History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc, Part 110

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

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GEORGE W. BECK, a prominent citizen of Howard Township, was boru Jannary 25, 1832, being the sixth child io a family of thirteen born tu George sud Elizabeth iMastors) Beek. His people were natives of North Carolina, from whence thes removed to Indiaun in the early spring of INN, ettling on Mill Creek in the early spring of tsus. His schooling wna very hitusted owing to the poor facilities at that early pericol, By bis energy, however, be secured a foir practical elucation, enough to enable bito to perform any business transactions He stayed with his parents while they livel. the death of the father occurring nb the 224 of September, 157h; that of the mother lu April. IS ;;. Mr. Beek bas Dever been married, and is not a meinber of aux church In politics he is a Democrat, and is que of the muereestul farmers of the Towu bip.

JUHN A. BECK. Sn. a prominent citizen of Howant Towasbij was born March 28, 143S. bmpg the west to the youngest in a family of thir. tren children born to George nod Elizabeth |Mastersi Berk. The sub- ject of this skoleb bad limited meses for procuring an education, hat by bin euergy procured a fuir practical education. On the 2d of May, 1961. bis marriage with Lucinda E. Miller was wiripized, and to this union bnse hern born ten children, nil living: George W .. Henry F., Thomas 8 .. Mebnin J., Jehin J., Emmou E. Perliou A . Snner C .. Clarence A.

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and Rilry O. Mir Beck is uot a merutier of any church, lint contributes tu the support of charity. In politice be in a staneb Demoerst, And by occupation is a farmer and stock raiver, in which pursuits be ban monds TAT SUOCAMA The Beek families are among the oldest and most respected of the county They came here when the country was yet in the posses- sion of the Jediens and wild animals, and have helped to prepare it for Queir descetulants, and render it better than they found it

BLI'FORD HALL, a citizen of Howard Township, was born in Ken tucky on the 22d of April, 1911, boing the third of a family of eight chil- dren tuxt to Willinio and l'ally (Thiston) Hinll. His parents were Datives of Virginia, from which Stato they moved to Kentucky in a very puriy day, and from thence to Indians in about 1814, attling in Wasb- ington County. Here they became prominently connected with the set- firmurot of the county, all worthy and honored citizena. The subject of this -deteb bed very limited means of secaring an education, but by bse whotky micooled in oMainlag enough for the business of life He IPULSION) with his parents until he attained bis twenty second year. and Navetalwer 25, 1988. bis marriage with Rachel Gilstrap was celebrated, abd to this union were born bigu children, four uf whom are bow living: Marin (doceasml), Sarah J , Jobn W , David J , Lewis L (who died in Adderwouville I'mson1, Samautha F. (decveredi, Nelson F. (deoessed) and Nury E. He is a member of the Christina Church, and in politics in a Repubbeau, but is not radical in his views He is one of the successful bwiners uf the county. an upright ritized, and his people are among the be-1 In the county

I HOMAS HAGAINS. an uld citizen of Howard Towasbsp, was born In North Carolina on the SIst of January, 1811, being the fourth of a funily of eleven children born to David and Susannalı (Hargas) Hagains. Hi+ ancestors wure nativi of North Carolina, and porplo of tha baghost worth The subject of this sketch had very poor facilities for schooling. hint areurl a goud practical education, enough to mumble him to teach

This be dul, but at very low wagon He remained at kumne with him juu rots Antil he attained his twenty third year, when ho Hummai. grated to Indiana, wetiling in Washington County in 1334. On the 5th of \pnl. I\40. his tuurriage with Sarah Mckinster wua solemnized, and the thin not in have liwn luirn eleven children. eight of whom are now living dutores M Elies f David. Susan (deceased), and an talent daughter untamimi tilrewved), dolin W. Ideceasedi, William f'., Hadet H., Lesmler. Geirze B M. and Lewis ('. He is a member of the Metu- od. 1 1 ja-romt Church and a man who has by honesty and industry secured a citlistation home sti a good name In politics be iss stanch Il Ju.wrut He ID. 'Ini aries of well improveil and stocked fatal For Do Termin In bonn sepued an Janetzew of the l'once in Howard Township.

