History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc, Part 42

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

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WILLIAM FOUNTAIN was born in Lawrence County, Ind .. Febru. ary 2. 1842. and is a son of Stephen and Mary (Clark) Fountain. who were the parents of sixteen children. as follows: Elizabeth. James. Nancy, Stephen. Masy, Abram, Samuel, Phebe, Thomas, John, William. Sarab. Lovisa, Loui-a. Cynthia and Burilla. Until thirty-six years old, William Fountain made his home with his parents, receiving snch edn cation. in bis earlier years. as the common schools afforded. His ocen- pation through life has been farming and stock-raising. and. like the majority of his name, has made a financial success, owning a farm of 320 acres. In politics he is a Democrat, but instead of paying particular attention to political issues, he contines his attention almost exclusively to agricultural pursuits. November 20, 15$2. Miss Eliza Todd. danghter of Samnel and Margaret (Brown) Todel, became his wife, and her parents as well as his. were among the prominent pioneer settlers of Indiana.

JOHN HOLLAND, merchant, is a native of Indiana. second of nine children born to William A. and Mary J. Holland, both natives of Indiana. Subject was born at Leesville, January 15. 1854, and received the ordinary education imparted at the common schools, afterward enter. ing the freshman class of the State University in the fall of 1572. remaining there one term, when he returned home and entered the store of W. A. & J. Holland as salesman, remaining there two year-, and then went into business with his father in 1877, continuing thus till 1SS2. then went into the employ of W. A. Holland, of Leesville. where he is at present. He was married in Leesville, April 26, 1577. to Miss A. M. Gillen, a native of North Carolina, and has two children: Lottie E., born April 22. 1879. and Trella C. A., born March 14. 1\\]. Mr. Holland was elected Trustee of the Township in 1590. held it one term. and was re-elected in 1884. He is an A. F. & A. M., and a Demo- crat.

MCHENRY OWEN. lawyer and editor. was born near Clear Springs. Jackson Co., Ind .. July 1. 1551, the first of tive children born to James W. and Martha (Wells) Owen, both natives of Jackson County, Ind. After the ordinary common school foundation, subject attended the high school

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at Clear Springs three years, with the exception of two winters, during which time he taught school himself. At twenty-three years he entered the State University, taking a course in literature and law. After leav. ing college he located at Brownstown, Ind., and engaged in the practice of law. October $, 1979, he was married to Miss Ada E. Smith, of Leesville. In November. 1879, he was appointed Deputy Prosecutor, and in the spring of ISSO entered into partnership with Judge Ralph Applewhite. In October, 1981. he moved to Leesville and engaged in farming, and in May, 1882, assumed the editorship of The Graphic. and increasing its size the next year, as well as its usefulness. Mr. Owen has two children: Annie, born November 21, 1SS0, and Frank, born March 29. 1883. He is Assistant Postmaster.

WILLIAM MI. SPARKS. a native of the township where he now resides, was born September 11, 1830, and is the only sun of James and Betsey (Hamilton) Sparks, the former coming with his father, Stephen. a soldier of the War of 1812, to Jackson County, Ind., in 1808. James Sparks died Angust 3, 1865, and his widow August 23, 1884. William MI. was raised by his parents to manhood, selected farming for a life's occupation, and June 16, 1857, was married to Miss Semira, daughter of Nathan S. and P. (White) Trueblood, by whom he became the father of Laura H. and Adolphus M., the former dying August 13, 1833, and the latter in infancy. His first wife dying, Mr. Sparks married for his second wife Lydia A .. daughter of George and Sarah (Woody) Payne, February 23. 1860, and this family is the result of their union: James E., born June 9, 1570, died September 17, ISS2; Charley H., born February 15. 1875. and Spencer C., born May 7. 1552. The mother's birth occurred Angst 16. 1841. Mr. Sparks began life's battle a poor boy but by dili- gence and economy has secured a good farm of 231 acres, besides other property. He is a Democrat and one of the county's best citizens.

