History of Lawrence, Orange, and Washington counties, Indiana : from the earliest time to the present, together with interesting biographical sketches, reminiscences, notes, etc, Part 77

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

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HARRISON JOHNSON is a nativeof French Lick Township. Orange Co., Ind., where he now lives and was born February 7, 1822. He is one of the children of Michael and Elizabeth (Grisom) Johnson, who are else. where mentioned. In youth he received a good education such as the common schools of his day afforded. He remained at home with his par- ents until about forty years old. He enlisted in Company F, Fifty eighth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. In this he served about one year and was honorably discharged on account of failing health, August 1. 1502. Since then he has been engaged in farming almost exclusively, and now owns about 200 acres of good land on which he raises considerable stock. Politically, he is a Democrat, and belongs to the Methodist Epis- copal Church and G. A. R. His wife was Mrs. Jane (Brown) Underwood, who was born October 10. 1837. Their wedding was one June 22, 1865, and of their tive children four are now living.

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JOHN K. MAVITY. one of the most successful teachers in Orange County, was born near Paoli, September 12, 1845. He is a son of William F. and Mary (Snider) Mavity, both natives of Orange County, Ind., and who have a family of nine children. They were married in 1844, and are still living. Their oldest child is John K., the subject of this sketch, who was raised on a farm in Paoli Township, and remained with his par- ents until twenty five years old. Ho received a good education and for the past twenty-one years has been engaged in teaching school during the winter seasons and working on the farm in summers. He has taught twenty-one terms and is a success in that profession. Almira A. Doak, also a native of Orange County, became his wife September 27, 1870. This nnion has been blessed with a family of seven children, all now liv. ing. He is a Democrat in politics and has been seven years Justice of the Peace. He is now living in French Lick Township. where he owns a good farm of 108 acres, which he has acquired by his own industry and econ- omy. In religion he is a member of the Christian Church.

ELIJAH J. PINNICK is a native of township and county where he now lives, and was born February 3. 1520. a son of James and Mary (Cobb) Pinnick. The father was a native of Kentucky, and came to Orange County in 1515, and entered in what is now French Lick Township. He remained here the balance of his life, raising a family of twelve children. Elijah Pinnick remained with his parents during his youth, and early manhood, receiving only a moderate education, such as the primitive schools of that day afforded. On the opening of the Mexican war he enlisted in 1846, in Company B, Second Regiment Indiana Voiunteer Infantry. Heserved for one year and was then discharged at New Orleans. The only battle at which he was engaged was that of Buena Vista. Returning from the war he made his home with his father, until his marriage. That occurred December 23, 1848, when Mary A. McBride became his wife. The result of this union is a family of nine children, five of which are still living. His wife's death occurred June 2. 1848, and on January 31. 1869, his second marriage was solemnized. By this wife, whose maiden name was Drusilla Cobb, he is father of four children. On November 8. 1861, he enlisted iu Company G, Forty. uinth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, as Second Lieutenant. This he resigned April 9, 1862. on account of failing health. He is now one of the prominent farmers of his township, owning 160 acres of good land. He is a member of the G. A. R., and a Republican in politics.

DR. SAMUEL RYAN is a native of Floyd County, Ind., and was born May 3, 1829. a son of Wilson and Rebecca (Taylor) Ryan. His father was a native of Kentucky, and was born in 1807, and while a young man, moved to Corydon. Ind. He was a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church. Later in life he moved to Missouri, where his death occurred in 1546. Misa Rebecca Taylor was born in Floyd Conuty, in IS11. and when about sixteen was married to Wilson Ryan. Of their three children, only one, Dr. Ryan, is now living. Wilson Ryan was three times married and the father of seven children. Dr. Samuel Ryan was raised in Greenville, Ind., by his father, and in 1846 he went to the Mexican war and remained fourteen months. Being too young to enlist as a soldier. he went as a teamster. On his return from the war he lived in Missouri for a time with his parents, and it was then he began the study of medicine. This he continued for six months, then moved to Harrison County, Ind., and for about four years did a mercantile

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trade. He continued the study of medicine after this with Dr. John S. Ducate, at Fredericksburg. Ind., and attended lectures in the Eclectic Medical College, at Cincinnati, and in the Central College of Physicians and Surgeons, at Indianapolis. He has practiced his profession for twenty-six years, most of the time at French Lick Springs, where he has an extensive and lucrative practice. Miss Amelia D. Haucock, of Harri- son County, Ind., became his wife in October, 1850. Of their four children, only William E. and Annie are now living. The former is a graduate in medicine, and associates with his father in the practice at the Springs. Dr. Ryan is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the Masonic fraternity.