& H.LIAM RUDDER. the jnatur meuslse of the firm of Huskler &t 1. with leith December 1" 1565, being the oldest of a family of wax ch .. Inhi wet to Jntues nad Elizabeth (Barnett) Rudder Hin fatbar was to Jetive of kentucky, from which State be removed to Indiana to 1842. - 1thing iett par aod our balf miles east of what is now Campbellaburg. l'arte be your ]wit he was engaged in farming, and since that time bas teu connected with the till He has notbeen a master of on Compos of the Christian Church. William, thu eabject of 1bis sketch, had good la &, lies for securing a practical ejueating, enough tu canble him to teach

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leo was nolempized. and this union bas been blessed with seven children. all living: Jatoes L., Cora E., Stella M . William H. Lawrence E. Lulu D. and an infant daughter onoumed. Hr is not a member of any church, bat contributes liberally to the support of churches and morals in gen. etal. Ho belongs to the Masonie fraternity, and in politics in a stwuch Democrat, and has been elected Truslen in his township by that party five times, motving in all twalva years A four and anw-mill, located on Blue River. seven miles south of Salom, and owned by James Rudder & Son, was erected abont 1520 In the first faw youra after itn erection there was no aaw- mill attached. The probable capacity at that time was: CorD, forty five basbela: whent, lifty bushels. The saw mill was added wbont 1973. which was also ron by water- power, as was the flouring-mill. In 1578 a hoiler and angine were purchased, which can be applied to either. It has a good and paying custom at prevent. with capacity: coro. 150) bashela: wheat, 1(1) basbela; Inmher, 6,000 feet per day.

L D. VOYLES, an influential citizen of Howard Township, was born in Washington County, Ind., on January 10, 1922, being the third from the youngest of a family of wine children born to Thomas nad Esther ( Handley) Vorlea. His ancas' its ware natives of North Carolina. frIL. which Stato they removed to Kentucky in INI ), uml in the year 1911. they settled in Washington County. Ind. The father was of Welsh an.] the mother of Irish descont. The subject of this sketch had very liza. ited facilities for education. but soconel ] in wearing the ruiliipour He remained at home with his parents notil he uttainnl bis twenty-eighth year. On November 25. 1849, hin murringe with Clarissa Bishop wns solemnized, anıl to this union was born a large famtis. some of wbanen arv decenund. Jabn (deceased), Imneinda J., Thomas B , Gonye W .. Lin.I. sey H., Mary E .. , Walliam P., Davul F., Sarah E , Edward M .. Darthuley, Peter D and an infant wan Joseph who dial in Ivil. In politics has is a Detoncrat and taken very little interest in the politics of the day He is a farmer nod ba- made fair success in life

THOMAS J. VOYLES, on oll and prominent citizen of Howard Tuwa. ship, was born in Washington County. Ind , on November 21. 123. being Deit to the youngest childl'in a family of mne born to Thutuas atul Esther ( Headley; Vor les Here they became prominent and highly respected. His parenta were Datives of North Carolina, from which State they anmigrate.l to Indiana in a very early day, settling ou the farm tow owned by bis HUD. The subject of this sketch had no ndenutnges of schooling, but by bis energy be succeeded in securing a practical education. He remained at home with bia parents until be attained bis twenty eightu year Io January, 1452, um marriage with Annn C. Williams was woleindia-). auil In this onion were born seven children, three of whom ure bow living. Rebecca, Esther E. and Mary E. (twins -ilverasell. Sarah A. Hleera-alt, Bobree M., Curtis G. Idecesedi. Joanna F Heis a member of the Chris- tinu Church in good stawihing He contributes liberally to the support of the church nad charitable causes In politics he is n stnoch Kepubli- can and takes a goul Inve interest in the political questioun of the Ja; Bir occupation be in a farmer and stock raiser. He is prosperous and happy in his bocue awloue of the county's best citizens

ISAAC ZINK, & prominent citizen of Howard Township, was born su Washington County, May 2. 1921. being the second child of a family of to chil Jero born to l'eter ou | Sarau (Wright) Zink. Hisnonestors were nativos of Virginia and North Carolina. respectively. The father cupp

