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USA > Indiana > Lawrence County > History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc > Part 33
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of Lawrence and adjoining counties. He was industrious, honest. phil- anthropic, an upright Christian, true to all of life's obligations. He died October 6. 1575. Several of his children are residents of Lawrence County, among whom are: Dr. John Burton, of Georgia, Ind., and Dr. George W., of Mitchell. The former was born in Asbe County. N. C., March 16. 1521. and is the second child by his first marriage. He was brought up on a farm. receiving a common school education. H. was united in marriage with Miss Linna Riggs. October 26, 1830. She is the daughter of Moses and Mabala (Laswell) Riggs. To this union have been born the following children: Mahala J .. Jackson. Levisa .A .. Nancy S .. Hardin R., Mary E. and Moses. Dr. Burton followed farming until 1S45. when he took up the study of medicine, which he pursued until 1551. when he began practice, which he has since continued with nunsual and uniform success, and at present has a large and steadily increasing practice. He owns 300 acres of good land. In politics he is a Democrat. He is a member of the Masonic Order and the Baptist Church and one of the county's leading and useful men.
George W. Burton, M. D .. was born in the county in which he resides July 22. 1836. ard is the eldest child born to the union of Rev. Hardin Burton with Miss Lucy Maxwell. His youth and early manhood were spent upon the farm. He graduated from the high school in IS52. and in 1853 took a commercial course. On finishing his education he was employed on the staff of civil engineers in the construction of the Ohio & Mississippi Railway. He theu taught school and studied medicine until 1557. when he took a course of lectures at the Iowa State Univers. ity. and after practicing a short time took a partial course of lectures at the McDowell Medical College of St. Louis. On the breaking out of the war he entered the Fifth Missouri Regiment, where he served until ill health compelled him to resign. when he came to Huron. Ind .. where be followed his profession until August of 1502, when he again entered the service. this time as a member of the Seventeenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving in the line and on the medical staff alternately until the spring of 1863. when he was again compelled to resign on account of ill health. He immediately returned to his home and practice. On the last call for volunteers in the fall of 1504 he raised Company D. One Hundred and Forty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infuntry, of which he was appointed Captain, and also acted as Assistant Surgeon, and after. ward as Acting Surgeon of the regiment until the close of the war. In 1873 he came to Mitchell. where he has since remained. He has been prominent in all the medical organizations of the State. He joined the Lawrence County Medical Society on its organization in 1862. and was one of the originators of the Mitchell District Medical Society, which was organized in 1574, the first society of this kind in southern In liana. and wus its first delegate to the American Medical Society held at Detroit in 1864. In 1875 he took the degree of Doctor of Medicine at tine Col- lege of Physicians and Surgeons at Indianapolis, Ind. In 1575 he with others organized the Tri-State Medical Society of Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky, and was made its Secretary, aud has continued as such ever since. In 1575 he was made a member of the Indiana State Health Com. mission, and in 1577 took a degree at the Hospital Medical College of Louisville. He is an honorary member of the Southwestern Kentucky Medical Association, and also of those of Jackson and Orange Counties. He was also one of the originators of the South Central and Normal
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School of Mitchell. In 1866 he became a Mason; in 1869 he became a member of the Grand Lodge; in 1872, of the Royal Arch, and in 1877 of the Council. He has been a member of the Town Council, and belongs to the Baptist Church. Although of a Democratic family, he is a stanch Republican May 1. 1857, he was united in marriage with Miss Hattie C. Campbell, a most estimable lady, daughter of Dougal Campbell, of Illi- nois, a descendant of the old Dougal Campbell family of Scotland. They have had five children: Ava, Lizzie and Ella living; Grace and George W. deceased.