WILLIAM H. SMITH, M. D., was born in Salem, Washington Co .. Ind., September 5. 1830, the fourth of five children born to Richard and Hannah (Etzler) Smith, natives of Virginia. Subject attended the sem- inary at Corydon. and then entered the college at Bloomington, and after remaining one session, commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Elijah Newland of Salem. In October, 1851. he began a course at Louis- ville Medical College, completing his studies at Bellevue College. N. Y. He located at Leesville, continuing there till 1862. when he took charge of Government Hospital No. 9 at New Albany: remained there till the next year, when he returned to Leesville, and settled down till 1×83, when he went to Bellevue, N. Y., and took a course. then attended the Polyclinics. also taking a special conrse in physical diagnosis. In 1576 Dr. Smith went into merchandising at Leesville; has also been engaged in farming and stock-raising. owning 900 acres of land. He was married June 23, 1857. to Miss Sallie Holland, daughter of John and Euretta Holland, of Leesville, and two children have been born to them: Ada, born April 15, 1858, and Carrie, born March 20, 1860. The Doctor is a member of the District and County Medical Societies and is an A. F. & A. M. and a Democrat.

WILLIAM STICKLES, farmer and carriage-maker, was born in Morris County, N. J., March 2. 1549, being the fourth of nine children born to John E. and Lonisa thimble) Stickles, both natives of New Jer. sey. He received his early education in the common schools in his native State, and at the age of eighteen went into the shop of Oscar Brunson.

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in Drakestown, remaining with him three years. He then came West, traveling for two years in Iowa. Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri, then coming to Indiana in the spring of 1872, and locating in Leesville. He was then engaged in the carriage and wagon-making trades until the fall of 1870, when he moved on to his farm of sixty-three acres. which he had purchased a year previously. In 1876 be purchased a farm in Jackson County, Ind., consisting of eighty acres of good land. He was married January 12, 1873. to Miss Olie J. Wilson, daughter of John and Ann Wilson. of Leesville, Ind .. and one child has been born to them-Dora E .. horn March 27, 1874. Mr. Stickles was elected County Commissioner in 1880, and re-elected in 1882. He is an A. F. & A. M., and a Repub- lican.

JOHN WILSON. blacksmith and farmer, was born in Jefferson County, Ky., in ISIS, and is the fifth of six children born to John and Nancy (Grace) Wilson. natives of Kentucky. Subject attended the schools at Middletown. Ky., and after leaving school at fifteen years of age learned the blacksmith's trade, after which he opened for himself. After following business about seven years he came to Washington Coun- ty. Ind .. and purchased a farm of eighty acres. remaining there six years. He then went to Campbellsburg, bought a farm of thirty acres, and opened a shop. He afterward came to Leesville, purchased a farm of eighty acres and some other property. where he has since remained. He was married in 1843 to Miss N. M. Robinson, of Kentucky. and has tive children: Thomas T., born March 11, 1844: Harriet, February 14. 1846: John F .. March S, 1851; Iola J., January 20, 1854: Virgil. March 21, 1858. August 8, 1562. he enlisted in Company K. Sixty-seventh Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was in the battles of Mun- fordville, Arkansas Post, and on the Red River Expedition. He con- tracted rheumatism while in the service, and in consequence of which he was discharged February 16, 1865. He has been Assessor and Enumerator of his township, is a member of the Christian Church and a Republican.

LORENZO D. WHITTED. farmer, was born in Lawrence County, Ind., January 22, 1527, second of three children born to John and Lavina (Allen) Whitted. natives of Orange County. N. C. The father was born November 22. 1779, and came to Washington County, Ind .. in IS17. He was a minister, and a physician of the botanic school. He was a very generous-hearted man, always being ready to assist the needy. He was married three times, and left a widow in the State of Iowa at his death. which occurred March 12, 1866. Subject received his early education in the common schools, and was married September 3. 1546. to Polly Ann Ellison, daughter of one of the oldest settlers of the county. Subject first purchased a tract of land, but afterward came into possession of the farm he now owns of 120 acres. He has nine children: William F .. born August 17. 1547: Susan M., December 22. 1849: Sarah E .. Sep- tember 25, 1852; Emily J., June 22, 1855; Lavina H., March 14, 1558; Nancy E., March 28, 1860; Anna M., June 20, 1562; John S .. January 22, 1866; James W., May 19. 1569. Mr. Whitted is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, an A. F. & A. M., and a Greenbacker in politics.