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to Indiana in about 1817, nad the mother anar the same year. The sub. jeet of thin sketch had very limited facilities for schooling, but by bie energy sucoseded in mooring s tolerable einsation. Ha romsined home with han parenta until he attained his twentieth year. In August of 1811. his marriage with Nancy Musical was solemnszed, and to this onion barn buon burn twalen children, ten of whom are now living. Daniel W., Peter H. . George E .. John Marion, Mary J., Eli C., Joseph F., Isaac W., Monon W. (dressed], Lily B (deceased), Jaramiab L and Viola O Ha is not a member of any church organization, but contribatse liberally to the unpport of the church and charitable endoes. In politics bu is a stanch Domucral. Br occupation he is a farmer and ban mada a decided suc- ana, having now in his possession over 200 acres of well improved land well stocked. His family are among the most intelligent people of the ninty-

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JAMES A. BROWN, one of the prominent and wall. to di farm-t4 if Vernos Township, Washington Co., Ind., was horg in the year 1445 Ha is the most oldest of a family of my children born to Wel> and Mary M (Culglazier) Brown He enjoyed the metal advantages of the thatrart country schools where be secured each an election a- they affuplel, and for a short time attendel an academy Ho sos le him bom- With bin Jutrenta outil twenty-five years of age, and on ths Uth of Oto her. 18:8. he was ualtel in matrimony to Laura N Harche, and to their obich thine five children have been born: Ona MI . Als M . En .. E Four nal Frank D. all living lust the last. For a period of seven years he taught in the cuminon school of the county Besides this bu ba- len gagul in farming most of the time with guol marcoss Althuagh Hot rupperlel with any religious organization he always haberally mup. porin the charitable and benevolent institution of his community. In politice he is a Democrat and generally takes a lively interest in paule mairs

JAMES M BROWN, an old and influential farrar, of Vergon Township. 1. the third in a family of seven children born tu Bolsa and Alion 1Carri Brown Hm parents were nativen of Virginia and of En- glish. Gremsn descent. They immigrated to Kentucky in 1900, and thenen lo Indiana in 1513. James M. bad very limited opportunities of recu.v ing An elacatra. bul through perseverance procured such a ons as th++ Id løg schon lbogse af that day afforded Hr remained at home with his parents until 1514. when he was married to Polly A. Collier. To theas were born twrive children, mix of whom are living. They are: Eliza J .. afterward Mis Jobs Vancleave now deceased: William C. docensal. Sarah E, now Mrs. D B. Vance, Minerva, Mrs Sagmal M : Pheeters, .Jeevasad, John W'., wha warriel Dolilab Mandlit; Mary E , docome d. Amanda F., Mire Chine Tagarden, doconend. Lagra E., ouw Mra J. H. Warren. Stephen D married to Clara Martin. Kizzie A , Mohuda K . haniw Mi- Oscar Williams, au Tunny Jonaased Mr Brown bai anter hoe Hlen food with any religion- deamination, but is very liberal in 1.Is View- atul :4 always a supporter uif anything whoer tendnocy is !>

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elevate tho race. In politics be in a stanch Democrat, and takes an active interest in the political affairs of the county, Stale sod Nation.

ZACHARIAH BURTON, a prominent citizen of Veruon Townsbip, was born December 25, 1839, being the seventh of a family of nine children. born to Zachariah and Ruth (Holmes) Burton His parents were natives of North Carolina and Indiana respectively. Zachariah. Jr., bad very fair advantages of schools, having attended high school at Mitchell, and by bia energy succeeded in securing a fair practical education. He remained home with his parents until he attained biatwenty-ninth year. On January 14, 1570, bis marriage with Katie Sanders wus solemnized and to their onion have been born four children, all living. He belonge to the Baptist Church, and is a member in good standing. and contrib- utes liberally to the support of the church and charitable causes. In politics ho ia a stanch Democrat, and takes a fair interest in the political questions of the day. By occenpation he is a farmer and stock-raiser. in which pursuits be bas mande a fair anceret.

CHARLES CARTER, a well-to-do farmer of Vernon Township. Washington County, was born in Hampshire, England, Deermber 30. 1822. the oldest of six children. His parents wore James nad Lydia (Harris) Carter. During his parly yours he was on necount of poverty deprived of educational avantages, and what he has was obtained by diligppre and application. In October, 1-50, ba embarked at Liverpool for New Orleans where he arrived after a voyage of more than six works. From thet place be went to New Albany, and thenco came to Washington County. On the 14th of February, 1852. Mies Emily Batt, who came from England at the same time of Mr. Carter twcame his wife. Of their family of nine children these eight are now living. James, Lewis C .. Tydia M., Alice J., Stepben S., Ell D., Eskham, and Olla E. He is » member of the Missionary Baptist Church, and a stanch Democrat of the Jacksonian type.

