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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 40
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ELIJAH W. RAMSEY, a progressive farmer and stock raiser of Pleasant Run Township. was born February 16, 1520, in Lawrence County. Ind .. and is a member of the children here named born to John and Sarah (Chamber-) Ramsey: Milton. Alfred, Francis, Elijah W., John. Joseph. Catharine and Adaline. The parents were natives of North Carolina, but immigrated to Indiana in 1819, participating in all the hardships and inconveniences of pioneer life. Elijah W. secured only such education as was obtainable in the pioneer cabins of his boy- hood. and February 1, 1544, wedded Susan Erwin, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Bodkins) Erwin, who died leaving one son, named James H. November 13. 1948, Mr. Ramsey was wedded to his second and present wife, then Tabitha Caress, daughter of Simon and Martha (Teague) Caress, who were natives of Kentucky and North Carolina respectively. Mr. Caress being a school teacher by profession. The children born to this second marriage were: Ezekiel, John, Joanna, Martha, Isaac, Susan, Flora B., Joseph and an infant that died in infancy. Mr. Ramsey is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and owns a a grood farm of 240 acres.
MARCUS D. REID. Among those who immigrated to Indiana in the year 1525 was Thomas Reid, the father of the subject of this sketch. Born in Kentucky November 28, 1500, he was reared to the
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hardships of backwoods life, and this he fully participated in after com. ing to the Hoosier State. For a wife he selected Sally Owens. who was born November 12. 1803, in the Old Dominion, and by her was the father of twelve children. here named: John, Hannah, William, Rebecca, Alexander, James, Sarah T., Amos, Lilbern, Thomas, Marcus D. and Martha. He and wife were members of the Christian Church. and bis death, which occurred April 1. 1564. was mournfully felt throughout the entire neighborhood. His widow still survives him. Marcus D. Reid was born in this county December 20. 1846. He selected farming as his occupation, and now owns 257 acres of good land, while his only living child owns 320 acres in Young County. Tex. Ho is an Odd Fellow, a Democrat, and in 1882 was elected to the office of Justice of the Peace, a position he yet retains. He married Miss Cora. daughter of Josiah C. and Phetna (Holland) Foster, November 21. 1869, and to their union two children were born, one dying in infancy. and the other-Sarah Phetna-yet living. Mrs. Reid dying June 2. 1875, Mr. Reid selected for his second wife Miss Mary, daughter of William and Elizabeth (McPike) Faubion, and to her was married January 8. 1576. Mrs. Reid was born October 19, 1844. and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
MACK SELBY, a native of this county. was born March 10, 1554. and is the fourth son of George W. and Jennie A. (Fry; Selby, who were natives of Maryland and Indiana, respectively.the former immigrating to the Hoosier State in the year 1520. Mack was reared by his parents to manhood, receiving a fair education in youth, and February 24. 1876, was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Ellen Hudson, daughter of George W. and Margaret (Woolery) Hudson, by whom he is the father of this family: Dora, born Jannary IS, 1577. died February 15. 1980; Dessie, born May 24. 1879; Thomas D .. October 23. 1581. and Claudius W .. October 29. 1583. In addition to attending to his farm of 200 acres. Mr. Selby, for the past few years, has been dealing quite extensively in stock, and is recognized as one of Lawrence County's prosperons and enterprising young men. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, a Republican in politics, and he and wife belong to the Methodist Epi-co. pal Church.
MICHAEL STIPP is a native of the county where he yet resides, bis birth occurring June 25, 1820, and is one in the following family born to John and Maria Stipp: Abigail, Louisa, George, James A., Naomi. Eliza- beth. Martha A. and John. The parents were natives of the Old Dominion, but immigrated to Indiana the year succeeding its admission as a State and found homes in Lawrence County. Until twenty-two years of age Michael made his parents' home his, during which time he received only a limited education from the pioneer schools of his day. March 5. 1546. he was united in wedlock with Miss America Rumsey, who died Angust 8. 1866, leaving this family: Maria, John W .. Nancy L .. James T .. Martha E., George M., Clara E., Carrie A. and Michael M. Celia. daughter of G. and L. (Kern) Williams, became his second wife Jan- uary 15. 1867. Mr. Stipp is a Republican in politics, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is one of the successful and enterpris- ing farmers of the county, owning a well.improved farm of 395 acres.
WILLIAM N. STIPP, a native of Monroe County. Ind., was born December 27, 1849, and is one of seven children whose names are here given. born to George and Mary (McFadden) Stipp : John O-car, Will. iam N., Margaret E., Martha Ann, Alice A., Edward and Sarah Ellen.