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HARRY BRIGHT was born in Lincoln County, Ky., January 13, 1809. being the youngest child of eleven born to Henry and Elizabeth (Pope) Bright. The parents were honest and industrious people, of German descent, and were married in Kentucky. When Harry was nine years old his mother died, and he lived with his father until the death of the latter in 1856. About nine years later he moved to Lawrence County, and bought the farm upon which he now lives. April 15, 1830, he married Lucretia Greenwood, and to this union twelve children were born. nine of whom are now living: Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Swope; Sarah A., wife of Robert L. Rout (deceased); Greenbury, unmarried; Nancy A., wife of W. G. Gentry; George, who married Margaret Her- ring: Amenca, wife of Thomas Griffin; Kate L., wife of James A. Sal- lee. and John H., who married Sarah A. Houston. Mr. Bright has passed a long life at the occupation of farming. He owns 700 acres of good land, and is comfortably situated and prosperous. He deals in live stock. and conducts a distillery on his farm. He is a member of the Democratic party, and one of the county's best citizens. From April 1. 187. to April 30, 1884, Mr. Bright manufactured 19,650 gallons of whisky, from corn which he raised on his farm. Upon this he paid a tax of $17,655.

LEONARD CRAWFORD was born in this township February 1, 1-32. being the second of eight children of William and Melinda (Graham) Crawford. The father was a native of North Carolina, and the mother of Kentucky, and the removal to Indiana occurred about the year 1815. With but little advantage of securing an education and with time spent mainly at hard work on his father's farm, our subject passed his youth and early manhood. He was united in marriage August 24. 1554, with Elizabeth Spear, who bore him six children, of whom these are now living: Joseph L .. who married Annie Jackson; William H., who married Ida Thomas: Mary E., who became the wife of Robert Ingle; Martha L. and David A. Mr. Crawford by industry, good management and good habits has now a farm of 274 acres. mostly well improved and stocked. He and wife are member- of the Christian Church. He is an influential member of the Democratic party.

CRANSTON T. DODD is a native of Fayette County, Ky., and was born March 23. 1517, being the eighth of nine children born to Thomas and Elizabeth (Myers) Dodd. The father was a native of Scotland, and came to Indiana in 1927. Our subject received limited schooling in boyhood. pas-ing his time mostly at hard work on his father's farm. After reaching man's estate he began doing for himself, and so continued alone until December 17. 1550, when he was united in marriage with Jane E. ¡ Litton) Morrow, and to them have been born seven children, of whom the following six are now living: Thomas, who married Mary Guthrie: Nancy, who married John Litton; George M., who married Fannie Me -- ick: James MI .. Charlie M. and Henry E. January 3, 1975, Mr -. Dodd died. and January 31. 1577. he married Jane Eldridge. Mr.

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Dodd has made the occupation of farming very lucrative, as he now owns 760 acres of good land. He deals somewhat in stock. He is a Republican and a member of the Masonic fraternity. He is County Commissioner and will serve at least another term. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church at Tunnelton.

HON. ALFRED GUTHRIE, a prominent citizen of this county, was born in Guthrie Township, June 25, 1828, being the eldest of eight children of Daniel and Lucy A. (Weddell) Guthrie, the fatber a native of Lee County, Va. The latter when a boy, came in June, 1811, with his parents to Indiana. The mother, a native of Tennessee, also came at an early day to Indiana. Alfred passed his youth on his farmer's farm without noteworthy event, receiving in the meantime a good education for that day. On the 6th of September, 1849, he was united in mar- riage with Isabel A. Hubbard, and to them have been born eight chil- dren, of whom the following six are now living: Melvin T., who mar- ried Jennie Payne; Melvina, who became the wife of J. H. Malott; Lillie, who married John P. Davis: Carrie, who became the wife of L. A. Crim; Ella and Alfred A., the last two being yet with their parents. Mr. Guthrie is a merchant by occupation, owning and controlling about 3,000 acres of land, besides his large double store of general merchan- dise at Tunnelton. He is an active Republican, and has done his party good service. He has served about two terms as County Commissioner at a period requiring good judgment, and has represented his county in the Lower House of the State Legislature, serving with satisfaction to his constituency and credit to himself. His efforts have materially con- tributed to the reduction of the Democratic vote of the county, aud especially of his township where the majority has been transferred to the Republicans. He is comfortably situated and happy in his home. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and his wife and daughter are members of the Christian Church.

JOHN D. GUTHRIE was born in Guthrie Township, December 11, 1831, being the third child of Daniel W. and Lucy A. (Weddell) Guthrie. He continued with his parents on the farm until nearly twenty-one years of age, receiving only fair education at the subscrip- tion schools. His youth and early manhood were passed without note- worthy event, and September 21, 1852, his marriage with Patsy Walters was celebrated, and to these parents the following six children were born: Salina, who married William Harris; Archibald, who married Mary Boffle; Lodema, who became the wife of M. Brown; Maria, who became the wife of Volney Hout; Martha and John D., Jr., the two latter being unmarried and at home with their parents. Mr. Guthrie has followed the occupation of farming to the exclusion of other pursuits, and now owns 400 acres of well-improved and well-stocked land. He is a Repub- lican, and himself and family are exemplary members of the Methodist Church.