ELISHA CHAMBERLAIN. an influential farmer of Vernon Town- biji, war born on the 11th of April. 1527, being the youngest of the children born to Asabel and Sarab IElliott) Chamberlain The father wBw a native of New York, from which State be removed to Indiana about 1810 The mother was a native of Kentucky, from which State she emol- grated to Indiana in 1817. The father was of English descent, and the mother of Irish and Welsh. The subject of this sketch bad the advan. Isge of the common schools and succeeded in securing a fair education. He remained bote with bia parente antil their deaths, that of the father occurring October 10, 1874. and that of the mother August S. 1888. On June 22. 1848, his marriage with Kachel Reed was solemnized, and to 1beir anion have been bors six children, tive of whom are now living. William N .. Lydin A., Sallie E., Augustine R. (deceased). Morton E. Frank B. He is not a member of any church organization, but liberally supports the churchen und charitable conses of his community. He is a member of the I O. O. F. In politics ho is a stanch Republican, and taken a lively interest in the political questions of the day. By occu- pation be in a farmer and atoek raiser, in which porsuite he has made foir snecess. On the Sith of June, 1644, Mr. Chamberlain was called nyon to sustain the loss of lus beloved wife and life.long companion, and the family that of an affectionate tanther and adviver She wan a mem ler of the Baptist Church, and felt that she was prepared to meet ber God in peace

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PETER M. CHASTAIN. a prominent and wall-to-do farmer of Vor. pon Township, was born December 21. ISit. being the next youngest of a family of nine children born to Poter G. and Marten (Cunningham) Chastain. His snorutors were antives of Kentucky, from which State Peter (}. emigrated to Indiana abont 1814, and the mother about 182 !! The furmer was of French and the latter of Trinh descent. Mr Chastain had very good facilities for getting an education in theme early times, and muereeded lo gaining a good practical udneation. He remained home with his parents until be attained hin eighteenth your On the 5th day of Decouber, 1581, his marriage with Rachel A Maudlin was sol- emnised, and to their union have been born tive children. all living: Will- iam (i who married Clara J. Voyles, Martha E. (nnmarried). Mary M .. who married Andrew M. Voyles, Cyrus L. P. and Benjamin F. unmarried He to a member in good standing in the Christian Church, and contrib. uten liberally to all church and charitable causa In politics he is a Mabrh Democrat, and takes a lively interest in the political questions of the day. By occupation be in a farmer aml stock-reiver, in which chomen vocations be bna made a decided species,

ROYAL B CHILD, a prominent citizen of Vernon Township, Wwebrugton Co., Jod., was buen in Caledonia County, Ve, November 25. It1t. His parents were Fera and Elizabeth (Bellows) Child, who ramal a family of ten childrve, of whom Horal R. was the oldest. To enely lafe he received a good ounimon school education, and sout began Is follow in bis father's footsteps by the study of medicine His father died in Septetlee, 1881, and for a while he abandonel ths medical pro- frenos to follow the printing banice. He was for some time publisher of a newspaper at Gireeucastle and at Salem. February 18, 1882, be merringe with Malinla Reed was solemnised, and to their union eight children were born, of which these three are now living: Mary E. 1 1 ebên, Dorn (Grow) and Heory B In August, 1553, be was bereaved of his wife, and in 1550 Eliza MI Hackets became bis second wife, will of their eight children but three are living. Fera S., Edgar S. and Freldw C. His wound wife derd January 17, 1828, and ou the lot of Jnuunry, 1-80, his third marriage occurred, this time lo Amanda J. (3nullis) Chastain. who has boroe bim one ebild, named Minnie A. Ho hoe for many years been a successful practicing physician and now own alsont 1.IM1 acres of Jand mostly improved. He is a Mason and a