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The parents were natives respectively of Lawrence County, Ind., and South Carolina, and were among the best families of the county. Will- iam N. received a good common school education in youth, and February 8, 1872. was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca E., daughter of Charles MI. and Margaret F. (Petree) Anderson, by whom he is the father of seven children, named : Lindsey E., F. M., George M., Newton E., Ralph Oscar, Laura Edith and Lena Ethel. Mr. Stipp makes farming and stock raising his business and owns 156 acres of nicely improved land. In politics he is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
W. C. TODD was born August 29. 1853, in Lawrence County, Ind., and is one of five children: William C .. Florence B., Milton O., John C. and Amanda E., born to David and E. (Ramsey) Todd, who were natives respectively of Monroe and Lawrence Counties, this State. Our subject was reared by his parents until the age of twenty-one years, since when he has been doing business for himself. Miss Julia C. Buechler, daugh- ter of Lawrence and Mary (Biong) Buechler, became his wife September 10. 1574, and two children, named Minnie Pearl and David Leslie have blessed them. During the greater part of the winter seasons of the past eight or ten years, Mr. Todd has taught district school, but during the suinmer months has turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, owning a nicely improved farm of sixty-five acres. He is a Democrat, an Odd Fellow and he and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.
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DR. A. W. BARE. a native of the Hoosier State, is a son of Jacob and Mary (Ray) Bare, who were of German and Irish descent. In 1820 they left Augusta County, Va., the place where they were born, and removed to Clark County, Ind., where our subject's birth occurred Feb- ruary 17. 1828. They lived the remainder of their lives in Clark County, and were parents of this family: Mary, William C., Harriet, John R., Jacob, Addison W. and Joseph D. (deceased). Addison W. Bare, for many years, has been one of the foremost men of Spice Val- ler Township. In politics he is a Republican: owns 140 acres of land adjoining Bryantsville, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was reared on his parents' farm, and remained at his parents' home until the death of his mother in about 1841. In 1848 he graduated from Hanover College, situated in Jefferson County, Iud., and after reading medicine attended a course of lectures at the Louisville Medical University, then practiced for a time at Brownstown, and in 1859 graduated at the medical college in Louisville. Miss Mary A. Cable became his wife October 6. 1853, and their children are: Mattie, James R., John, William A .; Nellie, Annie C .. Mary W. and Thomas B. Mrs. Bare was born April 2, 1835, the daughter of Richard and Ann (Houston) Cable. By a long residence at Bryantsville, Dr. Bare has established a large and lucrative practice. From June, 1864, to Novem. ber. 1865, he was employed as Assistant Surgeon most of the time at Louisville.
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WILLIAM BASS, one of the enterprising and progressive young men of Spice Valley Township, was born in Lawrence County. Ind., March 25. 1859. He is the second son in a family of six children: Aus- tin, Adaline. William, Frances E., Charley and Nora, born to John and Hester A. (Olinger) Bass both of whom were natives of the Hoosier State. Being raised on a farm, he has naturally considered it his life's occupation, and although yet young in years he has secured a desirable farm containing 118 acres. To his marriage with Miss Sallie R. Reed, danghter of John and Sarah J. (Embree) Reed, which occurred Novem- ber 20, 1877. three children have been born as follows: Reed, Grace and Ray. Mr. Bass is a Republican in politics. and Mrs. Bass is a mein- ber of the Christian Church.
RILEY BEASLEY (deceased). a descendant of one of the pioneer families of Lawrence County, was born in Spice Valley Township Octo- ber 14, 1829. a son of Jesse and Catharine (Cameron) Beasley. who were natives of the Old Dominion. He was liberally educated. and selecting farming for his vocation secured a good farm of 420 Heres by hard work and industry. October 14. 1849. his marriage with Miss Margaret E. Chapman was solemnized. and a family of eight children were born to them as follows: Jesse C., Cornelia. John K .. Ella. Elza and three who died in infancy unnamed. Mr. Beasley was one of the most upright and respected men of Lawrence County, and by his unswerving integrity. was highly esteemed. He was a Democrat. a Mason. and his death. which occurred June 23, 1872. was a source of monrning for the entire neighbor. hood. Mrs. Beasley was born February 2. 1833. a danghter of John and Elizabeth (Fields) Chapman. She owns a farm of eighty acres: is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and an estimable lady.
