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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 39
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ALFORD STORM, old settler, is a native of Jackson County, Ind., born December 18, 1817; son of Isaac and Susanna (Lunsford) Storm; is the seventh in a family of twelve children, and came of Dutch. Eng. lish blood. The parents of Mr. Storm were born in Virgina. His pater- nal grandfather was Peter Storm, a native of Germany, but came to America prior to the Revolutionary war. The parents of Mr. Storm came to the Territory of Indiana before it was admitted into the Union as a State, and made settlement in what was known as Clark's Grant. and then removed to Jackson County and there remained a short time. and then came to Monroe County, and then removed to Greene County and made settlement in Indian Creek. The father of Mr. Storm died in 1862, and his mother the same year. In 1835 Alford was married to Miss Frances Holmes, a native of the Hoosier State. To this union was born one child, viz : William Lowrey Lunsford. Mrs. Storm died in 1836. Mr. Storm was married again in 1838. to Miss Jane Herron, a native of Kentucky, by whom he had seven children. Mrs. Storm died in 1857. and the same year Mr. Storm was united in marriage to Mrs. Orpha Keck, whose maiden name was Kutch. To this union were born three children. Mr. Storm is one of the early-day men of Indiana, and for almost half a century he has farmed where he now resides. He is a Republican. Mr. Storm had seven sons and three sous-in-law in the late Civil war. One of the sons died while in the service, and was buried in Southern soil. but after twenty-one days his remains were disinterred and brought home and now repose beside their mother.
PROF. E. F. SUTHERLAND. general merchant. is a native of Monroe County, Ind. ; born near the village of Harrodsburg. December 28. 1852. is the eldest son living of F. B. and Elizabeth Sutherland, whose maiden name was Sellers. The subject of this biography is of English, Irish and Scotch extraction. The father of Mr. Sutherland was born in Ashe County, N. C., March 7. 1\21. and his mother in Laurel County, Ky .. September 24. 1\23. His paternal grandfather was Joseph Sutherland. a native of Grayson County, Va .: born 1790. His great. grandfather was Alexander Sutherland, of Scottish nativity. and who came to America prior to the Revolutionary war, in which he was a sold- ier, and was at the battle of Bunker Hill. The great great grandfather of the subject of this sketch was Grand Duke of Scotland. In the pio. neer days of Indiana the Sutherland family came to Monroe County. and
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there remained until our subject was about twelve years of age. when he removed to Perry Township, Lawrence County, and the major part of Mr. Sutherland's life has here been spent. His early life was devoted to the service of his father and in attendance at the country school. Mr. Sutherland had so far advanced with his studies by the fall and winter of 1872-73. that he was capable of teaching school, and during this time he taught his first term. During the summer of 1573 he attended the Bedford Male and Female College, and in the spring of 1874 he entered the Northern Indiana Normal School, at Valparaiso. In 1879 he gradu- ated from that institution. Immediately after his graduation he accepted a position in the Southern Indiana Normal School, at Paoli, and in ISSO he became Superintendent of this school and as such, remained for three years and then resigned his position to engage in the mercantile business in Springfield, Ind., in which he still continues. During the winter of 1SS3-54, however, he superintended the public schools at Orleans, Orange County, Ind. The mercantile business has been a success. He has invested about $3,000 and adopted the cash system. The marriage of Mr. Sutherland took place August 19, 1877, to Miss Emma Pearson, a native of Lawrence County, Ind., daughter of William L. and Amanda J. Pearson. To this union have been born: Lola M. and Eugene F. Mr. Sutherland is a stanch Republican, and cast his first Presidential ballot for U. S. Grant. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
LORENZO DOW VOSS, Justice of the Peace, is the youngest of six sons born to Clement and Mary Voss, whose maiden name was Brit. ton. The birth of Mr. Voss occurred May 27, 1818, in Lee County, Va. His father was born in Delaware, and his mother was of North Carolina nativity. This family is of German-Welsh lineage. In 1816 his parents emigrated from North Carolina to Virginia, where they remained a short time, and then removed to Granger County. Tenn., and there the family lived until 1533. when they removed to Monroe County. Ind. His father died in 1862 in Owen County. In 1839 the subject of this brief sketch came to Lawrence County and settled in Springville, and immediately engaged in cabinet making, at which he continued until 1556. when he removed to his present place of residence, one mile and a half south-east of the town, which was so named because of its numerous springs. Mr. Voss was in 1541 united in marriage to Miss Elvira Wilson, a native of North Carolina, daughter of James and Mary Wilson, whose maiden name was Campbell. When Mrs. Voss was about fourteen years of age she came with her parents to Owen County, Ind., and this union was blessed with twelve children, and those that are living are as follows: Badora A., E-ther B., Amon C., Ellington T., William E., Arthur C .. Emery B. and Lorenzo C. By occupation our subject is a farmer and stock-raiser. He now owns 200 acres of fairly well im- proved land. Mr. Voss is an earnest Republican. and cast his first Presidential vote for Harrison. In 1870 he was elected Justice of the Peace for Perry Township, was re- elected in 1879, and 1SS4 was re-elected again. In 1583 he held the same office by appointment. He was in the Quartermaster's service during the late war for fifteen months. Mr. and Mrs. Voss are leading members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are among the prominent people of Lawrence County.