U. D. GUTHRIE, a native of Guthrie Township, was born Novem- ber 9, 1836, being the fifth child of Daniel and Lucy A. (Weddell) Guthrie, mention of whom is made elsewhere in this volume. The youth of our subject was passed like that of all boys of early settlers, without many advantages, and at hard work in the woods. His education, enough for the transaction of business, was obtained at the old subscription schools, and by application outside of school hours. When almost twenty- one years of age he was united in marriage with Melinda Mundell, and

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to these parents two children were born, both of whom are now deceased. April 1, 1570, Mrs. Guthrie died, and September 30, 1870, he married Lucy O. Brooking, who has borne him five children, four of whom are living: Arthur M., Stella, Winona and U. M. In youth Mr. Guthrie secured a thorough knowledge of farm management, and has since made farming and stock raising his occupation. He is the owner of 302 acres of land. He is a Republican, and an influential man; indeed, the Guth- rie family in all its branches combines nearly all the enterprise and intelligence of the township, which was justly named for them.

MARSHALL GUTHRIE was born in this township July 9, 1840, being the seventh child of Daniel W. and Lucy A. (Weddell) Guthrie, of whom proper mention is made elsewhere. Marshall remained with his parents until the age of twenty-four years, engaged in assisting on the farm and in attending to a limited extent the country schools. Upon reaching his majority he began to accumulate property for him- self, and April 20, 1865, was married to Susan J. Cooper, who bore him one child-Oliver Morton. July 13, 1866, Mrs. Guthrie died. and Feb- ruary 10, 1870. Mr. Guthrie was united in marriage with Mary M. Payne, a native of Howard County, this State, who has presented him with seven children. of whom six are living: Alfred B., William H., Charles E., Michael, Gracie and Clyde. Mr. Guthrie is a farmer, with 265 acres of land, and has also followed merchandising at Tunnelton. He is a Republican, and has officiated as Township Trustee. August 10, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, and served until April, 1803, when he was discharged for disability.

JOHN HARRIS was born in Fayette County, Penn., January 29, 1524. and at the age of twelve years was taken to Ohio by his parents. with whom he remained until the age of twenty.three years, when he came to Indiana and located at Bedford. His education received in youth was limited. In Ohio he learned the mason's trade, which he has followed to some extent since. December 16, 1847, he married Jane Crawford. who bore him three children, two now living: William C., who married Salina Guthrie. and Jane S. E., who married John W. Green, January 21. 1555. Mrs. Harris died, and January 17. 1856, Mr. Harris married Nancy Spear, and seven children are the issue: Priscilla E., wife of W. F. Cooper: Joseph. I., who married Mary J. Allen: Sarah A., who became the wife of H. P. Root; John W., Lausin K., Oliver P. and Eva C. Mr. Harris is a farmer by occupation, and owns 230 acres of good land. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church. He is a Democrat and a Mason. June 3, 1871, his second son by his first wife, a young man twenty-one years old, went bathing in White River and was drowned, to the intense sorrow of his relatives and friends. John Harris is the third of nine children of Joshua and Jane ( Badger) Harris. The parents were natives of Virginia, and the father was a soldier in the war of 1\12.

SIMPSON HOOPINGARNER is a native of Guthrie Township, and was born August 19, 1833. being the eldest of ten children of George and Pharibee (Lee) Hoopingarner. The father was a native of Kentucky and the mother of South Carolina, and settlement was made in Indiana in the year 1518. Simpson spent his boyhood at work on his father's farm, obtaining. in the meantime, the rudiments of an education only. When manhood was reached he began life's battle for himself. He was united in marriage with Rebecca J. Barnhill, October 10, 1853, and to

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these parents three children were born, only two of whom are now living: George W., who married Emily Wikoff, and Joseph. MIrs. Hoopingar- ner died October 11, 1856, and he married Sarah E. Horner, March 29, 1871. She has borne him six children, as follows: Joseph ML., Maggie. Dora. Belona, Elizabeth and Garfield. Mr. Hoopingarner is a prosper. ous farmer and owns 123 acres of good land. August 12, 1562, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, and served until July 7, 1865. and was honorably discharged. He was in several hot engage- ments. He is a Republicau and a member of the Masonic fraternity.