HARRISON COLLIER, an old pioneer and prominent farmer of \ erhob Township, was born March 4. 1818. being the youngest of a fam ily of ton children born to John nad Cathandrewr (Crouki Collier The I'DYwhats came from Kentucky to this State in alwit 1\14, settling fre in U'ak funnty and afterward in Washington County, They were af English westrat. Harrison did not have much advantage of schooling. bont lasnagel to mreure a fair, practical education. He trimmined home with his parents until their deaths, the father's ocenering in 1831. the hoher'- in 1944 cm the 13th of September. 1832, bis marriage with Siger Stephenson was solemnized, and to their union have been born Ithe children right of whom are now living: Lewis ideceased), Ben- " 01. Ephraim. Levi Idlecesomit. Elwira, Nelson, Mary J. (deceased). J trenin. deeraset. Druzimtn, John, Cathrine and Eli He bas belonged In Har Christian Church since 14.91, and contributes liberally to the mup- 1. el . [ all public exercises In politics Mr Collier is a slanch Demo-

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craf. sad takes a fair interest in the political questivgs of the day. By tempation he is a farmer and stock-raiser, in which pursuits br bas inndo n decided sisocres

ORANGE L. HAYS is the okleal of nine children of whom Jubn and Sabrina (Rains) Huy's were the parents. His birth occurred in sha vonr 1818, and he is of German Irish denoent on hisfather's sido, an-t of English dencent on the mother's sido of his parentage. His father ip # native of Ohio, and his mother of fndiunn. Orange L had the nifvan- tages nf good schooling and succeeded in nequiring a good practical edu. catino, mod bus since born a tenchor for nba at ten yours. His principal ocen- pation has been farming. sod in that has boun a success. Politically be is n stanch Republican, and manifests a considerable interest in the (kab . Jie questions of the times. Ho is a member of the Masonic fraternity. and one of the highly respected men in the county, and onjoys the estoam of those who know him. In 1972 his marringe with Frances E .. Brown was solemnized. and to their union have boon born four children Lalie E., Nora M., William H. Edward L nad an infant not muurd. At the age of sixteen years he entered the service of the United States, and for two years served as a faithful soldier in the war of the Rebellion. participating in a unmber of important engagements.

MARQUIS L. HUNGATE. so influential eitizoa nf Vernon Town ship, was born November Is, 1944, and is the oldest of three children in his parents' family His immaliste nnenit.in: www ustires of Ken- tacky, where they canati In ban and tracetin Washington Criar at no early date. They were Juba and Fannie (Coffin) Hangite Mar quis LA recosinal at home and rozeived a gast, practical e.lucarion it the country schools of hin neighborband At the early age of setentreu venmi he volunteered lo his conqtey's natvice In Unupany C. Oude H wu- drei Seventeenth Regiment Indians Infantry. Jnauary 19, 1915. 614 marriage with Martha J. Hoar was soloramsal and to theus have been bora neven children: Laora E., Adie F., Anna E. Z-nolia L . Marsop L., Noale E and Fannie G. - all houg and unwarried He is s wurm ber of the Missionary Baptist Church, nod always contributes liberaily to support that and other charitable luatitutions of his community In politius he takes no action interest in promoting the principles of the Republican party. His fife occupation bns been farming.

JAMES H. MARTIN, whose death occurred Juce li, 14%4, was during his life one of the prominent and bsgbly respectel citizens of Vernon Township, Washington Co .. Ind At the time of his decenas be way sixty-two years ohl, having been boru Marel 16. 1822. His parents were Juba and Patsy ( Martin) Martin His opportunities for acquiring an oducation were pour. although he managed to obtain sufficient for the ordinary vorations of life. Ål the age of eighteen years ho bezau to learn the tauner's irade, but bo did not long follow that business. Foh- roney 14. 1817, he was united in matrimony to Hasan Mitchell, who bors him a family of eight children Seven of these are now living, and name]: Iroun J .. Malikla E , Alies A , Cassius C., Alfred J., Einsus E., Tyson M. and Ada L. For more than thirty years ho was a lending member of the Baptist Church. He was a Rapublican in politics, and by onenpation was n sucemain! fariner and stock-raisar. For the last part of his life be was troubled with heart disease, which finally cansed bis death