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ANDERSON BODENHAMER. Among the old pioneers of Law- rence County was William Bodenbamer, a native of North Carolina. who settled in Indiana with his father when the State was vet new. when it required energy and fortitude to encounter the innumerable hardships of the day. He married Margaret Mason. a native of the Blue Grass State. and their union was blessed with the following named children: Anderson. Huldah, Lafayette, Mahala, Nancy Ann. John S., Phebe MI .. William H. H .. James M. and Andrew C. The first-named of these is the subject of this sketch. Born in Lawrence County, Ind., June 20, 1830, his early life was spent in such pioneer pursuits as were common for the boy of that day. February 20. 1852. he wedded Miss Sophia A .. daughter of Edward and Polly. Ann (Rice) Kern, by whom he is the father of seven children: Mary Ann. Margaret J., William J., Clara I., Theodore, Cora Delight and Schuyler K. Mr. Bodenhamer is a successful farmer. own. ing 159 acres of good land, is a Republican politically. and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.
ANDREW J. CLARK, a progressive farmer and large land owner of Pleasant Run Township, was born May 30, 1544, in Lawrence County. Ind .. and is the second son in a family of nine children born to James and Mary (Helton) Clark, who were natives of Kentucky and Indiana respectively. Andrew J. secured only a common school education and when rebellion was threatening to overthrow our country, he went to the front and although yet a boy did effective service in his country's cause as a member of Company G. Fiftieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Early in 1801 was the date of his enlistment. and January 7, 1865, the date of his discharge. Mr. Clark has followed agricultural pursuits through life and by industry and good management has secured 515 acres of good land. As a Democrat in politics, he has served his township as Assessor with credit, and in matters of a landable public character he is ever ready to lend a helping hand. July 27. 1565. he was married to Miss Mary A. Kinser. who was born December 15. 1842; to Hezekiah and Mary (Hellenberg) Kinser, and by her is the father of this family: Dawson L., David M .. Dalton N., Dorothy O .. Dora P., Daisy Q. (deceased), Dilesta R. and Dilland S.
DAVID CUMMINGS, a native of the county in which he yet resides. was born November 20, 1523, a son of Malakiah and Susan (McBride) Cummings, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Tennessee and old pioneers of this county, their advent within the State's borders being in the year 1815. David was reared amidst the pioneer scenes of his native township. remaining with his parents until he attained majority. Elizabeth, daughter of Moses and Mary (McPiker Faubion became his wife October 13, 1842. and to their union twelve children have been born. named: Nancy C., James W., one that died in infancy unnamed, Dinah M., Mary M., Susan E., Enoch J., Lottie (deceased). Jackson W., Kittie L .. George MI. and David S. James W. was one of Lawrence County's heroes, who went to battle for the Union during the late war.
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He was captured and died a death of great suffering at Andersonville. Mr. Cummings is a successful farmer. the owner of 150 acres of land, a Democrat in politics and both he and wife are honored members of the Christian Church.
DAVID G. DOUGLASS was born in Chautauqua County, N. Y .. December 4, 1827, the oldest son of Joel and Mahala (Green) Douglass. who were natives of Vermont and honest and industrious people At eleven years of age he became a resident of the Hoosier State which has . been his home, largely, ever since. February 10, 1549. his marriage with Miss Catharine, daughter of James and Celia (Bales) Helton was solem- nized, and to their union this family has been born: James W., George W., one that died in infancy uunamed. Sarah C., Clovis O. (deceased), A. B .. Stephen A. (deceased). William L., Mary E., Grant and Eler. Mr. Donglass began life a poor boy, but by dilligence and economy has secured a creditable farm of 23 acres. besides a saw mill and coru-mill. He is a Republiban in politics, and he and wife belong to the Meth- odist Episcopal Church.
