twomning a short Intr, and in ISIS they sminigintel bi hul ana, settling to Workinglus County The subject of this whelch had puur solvantaggre is prlunils, hat hy Iris energy in after years oblasned & fair educata. He trenditard false with his parents until he attasued Lath of Stay I'dS. Is marring with Padly Buchanan was golemutzel. gìn1 to this man hasa fren Inith mix clabilion three of whom are ouw dead Eles, Amicale and Angeline ulucruel,, E.on, Mary and Mur. tba He is a toorder of The 1'landfin D'huirh, hal st politie- is a vaurk Ropah iran Home o fylder del block-auth at han wado lifu .

JAMIE'S SHEPHERD, of old ml jenu bent citizen of Jackman

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John F ulead,. Luey J., Sarsb &. Linen E. (dendh, uml Nancy A He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to the support of the church lo politice be in Republican, not be in a rocceer fal farmer

FREDERICK SOUDER. on oll sud prominent citizen of Jackson Township, wns boro 10 Washington County, Uetober 21 1518, being the youngest of n family of seven children born to Frederick and Mary . Kerry Sawler. The falber was a native of Virginia, fruen which State he remowd +++ Pennsylvania, and about the year ['08 came to lodiana settling in Polk Towarbip, Washington County The mother was a outiva of Pronsylvanin. but in ber childhood moved to Virginia. She immigra. tod la Indiana with her father 10 INity, The subject of this sketch had rather litnated advantages fur schooling owing to the poor log school- Louis's af his day. wod the want of public money. By energy, however, branconoded in securing a fair practical education He remained with has parenta until he altmined his majority. In [30 his marringo with Mary M Click was solemnized. and ta this onion have been born four rLilleen three of whom are now having: Sarah J., Margaret E. , Mary .A. adead and I. D Mr. Sonder is not a member of may church organiza- I.un. bont contribution liberally to the support of church soll charitable ('A'lado. In politics he is a atouch Deibocrat, And takes a live intoront in patient question of the day. Br ncempation In is a farmer and *Ck rAnar alw bis lieup interested is s saw-mill. Ho in one of the proqutient au-l Jurable citizens

ENUS TURNER WAS horo in Washington County on the 24th of Muzch Ijs being the seventh ofn famaly if thistown children horns to

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three ch: Irep. all living. Charles L. Walter P. Arthur C. He is m-mgive n! Ib . I'bristian Cuarch noil contributes a portion of bin simne vil In.ent- la the posching .d "he goquel In politics he is a Hepubli. . and Is eenpal. a is a matter and former In his business be bas

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eketcb bad poor facilities for selingling, owing to the subscription schools of those days, but by bis energy he succeedod in securing a fair practical education. He remained at home with his parents during their Tivee. The mother died in 1825 and the father in 1983. On the 24th of September, 1440, hin marriage with Peggy Scandlio was solemnized, and to thin union were born eight children, four of whom arn now living: John B. (drcensed), 1812: Annette E .. born March 20. 1518: Samuel S. Idecrased), October 11, 1591: Harley B. (deceased), Mar, 1834: Claudius H. (decensed). September, 1991: Jobo F .. boro December 14, 1851; William B., born March 18, 1551: Milton S., born December 2, 15,505. In politics he is a Republican. By occupation be inn farmer and stock. raiser in which chosen vocation he has made a decided snecoms. having bow in his powscesion 395 acres of well improved land, well stocked. He aleo owus a douring and anw mill io Livonin. valued at $7, 1110.

DAVID BECK, an old and influential citizen of Howard Towasbip, and proprietor of Beck's Mill, was born in f521, being the second child born to George and Elizabeth i Masters) Beck-our of thirteen children. His parental ancestors were ontives of North Carolina, from which State they removed to Indinon in 1507, locating about five miles south of Beck's Mill The subject of this sketch bad a very limited chance to secare an education, but by his energy succeeded in securing enough for the business of life. In 1543 bin marriage with Sarah Elliott was solemnized, and to their onion were born ut children: Elizabeth J .. Malinde ideceased. IN05), John A., Thomas J. (ducemsed, 1927), George M. sod Lorena A. He is not a member of sor ebureb, but contributes liberally to the support of the church and charitable causes He is a member of the Musonie order, and in politics is n stanch Demorrat, and takes munch interest in the political questions of the day. flo has made a decided moreeen in bis business, now owning the splendid mille and 130 actvs of nell improved land He was alveted to the responsible porition of County Commissioner in 1872, serving nix yours. He line also been Postmaster at this point since James Buchanan's administration.

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History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc, Part 109

Author: Goodspeed Brothers Publication date: 199-?] Publisher: [Salem, Mass. : Higginson Book Co.] Number of Pages: 954

Author: Goodspeed Brothers
Publication date: 199-?]
Publisher: [Salem, Mass. : Higginson Book Co.]
Number of Pages: 954