Zachariah Burton, son of John P. and Susannah (Stamper) Burton, was born in Ashe County, N. C., September 12, 1801, and was reared upon a farm. receiving but a limited education. His first business vent- ure was as a huckster. He would buy a team and wagon on time, then load with brandy, apple butter, tallow, etc., and take them to points in Georgia, where he would dispose of all, when he would return to his home on foot, a distance of several hundred miles, when as soon as pos- sible the trip would be repeated. In this way he got his start in life, and by being honest, trustworthy, and never abusing his credit he built up for himself an enviable reputation, and accumulated considerable property. During his long and eventful lifetime he has ever sustained the reputation he established at the beginning of life. He was united in marriage with Mrs. Ruth (Core) Holmes. a native of Louisville. Ky., and to this union were born the following children: Ransom, Caswell R., Mary S .. Hugh F., John C., Virginia C., Zachariah, Margaret R. and Juliet. Mrs. Burton had two children by a former marriage: William and Elizabeth Holmes. Mrs. Burton departed this life August S. 1844. May 27. 1545. Mr. Burton married Mrs. Matilda Wright, who was born near Shelbyville, Ky., in 1817, and whose maiden name was Tegarden. By this union there were seven children: Ann, Sarah J., William H., George W .. Shubel. Caroline and one that died in infancy. "Uncle Zach." as he is commonly called. is one of the oldest and best known of the early settlers of Marion Townsbip. He has been a resident of the township since 1$26, and has the respect and confidence of all who know him. He is a member of the Baptist Church. and has been a life-long Demo- crat. The county would be much better off had it more such men as Uncle Zach Burton.
Ransom Burton, eldest child of Zachariah Burton by his first wife, was born in Marion Township, this county, April 13, 1929, and was reared upon his father's farm. October 9. IS51, he married Miss Elizabeth Murray, who was born in this county, January 18. 1534. and lied July 9. 1833. There was one child by this marriage : Timothy. Mr. Burton's second wife was Miss Mary Finger, to whom he was married September 29. 1553. She was born in this county July 29, 1826. and died in 1-03. There were seven children by this union : Francis, Julia A., Fannie, and four that died in infancy. February 4, 1564. Mr. Burton married Mrs. Fannie (Bryant) Overman. a native of this county, her birth occurring July 31, 1534. By this marriage there are three children: Caswell R., Grace T. and Ransom E. Mr. Burton owns 182 acres of land, which are well improved. He has the largest apple orchard in the county, and for several years has paid considerable attention to fruit culture. He is a member of the Baptist Church, and liberal in his political views. He is a prominent and influential citizen. Caswell R., second son of Zachariah Burton, was one of the most promi-
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nent and promising young men in Southern Indiana. On the breaking out of the war he became Lieutenant of Company G, Fiftieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and bravely went to the front to preserve his country's honor. September 16."1562, at Munfordville, while gal- lantly fighting, he received a severe gunshot wound, from the effects of which he died fourteen days later. He was a graduate of the State University at Bloomington, and of the Medical Department of the State University of Michigan, and his untimely death was deeply regretted by
Hugh F., son of Zachariah Burton, was born in Marion Township, this all. The Grand Army Post of Mitchell was named in his honor.
county, July 20, 1834. After attending the district schools of the neighborhood he attended the State University at Bloomington, some three years. In 1862 he enlisted in Company K. Seventeenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war, participating in many engagements. Since then he has been engaged in farming and school teaching. He has taught many terms of school and is a successful and popular educator. His wife was Miss Mahala A. Hall, who was born
in Marion Township, April 25, 1848. Their marriage occurred August 4. 1570. Five children have been born to them : Rosa M., Ruth, and three that died in infancy. Mr. Burton owns 216 acres of land, and is one of the most practical and successful farmers in Marion Township. He is a Democrat of the conservative kind, voting for men and measures and not for party. He is one of the county's well informed and useful citizens. Of the numerous members of the Burton family in Lawrence
'County, perhaps there is not one who is better known or more universally
respected by friends and relatives than Eli Burton, Esq., of Spice Valley Township. He is twin brother of Isom Burton, and they the youngest of the family of thirteen children born to Jobn P. and Susannah (Stamper) Burton. Eli Burton's birth occurred in Ashe County. N. C., October 15, 1807. He came with his parents to this county in 1826, which he has since made his home. farming and stock raising having been his occupa- tion. From early boyhood he was accustomed to hard work, and although being one of the smallest members of this numerous family, he was not lacking in native pluck and energy. He began life as a poor boy, and by hard work. economy and good management has obtained a goodly share of this world's goods. owning at the present time about 1, 700 acres of good land. In his early life his educational advantages were very limited. but in after years he acquired by study and observation a good knowledge of some of the lower branches, and is to-day one of the most practical and well posted men in the county. He has appraised the real estate of the county three times, administered on many estates, held the office of Justice of the Peace some sixteen years. and Notary Public about the same. His entire public career has been noted for its efficiency, dispatch and honesty. reflecting much credit on him. and resulting in lasting benefits to those for whom he labored. He has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Mahala. daughter of John and Catharine (Miller) Conley. the marriage occurring February 19, 1832. To this union were born the following children: Simpson. Wiley G .. Catharine, Rebecca A., Isom, John W., William H .. George T. and Milton P. Mrs. Burton was a lady of great social and moral worth, devoting her entire life to her family and to the development of the social and moral condition of the neighborhood. This most estimable lady died July 5. 1853. She was born near Bryantsville. this county, March 17, 1812, and was one of the
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first white children born in the county. On February 26, 1857, Mr. Burton was united in marriage with Miss Phoebe Conley, daughter of Joseph and Margaret (McBride) Conley, and to this union have been born three children : Douglas, Joseph W. and Laura E. Mrs. Burton was born October 18, 1835. Mr. Burton has done much surveying in the county. He has for years voted in opposition to the National Demo- cratic party. He is well known and has the respect of all.