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MERRIT MARTIN in a um of Jobn and Palay Martic) Martin, wIn. came fruto Kentucky, their native State, and located in Washington County. near whete Merrit now liven He is the third in a family of eight children. his birth occurring September 4, 1820. He enjoyed nothing beyond the early facilities for schooling. and received bnt an utilitary' education L'otil eighteen years old he remained at home with his par- ents, but at that age be started in life for himself by being on a farm har d. On the 27th of September. 1842, he was Joited on wedluck to Sharia Stardials, and by her be was the father of two children. both dead. Hr was econ ralled to monro the death of his wife. Again. January 11. 1952, bu wie married. this time to Julia A. Standish, which union bas Leu Neton with twelve children, five of whotu are living By occupa- tou he is a farmer and stork-raiser. In politics be is an ardent Repub. Iran, and in religion in a Missionary Baplint. Mr. Martin is con of tha 1 Irgressive acid enterprising torn in Washington County, and enjoya tho conbilence of all who know him.

A OVERMEAN. a citizen of Vernon Township, was born February 2. IS", being the seventh child of a family of ten children, born to Ben JbDub and Alogait .Coffini Orerman. His paruntu were natives of North C'arulina nol Virginia, respectively, and both of English dewent They Liel to Indiana in 18lit settling a short distance north of Salem. The +ul.jvet of this sketch bad very limited facilities for sebunling, but by his vorIT succeeded in obtaining a fair practical education. He remained at home with bis parents until be attained bss nineteenth your In the year Isi !. bis marriage with Ennice Stanley wan solemnized, and to their I.D:UD Lave beru born eight children, four of whom are now living: M. Ellen. who married W W. Keyrm; Mary & , who married William I barberlain, Lydia B, wife of F. M. Hilla: Effie D., unmarried; Malorn. slied 15+2. Flore. died 1502; Levi 3., diod 1552, and ma intaut Hannmed dird in 1950. He is a member of the Friends and supports Iwrally all churchre and charities In politics he in a atanch Repub- licac nad takes a good live interest in the political questions of the day. Hiz cecopation was formerly urivermithing, but at present he is engaged it Inemieg. ID which prsnitu he bes been ronanpably successful.

WILLIAM ROLSTON. an old and indnential farmer uf Vernon T', wholip, was born June 3, 1b1b, being the fifth In a family of eight «kikiren boro to Mrers and Margaret (Bell) Rolston. His ancestors were Lhtisch of Virginia, frem which place they removed to Trotssere in a vozy early day. They were both of Scotch dewent Willsam's chance det receiving an education was very limited, but by his energy anorveded IC jaoruring a fair practical education. Hu remained home wilb heim Jatento until he reached his thirtieth year. In 1845 bin marriage with Julia A ( balders wns solemnized, and to their union bove been born all children of whom three are now living. Mary, John W. and Margaret 1: In 1951 3tr. Holst o suffered the loss of bin beloved wife, leaving ste Enmis) Forel of a loving helptostr and an affectionale mother. 1u Is4 In book Er bis er Dipannen and helptante. M'alinda Kidd, and this Una ctiou Lis tert blessed with ine chald, W George. Mir. Rolston show titleling in my church organization but contributes liberally tu ri ttity atal juhur raterjeisek In politics be in a stanch Detborrat til tobe a fait erense in the political questions of the day. By occupa 1 ch lw + u father otul stick tauer in which te has made a decided suc.

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BENJAMIN STEPHENSON. an old pioneer residing in Veruvz Township. is said to be the obleet man io the township. He was born June.30. ITun. being about the youngest of a family of eight children born to William and Rebecca ( Robeson) Stephenson. His pareutal ancestors were natives of old Virginia, and direct descendants from the English His father immigrated to Kentucky about the year Isi. where he died. The subject of this aketel romained with his parents until twenty-one. In about the year INli bis marriage with Mary Grimes was solemnized. He has a fair oduration, and belonged to the Christian Church for forty.tive years. He was first a Whig. afterward a Repubs- lienn. He takes great interest in public matters. Hin occupation ia farming. There have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Stephrosin twelve children. of whom eight ure living: Nancy (who matried H. Collier). Delilah ( who married Mark Maudlin). Cratbin (who became the wife of Jo. Waltont, Jane (who married Joel Maudlin), Elmira (who married Ephraim Chastaini. Eliza (who muriel David Voylea), Simpson .who married Juanna Mandlini, Nelson (who married Jemima Mondlini. John (wbo married Sarah Sentt). Benjamin and Emeline ( who died in infancy k, and Polly A. Iwho married David l'aveyt.