TRIMBLE FAMILY. James J. Trimble, deceased, was born in Virginia, November 1, 1814. His parents were Moses and Mary (Berry) Trimble, who with their family came to Orange County, Ind., in 1819. and settled near Hogs Defeat, in Greenfield Township. Moses afterward moved to French Lick Township, where he remained until his death, in 1850. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. Was but once married, and was the father of six children, none of whom are now living. James J. was raised on the farm with his parents, and his whole life was spent in agricultural pursuits. He was married to Mrs. Emily (Willyard) Ketner, April 3, 1854. Sheis a native of North Carolina, where she was born in Stokes County, July 25, 1824. Four children was the result of this union, and Mrs. Trimble is now living among her sons. James J. died August 31, 1876, and was one of the prominent citizens of Orange County. Volney Trimble is a son of James J. and Emily Trimble, and was born in French Lick Township, January 9, 1855. He was raised hy his parents on the old homestead farm, where his grandfather first located. His education is very good, such as the common schools of a few years ago afforded. He is engaged in the vocation of his father. Starting in life with nothing, he has succeeded in obtaining a good farm of 140 acres, well cultivated and stocked. Miss Anna Snipes, who was born in Bar. tholomew Connty, Ind., November 15, 1857, became his wife on the 15th of February, 1877. He is a Democrat in politics, and belongs to the Christian Church. He and wife are parents of four children, all living. William E. Trimble is another of the sons of James J. and Emily Triw- ble, his birth occurring September 17, 1856. The whole of his life has been spent in French Lick Township, his place of nativity, and he has been almost exclusively engaged in farming. He received a good common school education, and on March 13, 1881, he was married to Miss Susan Rogers, also a native of Orange County. To them one child has been born. Politically, he is a Democrat, and an active and energetic young farmer. He is the owner of a good farm, which he has acquired by his own industry, and raises considerable stock. He is a member of the Christian Church. Charles S. Trimble, a brother of Volney and William E., was born November 1. 1858. Like his brothers, he was brought up to a farmer's life, and he has not yet deserted his early training. He was educated in the common schools of the county. His home is now on the same farin where his father and grandfather lived and died, and of which he owns 120 acres He married Miss Mary A. Lashbrook, November 12. 1879, and by her he is the father of two children. both living. He, too. is a Democrat, and a member of the Christian Church, and one of the promising young men of his community.

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ABNER W. ALLEN, a prominent citizen of Greenfield Township, Orange County, Ind., was born in Mercer County, Ky., February 7, 1519. His parents, Eli and Elizabeth (McDonald) Allen. came to Orange Connty the same year of his birth. In youth he shared the privileges commou to that day for obtaining an education, and during the time of his minority resided at his father's home. He was united by the bonds of matrimony to Miss Margaret Agan, on March 22, 1846, and to their union seven children have been born, only one, Mary E., whose birth was March 1, 1860, uow living. Mr. Allen has been a farmer all his life. and is one of the worthy and influential men in his neighborhood. He is a Democrat in politics, and served the people of his township as Trus tee for three years. He served his country in the Civil war, enlisting in Company H. Forty-fourth Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, where he remained nntil the close of the war, and was honorably dis charged at Chattanooga. Tenn., July 3. 1805.

ALFRED APPLE, farmer and stock- raiser of Greenfield Township, was born in Guilford County, N. C., January 1, 1833. He is the fifth in a family of ten children born to John and Mary (Loman) Apple, who came to Orange County, Ind., in 1839. The parents were among the best citizens of the county, and John Apple, the father, owned a large amount of real estate. He took an active interest in the political affairs of his day, and served his township as Trustee several terms under the first public school system. Alfred Apple lived with his parents until his marriage and during his minority: acquired a good common school edu- cation. On the 25th of March, 1856, he was married to Sarah, a daugh. ter of Henry and Rosanna (Huffines) Low. Their union has been blessed with six children, named and born as follows: Anderson. Jannary 24, 1560: Galena. November 25. 1862: Horten, Jannary 4, 1865: Columbus A., January 11. 1865: Alfred A. M., November 23, 1874, and Arnold E., October 27. 1877. Mrs. Apple was born June 11, 1837. Both the par- ents are members of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Apple has been a successful farmer, and now owns 840 ares of land; is a Democrat in politics, and takes considerable interest in connty affairs.

