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USA > Indiana > Washington 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 78
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 78
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in the Rebellion until June 14, 1865, when he was discharged at Mont- gomery, Ala., by reason of general order No. 164.
WILLIAM TEAFORD was born in Floyd County, Ind., Angust 1, 1839. He is the seventh of nine children born to his parents. who were George and Mary (Palmer) Teaford. and both natives of Augusta Connty, Va. Their settlement in Orange County dates from the fall of 1839. The father died in 1852, and the mother in 1871. William Teaford enjoyed the usual privileges of the common schools of his early life, but his education was not extended beyond them. He remained on the old homestead with his parents until their death, and was raised to a farm- er's life. He was joined in matrimony to Sarah E. Apple, on the 1st of November, 1860, and the result of their union is a family of five chil- dren: Mary M. (deceased), Sarah E .. George T., Eliza A. (deceased) and Cora E. Mr. Teaford owns a farm of 140 acres, on which he resides in happiness with his family. They are members of the United Brethren Church, and generally do their share to support that and other landable enterprises of the community. He is a Democrat in politics, and was for a time Township Trustee, but he resigned that office before his term had expired.
WILLIAM WEEKS, of Greenfield Township, is one of the oldest native-born residents of Orange County, Ind. His birth occurred May 31, 1813, and he is the oldest of eight children born to Joseph and Lydia (Herald) Weeks. The parents were natives of North Carolina, whence they came to Indiana in 1811, with other emigrants, and were soon after married. William Weeks acquired such education as the early subscription schools of his boyhood afforded. His home was with his parents until his marriage, which occurred September 16, 1836. His wife was Miss Dinah William, who bore him but one child, named Willis S. She was a member of the Society of Friends. About ten years after her death Mr. Weeks was married to Miss Martha Collins, by whow he was the father of three children: Joseph, Lydia E. and Henry H. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died August 17, 1855. On February 14 of the following year he took for his third wife Mrs. Sarah (Giles) Leonard, and to them have been born one son-John H. During his whole life Mr. Weeks has paid his attention to farming, and he now owns a farm of 132 acres, very well improved and cultivated. Both he and wife are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church. In early life he was a Whig in politics, but when that party went down he allied himself with the Republican party. and has so remained ever since. He is one of the substantial and highly respected men in his community, and a worthy citizen of the county.
JOHN WILLYARD. a farmer of Greenbeld Township, Orange Co., Ind., was born in Forsyth County, N. C., August 20, 1828. His parents were Joseph and Mary (Apple) Willyard, who came to Indiana in 1839, and located in Orange County, where they ever after lived, and were among the prominent citizens. Of their eight children John was the oldest. His education was limited to the primitive schools of early years, and his home was with his parents until his father's death, in 1852. For two years after that he remained on the farm with his mother, and October 27, 1853, he married Miss Elveree Radcliff. Nine children are the fruits of this union, and their names are: George H., Walter W., Mary A., Elizabeth J., Ruhama L., Rufus G., Columbus G., William J. and John E. Mr. Willyard was grieved by the death of his wife May 14,
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1879. His second marriage occurred December 2, 1882, with Mrs. Ann E (Taylor) Critchfield. As a farmer he has been successful, and he owns ISS acres of good Orange County land, and with his wife is a member of the Christian Church. His politics are Democratic. In 1864 he enlisted in the service of his country. in Company F, Ninth Regi- ment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. and served until the close of the Rebellion.
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WILLIAM M. BRENT, M. D., of Newton Stewart, Orange Co., Ind., was born in Henry County, Ky., January 9, 1833. He is the third in a family of ten children, seven of whom are yet living. The parents were Sanford and Nancy (Scott) Brent, both natives of Kentucky, where they still live at Campbellsburg, the father doing an extensive practice as a physician. William M. Brent received a good education in his boy- hood, and at the age of sixteen began a course of instruction in South Hanover College, near Madison, Ind. This he continued for four years, and the succeeding five years he was engaged in teaching school. On the 7th of March, 1854, he was united in wedlock to Miss Magdalene M. Sutton, and their union has been blessed with these children: Valentine S., Mattie M. (Cox), Oscar L., Ella Belle and Nannie (deceased) and Robert E. Dr. Brent began the study of his profession with Dr. Charles Scott, of LaClede, Ill .. in 1857. and was afterward graduated from the Medical Department of the Central University at Louisville. Ky. This was in 1860. and he at once located at LaClede, and began the practice. which he continued until he came to Newton Stewart, in 1870. The Doctor enjoys a substantial and lucrative practice, and is doing besides that a drug trade of considerable importance. Mrs. Brent is a member of the Methodist Church, while the Doctor belongs to the Presbyterian Church, and is a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow frater- nities, and a Democrat in politics.