JOHN STEPHENSON, an indinential former of Voroon Township. wns barn Mareb 22, J-37, being the next youngest of a family of ton children born to Benjamin and Mary |Grimes) Stephenson. His ancestors were natives of Kentucky, from which Stato ther immigrated to Indiana in about the voar INts, settling about three miles south of Standley Station, the father was of English and the mother of Dutch descont. His odnestional facilities were rather limited. but by his energy sqncemlød in getting a good prartiest education, enough to enable him successfully to parforma any and all business transactions. He remained bome on the farm with bis parats until ho attained bis majority. Oa the 211 ot Septecuber. 1550, his marriage with Sarah F. Scott was solemnized, and their anina has been blessed with sit children, five of whoin are now living, and named Newtoa F., Laura, Preston )[., Hattie, Ada and Clara B. all living but the last. Mr S. Is a member in good standing in the Christina Church, and contributes literally to all church and charitable institatinon In the year 1450 he moved to Texas, bat retarnel the next yonr. In 19/2 be colisted as a private soldier in the defense of his country, in the Sixty with Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Company A. and was in the following engagements: Richmond. Ky .. and through the entire Atlanta campaigo, werving with boour for three years, when he was mustored ont at Washington io May of 1883. In politics Mr. Stephen- HOD is a -laach Republican. nad takeu an intervat in the political you- tions of the day. Br occupation he is a farmer and stock maisr. In which chosen vocations he has cosde a decided success

NELSON STEPHENSON, an old and respected citizen of Vernon Towaship, was born March 27. 1×24, being the fifth to a family of ten children born to Benjamin and Mary (Gringea) Stephenson His parents were bative of Henry County, Ky., from which place they removed to Indiana. settling on the farm bow owned by Neinva. The father was of English and the mother of Dutch duecrat Nelvon bad limited means for procuring an education, but by his energy innosged to-secure a fair practical education, enough to enable him succesfully to perform any and all his business transactions He remained home with bis parents until be attainod bis nineteenth your, and on the 2d day of March, 1813, bis

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marriage with Jemina Maudlin was solomoized and to their union have bern burn mix children, of whomu three are now living Their names are Irter and Joba, docpavel, Jules H., who married Cname Bogle: Will. IHm F, who mermel Martha Asbons; Eliza E., who died June 10, 183. wud Eli B who married Martha Wada. Mr Stephenson belongs to the Christian Church wod is one of the influential members in that organizt- tion He contrilnites liberally to all church and charitable calltet. He entered the service of his onantry in the fall of 18/2, and served as n pri. Inte soldier until the clone of the Rebellion. Ho belonged to Company 1. Sixty with Indians Volunteers, and was in the following engage. weots: At Hichmond, Ky., Dallas, Gia , Atlanta, Ga. and through the rolire Atlanta campaign. By occupation he is a farmer and stock rainer, In which he has made a decided nocome, having now in bra possession BUG seres of well amperead land In politics be in a stanch Republican. and takes u havely interest in the political questions of the day

JAMES VANCLEAVE, of Vernon Tuwaship, Washington County, ImL. and when pareute were Benjamin anıl Haralı (Carnes; Vancleave. wns boro in Kentucky, in the year 1510 When four years old he came with bis perrote to Indiaus, and located in Orange County Han educa. tiuts is limited and corrupwoods to the advantage nif nebooling in his surly dny" He remominel at home until reaching bis tumajority, and in 1933 Mar'bu Lynn locate his wife. With her be lived in happiness until ISit whru be was grievel by her death By ber be was the father of sovon children, these tive now living John H , Sarah E., William B., Margaret A sud Duvol S lo 1961 be outried Elise L Wablo for his second wife. nul she bon borger him woven children, two of whom are dead. The irving children are. Jumm W . Jacob K , Elsa P . Thuidons H. and Alvn E. Mr. Vancleave han lmen engage) during bis life in farming and rarjettering. auil ham madde a sorcons of Inith occupatioun. Ho is a mem- ber of the Presbyterian Church at I.ivonin, with which be bas bonn iden ntiod ever since 1528. Politically ho in a Republican, but is liberal in bis ciemy. All praiseworthy politie enterprise receive bis support and vodursmett

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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 110

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