ROBERT H. ELLISON was born in Bono Township, this county. April 4. 1-39. and is one of the following four children. yet living, born to James and Polly (Hamilton) Ellison: James H., Robert H .. Elizabeth J. and Mary A. The parents were natives of Kentucky, from whence they emigrated to what is now Washington County, Ind., in the year 1809. and from there removed to the birthplace of our subject about eleven years later. Robert H. resided with his parents until his mar- riage December 9, 1562. with Mi-s Nancy, daughter of Benjamin and Enpha (White) Newkirk, after which he engaged in farming and rearing
«tock for himself. By industry he has secured a comfortable home and a farm of 305 acres of good land, besides other property. Mr. Ellison is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic fraternities; is a Democrat in politics, and has served the citizens of Pleasant Run Township three terms as Trustee, with credit and satisfaction. Mrs. Ellison is a mem- ber of the Missionary Baptist Church; is a native of Indiana as were also her parents, and is one of the following named family of two children that are yet living: David and Nancy. By Mr. Ellison she has had three children, named: Polly A., Elmora and Oscar B.
WILLIAM T. ELLISON. M. D .. is the third son of eleven children of James H. and Mary A. (Breckenridge) Ellisou, and was born Ingust 16. 1\49. in the county where he now resides. His father was born in Washington County. Ind., in the year 1519, and his mother was a native of Kentucky. William T. Ellison secured a good practical education in youth, and remained with his parent- until the death of his father, in abont 1867. At that nge he began the study of medicine with Dr. May. with whom he remained for some time, and then graduated at the Bel- view Medical College with distinction. He embarked in the practice of his profession in the State of Illinois, but two veurs later located at Hel. tonville, where he has established a comfortable business which is stead. ily increasing. February 4. 1579. be was married to Miss Cora E. Honston, by whom he became the father of one son-Spencer-that died eight days after birth. Mrs. Ellison is a member of the Christian Church. Dr. Ellisou is one of Lawrence County's progressive men: is a Democrat in politics and an able physician.
JOHN H. FAUBION, a descendaut of one of Lawrence County's pioneer families, is the youngest of three children-William, Mary J. and
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John H. - born to the marriage of Henry and Elizabeth (Lenox) Faubion, who were natives respectively of Tennessee and South Carolina, immigrat- ing to Lawrence County. Ind .. in 1827, where each passed the remainder of their days. John H. was born in Pleasant Run Township December 19. 1832. and in youth secured such education as the limited means of that early day afforded. He selected farming as his vocation through life, and by economy and industry has secured 236 acres of good land. October 9, 1856. he was united in wedlock with Miss Frances A. Thomp- son, who was born January 14. 1838, a daughter of Eli and C. A. (Palmer) Thompson, and by her is the father of six children. named William W., James M., Mary J., Louisa C., Elnora and Florence E. In politics Mr. Faubion adheres to the principles of the National Green- back party, and he and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
J. C. FOSTER was born March 12, 1522, in Clark County. Ind., and is one of six children: John W., Josiah C .. James P., E. C., Craven. T. and Louis M., born to Samnel and Mary (Craig) Foster, who emi- grated to Indiana in 1818. Samuel Foster was a soldier of the war of 1S12. Josiah C. secured a fair education from the common schools, and remained at home until the breaking out of the war with Mexico. when he became a Second Lieutenant in Company F. Second Regiment of Indiana Infantry. He was honorably discharged at New Orleans on the expiration of his term of service, and returning home was married to Miss Phetna M. Holland. daughter of William and Phetna (Duncan) Holland, August 18, 1847. Nine children have blessed this union as follows: Mary, Laura J., Cora N., Arabella. Lizzie, Charlotte, L. E., Adda and George MI. Soon after marriage Mr. Foster engaged in mer- chandising at Heltouville, where he still continues; also attending to a farm of 425 acres adjoining Heltonville. In all he owns 725 acres of land. In politics he is a Democrat, is a member of the Masonic frater. nity and of the Christian Church. MIrs. Foster belongs to the United Presbyterian Church.
STEPHEN FOUNTAIN. a son of Stephen and Mary (Clark) Fount- ain who emigrated from their native State, North Carolina, to Lawrence County, Ind., in 1826. where they are yet living. was here born Septem- ber 1, 1533, and was reared and educated in his native county. Selecting farming as his vocation through life he has eminently made it a success. now owning and overseeing 1,100 acres of Pleasant Run Township's best land, upon which he rears large quantities of stock. taking especial pains in the cultivation of pure Cotswold and Lincoln sheep. Mr. Fountain deserves much praise for the interest and active part he has taken in the advancement of the stock interests of Lawrence County. As citizen of the county he is well posted and intelligent. is a Democrat in politics and he and wife belong to the Christian Church. His wife was formerly Miss Elizabeth Speer, a daughter of A. and D. (Kerby) Speer, and to his union with her nine children have been born, as follows: Andrew S., Mary. James W., Emma J. (deceased). Jessie, Jason C .. Laura. Ida I. and Belle.