Simpson Burton, son of Eli, was born September 22, 1833, and was brought up on the farm. He attended and taught school until 1853, when he entered Franklin College, from which institution he graduated in 1859. It was largely through his efforts that the Mitchell Seminary was established and became a popular and worthy educational institu- tion. In 1563 he married Miss Carrie Graves, a teacher in the school and a most estimable lady. Mr. Burton died at Bloomington, Ind., December 6, 1872, while engaged in ministerial labors. His wife sur. vives him and resides with her three children, Earnest, Ella and Grace, at Boise City, Idaho. Wiley G., second son of Eli Burton, was reared upon the farm, and after spending one year at Hartsville College entered Franklin College, graduating in 1562. Soon after this he eutered his country's service and was instrumental in raising Company H, Sixty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, of which he was elected Second Lieutenant. He died May 16, 1863, of disease contracted while in the service, his death greatly regretted by his comrades and friends. Isom. third son and fifth child of Eli Burton, was born February 20, 1841, and passed his youth and early manhood upon the farm. He attended the common schools, Franklin College and the Mitchell Semi- nary. graduating from the last named institution. In 1862 he entered his country's service, becoming a member of Company H. Sixty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the following engage- ments: Munfordville, Ky., where he was captured but soon after paroled: Port Gibson. Champion Hills, Black River, siege of Vicksburg, Grand Coteau, Mansfield, Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan and a number of lesser engagements. He saw much active service and is highly spoken of by his comrades-in-arms. He received his discharge July 19, 1865. Soon after his return home he took up the study of medicine and after some time entered the Medical Department of the State University of Ann Arbor, Mich., graduating in 1865. He began practice at Elletts- ville, but after a short time came to Mitchell and embarked in the drug trade, in which he has since continued. He possesses business and social qualities of a high order and has built up a large and steadily increas- ing business. He was united in marriage with Miss Kate Owen, Novem- ber 17, 1968, and to this union have been born three children: May, Lizzi» MI .. and Pearl. Mr. Burton has been Trustee of the Mitchell schools seven year- and Clerk and Trustee of the Baptist Church about fourteen years. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., a Republican and supports all enterprises that go to build up the country or benefit his fellow-man. William H., son of Eli Burton, was born in Spice Valley Township, and reared to manhood upon his father's farm. Besides the education he received in the common schools he attended the Agricultural College of Michigan one year and the State University at Bloomington two years. He has since then been engaged in farming and school teach- ing. He married Miss Lillie J. Spencer, April 12, 1883. They have one child. Bertha O. Mrs. Burton was born in Spice Valley Township,
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March 29, 1866. Mr. Burton owns 380 acres of land and is one of the practical and successful farmers and stock.growers of Marion Township. Politically he is a stanch Republican. John W., another son of Eli Burton, resides in Gallatin, Mo., where he is practicing dental surgery. Other members of the family reside at home or near the old homestead and are good citizens and useful members of society. Isom Burton, son of John P. and twin brother of Eli, of Spice Valley Township, is a native of Ashe County, N. C., his birth occurring October 15, 1807. He came with his parents to this county in 1826, and has ever since been a resident of the county and is well and favorably known to its people. Soon after coming to the county he and his brother Eli made several trips to New Orleans on flat-boats laden with produce, grain, lime and other articles. They usually started from the "Old Nugent Place," on White River, the trip occupying several weeks and being attended with dangers, exposure and much hard work. The two brothers also farmed in partner- ship several years and were quite successful. The subject of this sketch owns 450 acres of well improved land in the northern part of Marion Township, where he has resided about half a century. He was united in marriage in September of 1833 with Miss Mary J. Alexander. She was born in Wilkes County, N. C., May 27. 1814, and to their union were born eleven children: Frances M., Nancy C., Amanda L., Clarissa M., America A., Martin A., Rachel E., Marshal T .. Mary R .. Sarah J. and Charles A. Mrs. Burton died August 6. 1566. Mr. Burton has devoted his entire life to farming and stock-raising. except about six years which he spent in Bedford engaged in mercantile pursuits and in giving his family superior educational advantages. He is liberal and conservative in his political views and has voted with and against the Democratic party. He and family take many of the best papers and periodicals and are among the most intelligent and progressive people in the county.