SOLOMON APPLE is one of the prominent citizens of Greenfield Town-hip. Orange County. Ind. He is a farmer and owns 455 acres of good land improved with ordinary farm buildings. His wife, Barbara J., is a daughter of George and Mary (Palmer) Teaford, and their mar- riage was celebrated January 20. 1859. These eleven children are theirs: Andrew J., Milton, Mary P., Henry J., Elzora, Margaret, Edward, Clara .A., Linus and two deceased infants. The parents are both mem- bers of the United Brethren Church, and active in supporting that and all other praiseworthy enterprises of the community. He is a Democrat in politics and belongs to one of the leading families in Orange County, and the same can be said concerning his wife. Mr. Apple is one of the ten children of his parents, who were John and Mary ( Lowman) Apple, natives of North Carolina, where Solomon was born in Guilford County,

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May 10, 1838. Not long after this the family iinmigrated to Orange County, Ind., where their home has ever since been.

JOHN L. APPLE is a prominent farmer of Greenfield Township, Orange County, Ind., where he was born October 13. 1846. His par- ents are John and Mary (Lowinan) Apple, who raised a family of eleven children, John L. being the ninth son. He received a common school education in the district schools of his neighborhood. Until four years after his marriage, which occurred March 26. 156S, he made his home with his parents and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Hitherto this has been his only occupation, and he owns a good farin of 300 acres, rais. ing a considerable amount of stock. His wife is Nancy A., daughter of John and Elizabeth (McDonald) Parks, and by her he is the father of four children. named Savanna, Mary E., Stella and John A. T. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church, and he belongs to the Christian Church, is a Democrat in politics, aud one of the young and energetic farmers of the county who shares the high opinion of all who know him.

GEORGE BENNETT was born in Harrison County, Ind., May 17. 1827. In a family of eleven be is the sixth. His parents were William and Rebecca (Pittman) Bennett, who were natives of Kentucky. where they were married. From that State they came to Indiana, locating first in Harrison County, whence they came to Orange County some time prior to 1833. Here they spent the balance of their lives and at their deaths were buried in Providence Cemetery. George Bennett received in bis boyhood an ordinary education such as the early schools afforded. He was raised to a farmer's life by his parents, with whom he remained until twenty-two years old. At that age he was married, July 10, 1849, to Miss Nancy Grimes, who has borne him a family of nine children, named James, Dice E., Samuel, Rebecca, Alonzo T., George W., John L., Abraham F. and Isaac L. Farming is the almost exclusive occupa- tion of Mr. Bennett and he owns a farm of 260 acres well improved and cultivated. As members of the Baptist Church he and wife have been prominent for more than twenty years in their community. He belongs to the fraternity of Odd Fellows and is a stanch Democrat in politics.

JOEL C. DILLARD, a native of Orange County. is the fourth in a family of ten children that were born to John L. and Elizabeth (Kearby) Dillard, his birth occurring January 20. 1818. The father was a native of Virginia and the mother of Kentucky, and they were married in the latter State, whence they came to Indiana in 1811. and located in what is now Stampers Creek Township, Orange County. He died in 1830 and she in 1868, both being buried in the Paoli cemetery. Joel C. lived with his parents until the death of his father and then began the tailor's trade, which he followed for some time. By diligence and application he acquired a good common education with but little if any help from the teachers and schools of his day. He did this so thoroughly that he was well qualified for teaching, and after that taught thirty-six terms of school and all but two in his native county. His marriage with Miss Mary Harned was soleinnized March 2, 1842. To this union four chil- dren have been born, and named. Rachael P., Elizabeth E., Saralı S. and Samuel H. Mr. Dillard now devotes his attention to farming. and owns 200 acres of good land. On August 20. 1849, he was grieved by the death of his wife. Mary Hall became his second wife September 5, 1850. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dillard are members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and he is a Democrat in politics. In 1848 he was elected

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Justice of the Peace, but after two years he resigned that office. In 1870 he was elected County Commissioner, and in that capacity he served the people of the county for nine years.