WILLIAM H. BRYANT, a prominent farmer and stock raiser. is now living in his native township. his birth occurring December 11. 1532. Eight children named: Eliza J .. James E .. William H .. Francis. Sarah. Mary. Lucinda and Julia G. were born to his parents. Robert and Lucinda (Culbertson) Bryant, who were natives of Kentucky from whence they immigrated to Indiana in 1829. They were members of the Chris- tian Church. William H. received a good common school education; lived with his parents until of age, and December 15. 1969. married Miss Matilda Hodge, daughter of G. W. and C. (Williamson, Hodge. and by her is father of the following: William W .. Charles W .. Oliver C .. Laura A., Robert. Franklin (deceased). Engene and Jennie MI. Mr. Bryant is the owner of a valuable farm of 240 acres on parts of which is found pure moss agate of the finest quality as well as other valuable geo- logical specimens. During the late war he fought to preserve the Union by enlisting September 2, 1562. in Company D. Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry. and serving faithfully until his discharge. June 9, 1565. In politics he is a Republican, and he and wife are both church members.
H. H. CHASE, a native of the Green Mountain State, was born October 11. 1836. and is one in the following family born to B. and S. (Howard) Chase: Albert. David H .. Hollis H., Lizzie S., Clement B. and L. W. The parents were natives of the Old Dominion, and of English and Scotch desceut. Hollis H. lived with his parents until his twenty. second year. receiving an academical eineation. At that age he started West. and for a time was employed at -chool teaching in Washington and Davies- Counties. On the breaking ont of the war he volunteered
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his services for the suppression of the Rebellion, and was made a mem- ber of Company K. Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Infantry. early in 1561. Owing to disability he was honorably discharged at Indianap. olis in 1563. since when he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. and now owns a good farm of 157 acres. July 15, 1862, he was united in wedlock with Miss Susan Williams, who was born September 24. 1537. a daughter of Richard and Abigail (Kern) Williams. Five chil. .Iren were born to their union and were named Abbie S., Bernice ideceased). L. S .. Lizzie B. and Annie F. The parents and oldest daughter are members of the Christian Church at Mount Olive.
JOSHUA H. CRIM, a native of Martin County, Ind., was born August 21, 1>44. His grandfather, Stephen Crim, was born in Kentucky, in 1788: married a Miss Farris in 1509, who was born in Kentucky in 1793, and by her was the father of twelve children, four of whom lived to be married and rear families. One of these was Martin D., the father of the subject of this sketch : he was of the same nativity as his parents, his birth occurring November 27. 1915. and by hard work educated him- self. In 1\25. he came with his parents to Indiana, where, January 13. 1540. he married Miss Eleanor Busey, of Galesburg, Ill .. and by her became the father of nine children, as follows: Sarah J. (deceased). Mary E. (decensed). Joshna H., C. A. (deceased), Martin D. (deceased). Lyman Austin. Van Rensselaer, Zerilda (deceased), and Matilda. The mother dying December 22. 1862, Mr. Crim married Zerilda J. Burton, March 31. 1863. and six children were the result of this union, named, Joseph, Charles, Nettie. Lizzie, and two that died in infancy nunamed. Mr. Crim lived in Orange County a short time, and while there realized the immenso valne of fine grit of some of the then unopened quarries, and he was ile first to take steps toward the opening of these. For many years he was engaged in merchandising in Martin County. and at one time was a Representative in the State Legislature. In 1556 be began the practice of medicine at Mitchell. but in 1872 established him- -elf in the drug trade, which he continued until his death, June 2S. 1870, and was buried by the solemn rites of Odd Fellowship and Masonry. Joshua H. Crim received an academic education in youth, and clerked in his father's store, and when only eighteen years old, enlisted in Company A. Seventeenth Indiana Volunteer Mounted Infantry. At the battle of Murfreesboro, he received such severe injuries which resulted in his discharge. June B. 1503. He taught school and attended Earl- ham College after his return home, and November 6, 1865, married Miss Julia. daughter of Zachariah and Ruth Burton. by whom he is the father of five children: Charles H .. Ella R., Maggie ML, Lelia und C. B. In 1970. Mr. Crim moved to Huron, where he has built up a large and incrative trade in general merchandise. He is a Republican: a Sir Knight in Masonry: a member of the I. O. O. F. and Baptist Church.