Martin A .. son of Isom Burton, Sr., was born in Lawrence County, Ind .. May 7, 1844. He was reared upon the farm, and in addition to attending the common schools and the graded schools of Bedford. attend. ed the State University at Bloomington two years. and the Bryant & Stratton Commercial College of Cincinnati, graduating from the last- named institution He then clerked and farmed for some time. In 1870 he came to Mitchell, and after clerking some time, he embarked in mercantile pursuits for himself. He was elected Sheriff of Lawrence County and made a popular and efficient officer. He has also hield other positions of honor and trust, and is a useful. public-spirited and worthy citizen. He was married December 28, 1868. to Miss Laura H. Brown- field. who was born in Kentucky, April 8. 154. Five children have been born to them: Jesse B., Fleta G. and Clyde, living: Stella and Mabel, deceased. Mr. Burton is a Democrat, is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
William A. Burton, of Mitchell, was born in Lawrence County. Ind., November 18, 1832, and reared to manhood upon the farm. He is the eldest of five children born to William J. and Eliza J. (Core) Burton. The father was u son of David, and he the sixth child of John P. and Susannah (Stamper) Burton. In 1853 William A. entered the State University, and remained there some two years. He then taught school at St. Charles. Mo., some time. In 1558 he took up the study of medi. cine. He attended lectures in Cincinnati and graduated at Ann Arbor.
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Mich., in 1861. He served as a private ten months in Company H. Six- ty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, when he was appointed Assistant Surgeon of his regiment, and served in this capacity until the close of the war. He followed his profession at Mitchell until 1869, since which he has been engaged in the drug trade. He married Miss Ann R. Rari. den January 30. 1862, and to them have been born five children: Frank J., Ida Y., Jesse M., Edgar C. and Walter W. Mr. Burton is a Demo- crat, a member of the I. O. O. F., G. A. R., and the Baptist Church.
Joseph A. Burton, son of William J. and Eliza J. (Core) Burton, was born in Marion Township. this county, March 6. 1841. Besides attend- ing the common schools of the neighborhood, he attended the State Uni- versity at Bloomington and Franklin College some time. In 1862 he enlisted in Company H. Sixty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was color-bearer np to the capture of Vicksburg. He was at Munford- ville, Chickasaw Bayon, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hills. Mansfield. Fort Blakely, and many other engagements. He was a brave and true soldier and saw much active service. After his return home he attended school some time, since which he has been engaged in farming and stock- raising. He owns 260 acres of land, which are well improved, and upon which is a fine "sugar bush " of over 300 trees, and by the use of a new and improved method has built up quite a reputation as a syrup and sugar manufacturer. His marriage with Miss Laura MI. Tur- ley occurred Jannary 13, 1570. She was born in Orange County. Ind., May 27, 1544. and is the daughter of Benjamin and Parmelia (Wright) Turley. They have three children: Turley J., Inez and an infant. Mr. Burton has taught several terms of school, and takes an interest in all moral and educational enterprises. He is a member of the Baptist Church. He is liberal in his political views, voting for the man and not for party. He is one of the best representatives of the younger Bur. tous and is one of the county's best citizens.