CHRISTOPHER COX, of Jackson Township, Orange Co., Ind., was born September 8. 1827, in the same township where he now resides. He is the youngest in a family of eight children born to Thomas and Eliza- beth (Ash) Cox, who were natives of North Carolina and Kentucky. They came from the latter State to Orange County about the year 1816. where they ever after lived, and are now buried in the Cane Creek cemetery. Christopher Cox received a common school education, and remained at home with his parents until his marriage with Miss Elizabeth Parks on January 1, 1846. To this union a family of eleven children have been born, and named as follows: David, Ellen, Thomas A., Amelia A .. Charles, Henry. Catharine, Samuel, John, Nicy and Perry M. He has made farming and stock-raising his life's occupation, and he now owns 600 acres of land, well improved and cultivated. In religion both Mr. and Mrs. Cox are members of the Christian Church. He is a Republican in politics, and has served as Township Trustee eight years, Justice of the Peace four years, and as County Commissioner nine years, and in all public offices has proved himself an able and efficient officer. Since he was seventeen years of age he has preached, laboring most of the time for his own church and in his own county.
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JESSE CLEMENTS. a prominent farmer of Jackson Township, is a native of Orange County, Ind., and was born September 30. 1865. He is one of the family of eight children of whom William and Mary E. (Haskins) Clements were the parents. The father and mother were natives of Virginia and Kentucky, and were married in the latter State, whence they came to Indiana in 1530. Jesse was reared by his parents, and he continued his home with them until their deaths. His education is extremely limited, and he has never married. He engaged in the ser- vice of his country in 1861, enlisting in Company I, Thirty eighth Reg. iment of Indiana Infantry. From this he was discharged at Nashville, September 19. 1862. He again volunteered, and served until the close of the war. Nearly his whole life has been devoted to agricultural pur- suits with good success, and he now owns a farm of 400 acres well improved and cultivated. Mr. Clements is one of the highly esteemed and progressive farmers in Orange County.
THOMAS FLICK, a prominent citizen and farmer of Jackson Town. ship, Orange County, Ind., where he was born October 15, 1821. is one of twelve children born to Christopher and Polly (Cox) Flick. The par- ents were natives of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, immigrating from the latter State to Orange County in an early day. Christopher Flick became one of the prominent men of his community and was owner of a large landed estate. He was a leading member of the Christian Church and for more than thirty-five years was a minister in that organization. Thomas was the third son and sixth child of his parents, with whom he lived until his twenty-fourth year. His education was limited to such as could be obtained in the primitive schools of his day. Miss Letitia Wil. liams became his wife August 21, 1845, and by her he is the father of nine children, named John T., Polly J. (Gass), George W., Martha A. (Kelems), Elvira (Kelems), Lonisiana (Bledsoe), Isaac M. and two who died in infancy unnamed. Farming and stock-raising has been Mr. Flick's life occupation and he now owns 555 acres of land and his wife 210 acres. She is a member of the Christian Church and he is a Demo- crat in politics. He was formerly one of the Township Trustees and has always been among the foremost men in Jackson Township, enjoying the esteem of all who know himn.
ISAAC McCUNE, a prominent farmer in Jackson Township, Orange County, Ind, is a native of Jessamine County, Ky., and was born Febru. ary 21, 1817. He is one of the large family of fifteen children born to James and Kirich (Dean) McCune, both natives of Kentucky and of Irish descent. They settled in Orange County in 1828. Isaac remained at home with his parents until twenty-three years of age, receiving but a limited education in the early schools of his time. He was united in matrimony on December 19, 1839, to Miss Elizabeth Pinnick, and although having no children of their own, eight orphans have been reared and educated by them and the ninth one is now living with them. Farm- ing and stock-raising has been his business, and he now owns 280 acres of land, a part of which is in Dubois County. In religion Mr. and Mrs. McCnne are members of the Christian Church, to which organization they have belonged ever since 1842. Politically he is a Democrat. James McCune, the father, served in the war of 1812, and succeeded in amass- ing much of this world's goods, which he liberally bestowed upon his children. His family lived to manhood and womanhood except two.