JESSE CONNERLY. Among the carly pioneers of Lawrence County. Ind., wer- John and Martha (Prescott) Connerly, who emigrated from their native State. North Carolina. to Lawrence County, in 1820, and settled permanently in Spice Valley Township. where Mr. Connerly purchased 160 acres of land, and on which he soon afterward died. To him and wife were born these children: William. John, Cullen, Jesse, Jackson. Kenyon. Thomas R .. Mary and Margaret. The mother after. ward married John Ray, and bore him one daughter-Lucinda. Jesse Connerly was born March 5. 1513, and when seven years old, came with his
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parents to Indiana, and has since considered Lawrence County his home. Miss Lucy Luttrell, daughter of John and Nancy Luttrell, became his wife, December 30, 1832, and nine children have been born to them. as follows: Kenyan. Nancy, William. Jackson, T. H., Martha, John, Mar. garet and James. The mother died July 10, 1857, and for a second wife. he selected Elizabeth Edwards. Mr. Connerly is one of the few remaining of our old landmarks. and by an upright life has gained many warin friends and but few enemies. He bas been selected to fill various local positions of honor and trust in the gift of the public, and has tilled each with fidelity and credit. He is a Democrat and a member of the Masonic brotherhood, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.
J. T. DAVIS, a native of Logan County, Ohio, was born September 8, 1834, and is the eldest of nine children as follows: J. T., Sylvester. Sarah MI., Huldah J., Hiram B., Zipporah, Josephine. Joseph and Elias. The parents, John W. and Mary G. (Stokes) Davis, who were born respectively in Virginia September 1S, 1807, and Ohio September 10, 1815, were married in the latter State where they also died. They were consistent members of the Christian Church. J. T. Davis, subject of this sketch, was reared by his parents to manhood. secured a common school education and shortly after attaining majority went to Iowa, where for four years he taught public school, penmanship and farmed. He then returned to Indiana, and began learning telegraphy at Union City. A few years later he was employed by the O. & M. Railroad Company as station agent at Huron, a position he has since retained to the entire sat- isfaction of all concerned. May 2, 1872, Miss Sallie Vigus, daughter of David and Malinda (Miller) Vigus became his wife, and one daughter, Fay, born February 12, 1873, has blessed this union. The Angel of Death visited this household February 19, 1873, carrying away the wife and mother, May 13, 1883, Mr. Davis married Miss Lizzie Vigus, his present wife, and together they live happily in Huron. In politics Mr. Davis is a Republican, and Mrs. Davis is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
E. D. EMBREE, the owner of the old Embree homestead containing 295 acres of land, and one of the prosperous farmers of Lawrence County, was born November 23, 1831. His parents, William JI. and Elizabeth (Culbertson) Embree, were natives of Kentucky, their respective births occurring on Independence Day, 1806, and in 1807. They emigrated to Indiana in 1827 and settled in Lawrence County, MIr. Embree departing this life February 27, 1863, preceded by his wife in September, 1845. The children born to them were named: John, Elijah D., Sarah J., Eliza- beth A. and William L. Elijah D. resided with his parents until the age of twenty-three when he became a student in the graded schools of Bedford and later a clerk in the store of Malott & Reed. Succeeding this he clerked in the dry goods house of Jobn Reed remaining as an employe five years, then becoming a member of the firm under the name of Reed, Embree & Williams. On the death of his father he sold his interest in the store and moved to the old place where he has since resided. August 23, 1850, bis marriage with Miss Mary E. Owens was solemnized and Florence G., born June 26, 1861, and William G., born March 14. 1863, are the only two children born to their union. March 20, 1863, Mr. Embree was called upon to mourn the death of a loved wife and since then he has lived a single life, caring for his children His daugh .
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ter is happily married and the mother of two children. Kate E. and Char- ley E. Mr. Embree is a Republican, and a member of the Christian Church as was also his wife.
ARTHUR HASTINGS. an early settler and prominent citizen of Lawrence County, is a native of Wayne County, N. C., his birth ocenr- ring March 7, 1501. He is the eldest son of Joshua and Elizabeth Hast- ings. the former being a native of Pennsylvania. from whence he removed to the Old North State, representing Wayne County over twenty years in the State Legislature. Arthur Hastings, during his youthful days. received a good practical education and shortly after attaining his majority came to Lawrence County. Ind., on horse-back, and settling down. married Mrs. Mary (Smith) White. by whom he became the father of five children: Emily, Arthur, Mary A., James B. and Wiley G. His first wife dying. Mr. Hastings married Catharine, daughter of D. and MI. (Williams) Bowden, and Elizabeth Jane. now Mrs. Canaan Williams, was the only child born to their union. Farming has been Mr. Hasting's chief occupation through life and he now possesses 244 acres of good land. His present wife as well as did his former one, belongs to the Christian Church of which he has acted as Deacon over thirty years, and as Elder about twenty years. In every respect Mr. Hastings represents the best element of citizenship of Lawrence County. As a Republican he has served in various local positions of honor and trust with credit.