Richard Burton. a farmer of Orleans Township, Orange County. was born in Lawrence County. Ind .. August 17, 1844, and is the son of James and Frances E. (Hughes) Burton. He was brought up on the farin, receiving a common school education. In 1802 he enlisted in Company K. Fifty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was in the battle of Corinth, siege of Vicksburg, and Atlanta. Here he was cap. tured, and for two months was a prisoner at Andersonville. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea. and participated in other engage- ments and saw much active service. He has since followed farming and stock- raising. He has been married twice. His first wife, to whom he was married in INGS. was Miss Amanda Webb, who was born in Orange County. Ind .. in 1537. By this marriage there were two sons. George I. and Newton A. Mr. Burton's second wife was Florence MI., daughter of Samuel and Annie (Wyman) Mathers. Mr. Burton is a Republican. and a member of the United Brethren Church. He owns a good farm, and is one of the intelligent and progressive men of Orange County. There are other members of this large and most remarkable family. of whom space forbids more than mention. The family is represented in all the professions from the pulpit to the school room; in civil offices from Road Supervisor to Governor; in the military [rom private to Major-General. In religion they are principally Baptists, and are hon- orably represented in all the benevolent institutions. A majority of them are members of the Masonic Order. The most of the voters are
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Democrats. They are remarkable as a sociable, peaceable and respect- able family, and the ladies are especially noted for their beauty and social and moral attainments. Its members hasten to marry and bring up large families, and all seem to do well. We find no less than eight een different towns bearing the name, scattered in twelve different States. They have a regularly organized society, known as the " Burton Family Reunion Association," of which Dr. G. W. Burton was the projector. As a people they are of marked characteristics, noted for their outspoken honesty. morality, frugality and generous hospitality, and no more hon- orable name is known throughout the State or Nation.
AMOS P. ADAMS, furniture dealer, was born in Waynesville, Ohio, August 19. 1833, where he was reared and educated, and at the age of seventeen began the trade of cabinet maker, and after remaining three years removed to Richmond, Ind., where he followed millwrighting for awhile, and then returned to Ohio, and from there to Illinois, but in March, 1858, settled in Mitchell and worked at the carpenters' trade. In 1863 he engaged in undertaking. In 1866 he added to his business house furnishing goods, and in 1579 began the manufacture of furniture, having at present a salesroom of 125x132 feet, and doing a fine business. During the late war he was a member of the Home Guards at Mitchell. Mr. Adams has been married twice; first, in Ohio, to Eliza Hael, Octo- ber 28, 1855, who died July 3, 1863, leaving one child-Lydia. He mar. ried his present wife in Columbus. Ind .. she being Miss Hannah Wright, September 13. 1566, and by this union two children have been born: Lula and Jesse Lee. He is a Republican, having cast his first vote for John C. Fremont. The parents of Mr. Adams were Ezra and Sarab (Fitzgerald) Adams, both natives of Pennsylvania, who emigrated to Ohio in 1817; he was a wheelwright by trade.
SOLOMON BASS, a native of Ashe County. N. C., born September 29. 1823, is the son of John and Sarah (Feuder) Bass. both natives of the "Old North State." Originally the Basses came from England. The father was a farmer and a blacksmith, and came in 1523 to this county, but after a year returned to Carolina, and then in 1826 came out to stay. He was a Whig and Republican, and an industrious, respected man. He and wife were parents of five sons and five daughters, all of whom lived to maturity. Solomon was reared a farmer. with fair educa. tional advantages. In youth he learned the blacksmiths' trade. March 12, 1846, he married Catharine Sheeks, who was born in this county April 27. 1825. and died October 9. 1805. She bore her husband thirteen children: Franklin, Diadema, Daniel, David. Sarah, Willis V., Ruth, Nancy J., Hugh, Mary F., John T .. Curtis and Clinton. Novem. ber 7. 1872, Mr. Bass married Mrs. Mary J. (Hall) Lewis, who was born in this township September 29, 1829. He now owns a farm of 450 acres. gained by a life of industry and honesty. He is a Republican, and an exemplary man.
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