J. SCOTT JONES was born in Butler County, Penn .. August 6, 1848, and is the eleventh of twelve children of Caleb and Eliza (Barron) Jones, both natives of Pennsylvania, of Welsh and Irish extraction respectively. The parents came to Indiana in April, 155. locating in Franklin County, where the mother died about a year later. In 1565 the family moved to this county, locating on the present place of our subject. Here, in 1873, the father died. Our subject passed his youth on his father's farm, and received quite a liberal education, mainly by self application. September 10. 1576, he was united in wedlock with Clarissa, daughter of Mitchell Guthrie, and to these parents three chil- dren have been born: Hattie P., Jessie and Elmer C .. aged respectively seven. five and two years. Mr. Jones is the junior member of the firm of D. S. Jones & Bro., manufacturers and dealers in lumber, who do an annual business of about $25.000. He is a Republican and takes much interest in the success of his party. He was elected Township Trustee in April, 1584, at which time the majority of the opposition was broken down. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church, with which they united in 1874.

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HAYDEN BRIDWELL is a native of Nelson County. Ky., born September 13, 1825, one of thirteen children born to Noah and Nancy (Cuppy) Bridwell, he having been one of the substantial farmers of Law. rence County, and a stockholder in the first bank organized here; he died November 19, 1876. Subject attended the State University, in addition to the common schools, followed farming in early life, and in 1865 began doing a grist-milling business at Avoca, and has continued this business since. October 17, 1850, he married Elizabeth Potter and to this union have been born six children. five living: Mary E .. Pratt H., John B .. Emery H. and Herschel. Mrs. Bridwell is a native of North Carolina. and came to Indiana when quite young with her parents. Mr. Bridwell is one of the successful farmers. now owning over 400 acres of good land. He is a stanch Democrat, and always votes for the man and not the party, believing that his party has as good men as any other. The mother of Mr. B. is still living with her sou at the ripe age of eighty. four years.

EDWARD R. GEORGE, farmer. was born in Washington County. Ind., March 2, 1819, being the oldest of eight children born to James and Martha (Hinkle) George, the father being a native of Kentucky. settling in Washington County in the year ISIS. a farmer by occupa-

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tion: he died in June. 1571. a devont Christian. Subject received a limited education and remained at home assisting his parents till he was twenty.two years of age. December Il. 1845, he married Arrena Hop- kins, and to this union have been born three children, one only living- Epsie -- aged twenty-one years. Mrs. George is a native of Wayne County, Ky .. and came with her parents to this State about the year 1528. The occupation of subject has always been farming, and he now owns over 300 acres of good land. He has also owned and sold several stone quarries. He is a member of the Christian Church, and a Repub- lican. He has filled the office of Township Trustee quite creditably.

ALFRED GRAYSON, farmer. was born February 5. 1822. in the Territory of Arkansas, being the fourth child of eleven born to Benjamin and Nancy (Rigney) Grayson. When subject was four years of age his parents returned to Tennessee. having formerly lived there, afterward removing to this State and settling in this county. Mr. Grayson received an ordinary education, and remained at home till he was of age. Sep. tember 22, IS42. he married Rosanna Hopkins, a native of Wayne County. Ky .. who came with her parents to this State about 1829. The occupation of Mr. Grayson has always been farming, and he has accu- mulated a fine property. owning 440 acres and raising considerable cattle. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity at Bedford. Lodge, No. 345. He is a Republican. and takes an active interest in all laudable enter. prises.

ANDREW J. HAYS. farmer. was born in the township where he now resides November 10. 1832. being the fifth of eight children born to James and Mary ( Bell) Hays. James was a native of Ireland, who came to this country in 1\13. and settled near where is now Louisville. Ky., but came to Indiana in 1830 and bought land in Marshall Township. where he died. Our subject received an ordinary education, and October 14. 1554. married Mary Maddox, and eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living: John W .; Hugh, who married Julia Moore; Jennie: Thomas: Martha J., who married George Needham; Itinces and Andrew J. Mr. Hays owns 150 acres of excellent land, highly improved. Realizing the necessity of prompt action for the preservation of the I'nion, Mr. Hays enlisted in Company F. Sixty-seventh Regiment Indi- ana Volunteer Infantry, and served till April 7. 1863. when he was mus. tered out in consequence of disability. He was in the battles of Mur- freesboro and Arkansas Post and siege of Vicksburg. He and wife are members of the Christian Church. and he is a Democrat.

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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 42

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