DR. WILLIAM D. ELLIS, of Unionville, Orange County, is a native of Harrison County, Ind. He is the third son and sixth child in a family of thirteen, of which Richard R. and Nancy (Whiteman) Ellis were the parents. The birth of William D. occurred on the 7th of June, 1539. His schooling was confined to the primitive school of his boyhood in his native county, and his education as a consequence is nothing more than ordinary. On the 16th of October, 1859, he led to Hymen's altar Miss Martha E. Radcliff, who bore him three children: Eliza J., Mary E. and Matilda F. In the fall of 1864, with his family, Mr. Ellis moved to Clay County, Ill., where his wife died May 19 following. The next year he returned to his father's home in Harrison County. Soon after this he began the study of medicine with Dr. Line. of Dubois County. In November, 1807, he commenced the practice of his profes- sion at Unionville, which he has ever since continued. Mrs. Paulina (Sinclair) Newton became his second wife March 3, 1868, and Lillian is their only child. Dr. Ellis has been successful in practice and owns considerable property. He is a member of the Baptist Church and his wife of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Democrat in politics and one of Orange County's best citizens.

JOHN H. GILLIATT is the third child and oldest son in a family of eleven children born to Albert and Elizabeth (Leech) Gilliatt. The parents were both natives of Virginia, where they were married, and about the year 1537 they immigrated to Orange County, having made that their home ever since. John H. Gilliatt. their son, was reared to manhood by his parents, and after the breaking out of the Rebellion he eulisted in the service of his country in Company A, Forty ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was discharged on account of disability at New Orlean-, January 4. 1964. Two years after returning home he was mar- ried to Mis- Lucinda Kendall, January 11, 1566. The names of their ten children are: Jemima A .. Rosa I., Nancy E., Hiram F .. Jobn T .. Cora E .. William M., Lumus D., Iona and Gracy L. Mr. Gilliatt is now farming on his own farm of 150 acres, and is successful in that and in stock-raising. He is a Democrat in politics, and a member of the Grange.

JOHN H. GILLIATT, SR., of Greenfield Township, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., June 9, 1536, a son of William and Mary (Tea- ford) Gilliatt, both natives of that State. They immigrated to Floyd County. Ind., in 1840. and in the following year to Orange County. locating on the same place where they still reside. William Gilliatt was one of the first Township Trustees under the old system. He is a Demo- crat in politics and a highly respected citizen. John H. remained at home with his parents until twenty-two years of age, having acquired a com- mon school education. Soon after that age he formed a partnership with some of the Teafords and built the mill at I'nionville. He continued in that about ten years, and then sold out. Since then he has paid his attention to farming and stock raising, and takes a special pride in breed- ing good sheep. His farm consists of 320 acres of land fairly improved. He is a member of Paoli Lodge, No. 119, A. F. & A. M. In politics he is a Democrat, and is one of the foremost citizens in his community.

GEORGE W. KING, a resident of Greenfield Township, Orange County. Ind., where he was born May 14, 1842, is one of six living chil.

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dren in a family of twelve that were born to Robert and Hannah (Living- ston) King. The parents were natives of Kentucky, and came to Indiana while single. George W. King remained with them until their deaths, which occurred in 1870 and 1873. In the common schools of his boy. hood MIr. King received a good education. He was joined in wedlock to Nancy A., daughter of Moses and Lucy (Zaring) Roberts, September 9, 1869. A family of seven children is the result of this union, born and named as follows: Hannah J., February 1, 1871; Emma A., October 31. 1872; James W., January 26, 1874; Susan A. R .. February 7, 1876; Thomas M., April 7, 1875; Lucy F., August 16. 1850, and Louisa B., December 12, 1882. Farming has been Mr. King's occupation through life. and he now owns 454 acres of good land, well supplied with neces. sary buildings. He and wife are members of the Regular Baptist Church, and enjoy the high opinion of their neighbors. Mr. King is a Democrat in politics.

DAVID R. LAMBDEIN, of Greenfield Township, is a native of the county in which he now lives, and was born October. 1, 1839. He is the oldest son of James R. and Elizabeth (Williams) Lambdein, who were natives of Indiana and North Carolina. Daniel R. lived with his parents until his father's death in 1859, having received a common school edu- cation. One year after this he was married to Miss Martha. daughter of Absalom and Elizabeth (Bobbitt) Cook, December 30, 1860. To this union nine children have been born, named Elizabeth J .. Elzora A., James A., John S .. Rhoda E., Thomas N., William R., Clara A. and Mary C. Mr. Lambdein is one of the thorough and progressive farm- ers in his township, and owns a farm of 160 acres. In religion both are members of the Baptist Church and in politics he is a Democrat. Belonging to some of the prominent families of the county. he is one of its esteemed and best citizens. His mother, who was born February 13, 1513, is yet living and with him.