PLEASANT M. HELTON, a native of Hawkins County. Tenn .. was born December 25. 1516. and is the oldest son of Adam A. and Polly Helton, who immigrated to the Hoosier State the fall of 1822, finding homes in Pleasant Run Township. His mother, Polly Helton. was a physician, and for eleven years practiced medicine and midwifery exten- sively over a wide scope of country. This lady is yet living at the
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advanced age of eighty-nine years, and is the grandmother of 128 per. sons. Pleasant M. Helton was raised to manhood on the farm of his parents, receiving such educational advantages as the schools of that early day afforded. Miss Milly Julian was his first wife, and this lady dying he married Mrs. Rebecca (Hanna) Cain. a widow lady, by whom he is the father of five children. named Alfred, George R., Mary A., Joseph T. and Pleasant P. Mr. Helton has made farming his life occupation and is the owner of a farm containing 120 acres. In politics he is a Democrat and is one of the popular men of his township.
GEORGE W. HUDSON, a native of Rowan County, Tenn .. is one of Lawrence County's old pioneers. emigrating with his parents to Indi- ana when only eight years old, and locating at Fort Ritner, in this county. where he was raised to manhood. Like his father before him, he has always followed agricultural pursuits, and by hard work and economy has earned a good farm of 458 acres, where he lives, and 320 acres in Iowa. Mr. Hudson was born August 15, 1$20, and is a son of Washington and Barbara (Hunt) Hudson, who were parents of these children: Mary. John, William, Nancy C., George W., Jane, Caroline Elizabeth and Reuben. 'His marriage with Miss Margaret. daughter of Jacob and Hannah (Todd) Woolery, was solemnized January 1, 1845. and to them this family have been born: Mary E .. John W., Hannah J., Thomas J., Nancy L .. Sallie E., Reuben W., George W. and Mattie. Mr. Hudson is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic broth- erhood, and he and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. The parents of Mrs. Hudson came to Indiana in the year 1$18, and her grandfather, who was a native of Holland, settled in Pennsylvania. Mr. Hadsou is of Irish and English descent.
ANDREW LIVELY. The parents of the subject of this sketeli. David and Catharine ( Arwine) Lively. were native- of Virginia and Ten- nostre respectively. They came to Indiana in the year 1826. when wild game of various kinds was abundant. and when life was one continuous round of hard work and self sacrifice. In 1540 they moved to Lawrence County, which has since been the home of the family. Andrew Lively was born October 25. 1533. in Brown County, this State: remained at home a-si-ting hi- father until of age, and September 25, 1856. married Sarah Aun. daughter of Alexander and Catharine (Ramsey) East, by whom he is the father of nine children, as follows: William Marion. Henry Bateman. David Alexander. Clara Catharine, a child that died in infancy unnamed. Susan Anna (deceased). Minnie Isis. Walter (deceased) and Mary Ellen. Mr. Lively has made farming and stock-raising his chief occupation through life, and i- the owner of a 2-0-acre farm. He is a Democrat in polities, and a man well and favorably known throngh. out the county.
WILLIAM MCKNIGHT. an enterprising farmer owning 137 acres of land upon which he reside- in Pleasant Hun Township, was born in Lawrence County. Ind .. March 2. 1521. January 13. 1845, he wedded Miss France- Owens, who died January S. 1-45. and April S. 1856. he married Miss Mary M. Ikerd. his present wife. Mr. MeKnight is a son of George and Mary (McGee) MeKnight, who were natives of North Car- olina and Kentucky, the former in. migrating with his parents to Indiana Territory in 1811. nud is one of the following children: Elijah. William, Wa-hington R .. Joseph. George. Mary Ann. Henry, Lydia. Louisa. John and Miranda. Mrs. France- Mcknight (deceased) was a daughter of
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Jobn and Sarah Owens, and to her marriage with Mr. Mcknight three children were born, named: Eliza Jane. James W. and George Volney. The present Mrs. William MeKnight is a daughter of David and Sarab (Bysinger) Ikerl. and although no children have been born to her union with Mr. MeKnight they have one adopted son, whose name was Henry A. Gleason. but is now Henry A. Mcknight. Both MIr. and Mrs. Mcknight are members of long standing in the Methodist Episcopal Church.