HENRY HOARD was born June 6, 1838, in the county where he yet resides, and is the youngest son in a family of thirteen children born to William and Catharine (Blair) Hoard, both of whom were natives of Tennessee, where they married in 1812. During the war of that year, Mr. Hoard served under Gen. Jackson and in 1818, he and family immigrated to Orange County. Ind .. and a year later to Lawrence County, where he died March 30, 1853. His widow yet survives him at an advanced age, with a fifty years' membership in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Henry Hoard married Miss Melinda Doan. daughter of Harvey and Matilda (Jones) Doan. September 25, 1856, and two children-Catha- rine. born September 15. 1567. and James R., August 24, 1859-are the result of their union. August 5. 1562. he enlisted in his country's canse in Company F. Sixty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. was wounded at Fort Anderson by a shell. saw much hard service, and was honorably di-charged June 22, 1865. Mr. Hoard is one of the leading farmer- of his township and is the owner of a farm containing 155 acres. Mrs. Hoard was born December 20, 1839 in Lawrence County, and is a member of the Baptist Church.
JAMES N. JETER was born February 14. 1\34, in the county where he is yet living, and is oue in a family of twelve children born to Elbert and Sarah (Irvine) Jeter. the former emigrating from Kentucky in 1822 to Bloomington. Ind .. where he followed tailoring for a time, but years later moved to near where he now resides in the vicinity of Orleans. Jame- N. re-ided with his parents until eighteen years old, and during his minority secured a common school education. He began the cabinet- maker's trade at twenty.three atil October 26, 1556 married Miss Mary A. Payne, of Martin County, who was born March 13. 1835. Seven children crowned this union. named. Hester J. (deceased), Edward Everett, Theodore. James X .. William JJ., Maud and an infant, deceased. Mr. Jeter has steadily followed hi- trade ever since marriage, and now con- trols a comfortable trade at Huron, where he resides. July 6, 1861, he
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volunteered to shoulder a musket for the suppression of the Rebellion and became a member of Company F. Twenty-first Indiana Regiment. but afterward was transferred to the Twenty. first Indiana Heavy Artil- lery. July 31, 1804. he was discharged by reason of expiration of term of service. He is a Republican and has been twice elected Justice of the Peace. MIrs. Jeter belongs to the Christian Church.
JAMES MARLEY, a native of the township and county where he yet resides, and the third son and fifth born in a family of eight children, was born June 9, 1838. He was raised on a farm. obtained a fair edn- cation in youth and July 20, 1860. was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Ferrell, who was born October 30, 1943, a daughter of John and Mary (Hoard) Ferrell. When treason threatened the destruction of the Union. Mr. Marley was among the first to volunteer for its preservation. and July 12, 1962, became a member of Company F. Sixty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. In 1863 he was commissioned Second Lientenant of his company, and early in 1865 was promoted to the First Lieu. tenantcy, serving as such until the close of the war. being honorably discharged July 5, 1865. Since that time he has engaged extensively in agricultural pursnits, and a fertile farin of 400 acres is the result of his labors. As an unswerving and ontspoken Republican. Mr. Marley was elected Township Trustee in 1868. serving as such continuously until 1880, with credit to himself and township. In 15st he was again elected to this responsible position. Mrs. Marley is a member of the Baptist Church and the mother of those here named: Mary (deceased). John. Alfred. Howard, Rolla. Harley. Walter, Joseph B. and Christo- pher C'. Manley and Sarah (Blair) Marley, parents of our subject. were natives of North Carolina. were married in Lawrence County. Ind .. and for many years resided in Martin County this State.
B. F. PROSSER was born December 21. 1834. in Washington County, Ind .. and is the fourth son in a family of seven children born to Jacob and Phebe (Hackett) Prosser who were natives of the State of New York. In 1821 the family settled in the county where our subject was born where Mr. Prosser carried on the millwright trade, and where he died in August, 1864. His widow died in Lawrence County in June. 1880. He was a Captain in the old State Militia. a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. and one of the prominent early settlers of Washington County. Benjamin F. Pros-er lived with his parents until his marriage, May 14. 1857, to Miss Jane MI. Simmons, who was born October 2, 1835, a daughter of Abraham and Abigail (Ruff) Simmons. who were also natives of York State, and to their union have been born seven children, named: Willis, Emily MI .. (Mrs. William Wigley). Fran- cis S. (deceased). L. E., Minnie. Benjamin F. and Ralph M. (leceased). For many years Mr. Prosser was engaged in the humber business, but in later years has turned his attention more exclusively to agricultural pur. suits. He owns a farm of 600 seres. i- a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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