LYNDEN LOWE, one of the prominent citizens of Greenfield Town- ship, is a native of Guilford County, N. C., and was born July 2, 1820. With his mother and grandfather. James Leonard, he came to Orange County, Ind., in 1827, where he has made his home ever since. In his boyhood he received but a limited education. He was united in marriage October 10, 1841, to Miss Miranda Parks, daughter of Jolin and Nancy (Barr) Parks. By her he was father of five children, named, Nancy J., Martha E., Catharine, William L. and Alsom G. Mr. Lowe was bereft of his wife November 29. 1852, and on September 30, 1853, Miss Rebecca A. Glasswell became his second wife. She has borne him these seven children: Miranda, Louise, Leanah, Joseph. Rebecca A., Lynden and Hymenius. He has followed farming all his life with very good success, now owning 160 acres of land well improved. In politics he is a Democrat, and one of the highly esteemed and respected men of the county.

JAMES W. MELTON is one of eight children born to James and Mary (Kendall) Melton, who were natives of South Carolina and Ken- tucky. The parents were married in Harrison County, Ind., and from there came to Orange County in 1519. James W .. the third son, was born March 25, 1825, and he made his home with his mother until the time of his marriage, the father dying and leaving him at the age of four years to her care. His advantages for education were quite limited, although by diligence he succeeded in acquiring sufficient learning to transact the ordinary business of a farmer, which he bas always success-

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fully conducted. In politics he is a Democrat, and is one of the worthy and upright citizens of Greenfield Township, where his whole life has been spent. His marriage with Miss Mary A. Ray was solemnized Feb- ruary 8, 1849. and of their five children these three are now living : Joel W., Melinda E. and Rhoda J.

MOSES ROBERTS, of Greenfield Township, came from Henry County, Ky., his place of nativity. to Orange County. Ind. His parents were James and Sarah (Bishop) Roberts, who reared a family of six chil- dren, and of which Moses was the third. Mrs. Roberts died in 1847, and they were both members of the Baptist Church. Moses was the oldest son and was born October 24, 1825. He lived with his mother until her death, and during his minority acquired but a limited education. His first marriage was to Miss Lucy E. Zaring, who bore him three children: Nancy A .. James B., and John H. Her death occurred December 27, 1863. and he was again married on March 20, 1864, this time to Miss Catharine King. On the fourteenth of March in the following year Mr. Roberts was again a widower by the death of his second wife. On August 14, following. Nancy J. Lowe became his third wife, and to them tive children have been born, named Byram L., Maranda E., William B., Anna C., and Dora J., all living. Mr. Roberts is one of the principal farmers in the township, and with his wife is a member of the United Brethren Church. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a Democrat in politics.

DAVID ROSS was born in Greenfield Township, Orange County, Ind., where he now lives. May 19. 1840. He is the second of six children of whom Joseph and Sarah (Summers) Ross were the parents. The father was a native of Virginia, and came to Floyd County, Ind., when about twelve years of age. From there he moved to Orange and thence to Crawford County, where he now lives. David Ross remained with his parents until his marriage. His education is but an ordinary one, and was received in the common schools of his day. His wife Lovina, is a daughter of William and Susannah (Easter) Apple, and their wedding was solemnized September 13, 1562. Of their ten children only these five are now living: William C .. George H .. Mary A., Arenso and Alonzo. Mr. Ross was raised a farmer and he has followed that business all his life. He now lives with his family on a farm of 300 acres which he owns and has improved with good and substantial buildings. In politics he is a Democrat, and is one of the foremost men in his community.

JASPER SEYBOLD. of Greenfield Township, is the third son of Jasper and Nancy (Leonard) Seybold, who were natives respectively of Georgia and North Carolina. They were among the early pioneers of Orange County, where the close of their lives was spent. Jasper Seybold, Jr., was born in the county where he now lives, May 4, 1840. He received a good education in early life and remained with his parents until of age. Leah, a daughter of Mark and Sarah (Allen) Hobson, became his wife March 21, 1861. Their marriage has been blessed with eleven children, these six now living: Mark, Amos. Seth, Eddy, Leon and Joseph. Mr. Seybold is a farmer and owns 120 acres of land, very well improved. His wife is a member of the Christian Church, and he is a Democrat in poli- tics. In the spring of 1870 he was elected to the office of Township Trus- tee, which position he held for three years. On September 8, 1862, he enlisted in the United States Army under Captain James Hungate, in Company F'. Fiftieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served

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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 77

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