JAMES MUNDELL. a descendant of one of Lawrence County's old- est families, was born here October 15, 1529. the fourth son of Isaiah and Abigail (Hunter) Mundell. both of whom were natives of Kentucky. com- ing to Indiana in 1800 and 1SIS respectively. For twenty-three years James remained with his parents, attending school and assisting on the home farm. Miss Polly Ann. daughter of Thomas and Catharine (McCoy) Peed, became his wife December 14. 1851. and in September, ten years later. he left friends and fireside to do battle for the right He was a member of Company G. Fiftieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, but owing to disability was discharged in 1562. at Bowling Green. Ky. MIr. Mundell is one of his township's prosperous citizens, and in addition to farming, deals in general merchandise on his farm. Both he and wife belong to the Christian Church.
JOHN NORMAN was born September 11. 1854. in Monroe County. Ind., and is the second of this family born to Hezekiah and Catharine (Todd) Norman: Peter. John. George MI .. Wesley W., Elizabeth, Mary Ellen, Franklin P., Milliard P. and Stanley. He received a good com. mon school education in youth, and afterward attended normal school for some time. February 7. 1875. Miss Joan Gyger. daughter of I. and J. (Perkins) Gyger. became his wife, and this union has been productive in the birth of three children, named: Edgar W., Wesley E. and Walter. Both parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Nor- man has always followed farming and -tockraising, owning a good farm of 2700 acres. In politics he strongly advocates the principles of the National Democratic party. and after serving one term as Township Trustee which reflected credit upon his judgment. he was re-elected to the same office at the April election of ISS4. His parents were among the early pioneers of Indiana.
THOMAS L. PALMER, one of the oldest men in Lawrence County, as well as one of the county's earliest pioneers, was born February 28. 1707. in Loudoun County. Va., and is one in a family of six children born to Damel and Letitia (Fulkerson) Palmer, who were natives of Now Jersey. During the war of 1512 he served his country faithfully under the command of Col. Reno. and a few years after its close moved to Ken- theky where be married Miss Abigail Stipp, April 6. 1524. In 1\26 he settled in Shawswick Township, Lawrence Co .. Ind., but a few years later moved to Illinois and from there in 1535 returned to Lawrence County and settled permanently in Pleasant Run Township, which has since been his home. Mrs. Palmer was born December 10. 1799. and by Mr. Palmer became the mother of six children, named: Amanda, Rebecca, Letitia, James Wood. John and Catharine. She died a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. August 10. 1576. Mr. Palmer by au mpright life has made nummerons warm friends and but few enemies: he has always followed agricultural pursuits and is the owner of a good farm of 250 acres.
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JAMES W. PALMER, one of the principal farmers in Pleasant Run Township, was born in Coles County, Ill., February 4, 1831, and is the eldest son in a family of six children born to Thomas L. and Abigail (Stipp) Palmer, who were natives respectively of Virginia and Kentucky. The family immigrated first to Indiana in 1827, but afterward removing to Illinois, did not make a permanent settlement in the State until seven years later. James W. Palmer was reared on a farm, and has passed the greater part of his life engaged in agricultural pursuits. He lived with his parents until twenty-five years old, secured a fair education from the common schools, and August 13, 1856, married Susan, daugh. ter of James W. and Maria Jane (Carter) Knight, by whom he is the father of ten children, namely: Mary E., Margaret J., Sarah L., Ann E., William E., James L., George, Rebecca, Amanda and Flora. Of the above, Mary E., Margaret and William are dead. Mr. Palmer owns a good farm of 169 acres, is a Republican, and both he and his wife are quembers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
A. M. RAMSEY, a native of Iredell County, N. C., was born January 22, 1509. and is the oldest of two sons-Alexander MI. and Alfred-born to John and Martha (Alexander) Ramsey, who were also natives of North Car- olina. from whence they immigrated to Lawrence County, Ind., in Decem. ber, 1819. settling in Pleasant Run Township. Until attaining his majority Alexander MI. lived with his parents, and November 9, 1830, married Melinda, daughter of Nathan and Obedience (McPike) Browning, by whom he became the father of this family: John N., Mary J., Eliza A., Obedience, Amanda A .. Martha, William W., Catharine, Sarah F., Benja- min W., Evaline and James A. The mother dying September 20. 1570. Mr. Ramsey married for his second wife Mrs. Martha E. (Storms) Starr, November 7. 1573. For years he was engaged in merchandising and milling. but at present is exclusively engaged in general farming. He has eighty acres of land; is a Democrat in politics, casting his first vote for Andrew Jackson. and Mrs. Ramsey is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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