WILLIAM J. NORTH, a resident of Jackson Township, Orange
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County. Ind., is a native of Lee County, Va., and was born April 28, 1838. He is the oldest in a family of eight children of whom John and Susan (Brewster) North were the parents. William J. received a goud common school education in his early years and remained at home with his par- ents working on the farm until he was twenty two years of age. He was united in marriage to Miss Susan Hignight, of Knox County, Ky., on December 22. 1560. and to them have been born seven children, named Henry C .. Nancy E .. Martha J .. Thomas, Susan C., Isaiah J. and Will- iam B. Mr. North is a farmer und stock-raiser and owns 135 acres of fertile and well improved land. Both he and wife are members of the Christian Church near where they live. As a Republican he was elected to the office of Township Trustee in 1882 and re elected in 1884. He has proven a very efficient and satisfactory officer and public servant. He served his country in the late war. enlisting in the Fifty.third Regiment. On account of disability he was never assigned to any company. He was discharged at Indianapolis, July 5, 1865, by reason of the close of the war.
THOMAS C. PINNICK. one of the prominent farmers of Jackson Township. Orange County, was born in Dubois County. Ind., November 6. 1525. He was the fifth of twelve children born to William and Susan- uah (Harmon) Pinnick, both natives of Kentucky. William Pinnick came to Indiana with his brothers. Nathan. John and James, and settled near French Lick Springs about the year 1510. He and his wife both died in Jackson Township in 1544. having been for a long time prominent members of the Christian Church. Until his father's denth Thomas C. made his home with his parents, and had received a fair education at that age. After then he farmed, and during the winters attended school until he was of age. Miss Lettis S .. a daughter of Abraham and Elizabeth (Chumley) Barr became his wife on November 2. 1851, and to their union four children have been born: named: William F., James B .. Elizabeth M. (Vowells) and Mary A. (Barker). During most of his life Mr. Pin- nick has been engaged in farming. and he now owns 280 acres of land, well improved. and on this he raises a considerable quantity of stock. On March 22. 1865. he enlisted in Company D, Fifty-third Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, where he served until July 22, 1865, and was discharged by reason of the close of the war. In politics he is a Republican. Both Mr. and Mrs. Pinnick are members of the Chris- tian Church, and among the highly esteemed people of their community.
JOHN W. PINNICK. a citizen of Jackson Township, Orange County, was born in Warrick County. Ind., February 24. 1820. He is the third of nine children born to Elijah and Lucinda (King) Pinnick. The parents were both natives of Kentucky, were married in Warrick County. and located in Orange County in 1834. and where they both died. Having received but a common school education he began doing for bimself at the age of seventeen, and his life has been mostly spent in agricultural pursuits. On February 26. 1850, he was united in matri- mony to Miss Harriet A .. daughter of Septimus and Lucy (Smith) Tom. linson. The result of this union is a family of eleven children, whose names are: Sarah E. (Johnson). Martha A. (Harmon). Charles H., Leroy A .. William H .. John T .. Grant. Sherman S., Sheridan S .. Raymond T. and Porter \. Mr. Pinnick enlisted in Company G. Forty-ninth Regi- ment, Iudiana Volunteer Infantry. on November S. 1861, and served bis country as a soldier three years, and was discharged at Indianapolis,
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November 29, 1864, by reason of the expiration of his terin of enlist- ment. He was elected Township Trustee in 1879, and served in that capacity for two years, during that time having built four schoolbonses. Politically he is a Republican. He and wife are members of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church, and are highly respected by their neighbors.
HUGH RODGERS. a farmer, was born in Jackson Township, Orange County, Ind., where he now lives, on October 19, 1832. He is the oldest son of fonr children born to his parents. who were Nathan and Susannah (Brooks) Rodgers, both natives of North Carolina. whence they came to Indiana in 1829. Hugh made his home with his parents until manhood, and he received but a limited education. His nuptials with Miss Mary Allen were celebrated October 20, 1853, and by her he is the father of these ten children: Deborah, Mary J., Susannah, Sarah, Clorinda, Ellez, John H., William A., Alexander, and an infant that died unnamed. Throughout life Mr. Rodgers has been engaged in farming. and his suc- cess is testified by his fertile and well improved farin of 320 acres. on which he raises considerable live stock. He is one of the energetic and progressive men in his community, where he is well respected. Politi- cally he is a stanch Democrat, while in religion both he and wife are members of the Christian Church near where they live.
CAPT. WILLIAM T. SWIFT, a farmer of Jackson Township, was born in Oldham County, Ky., March 20. 1834. He is the third child and oldest son of thirteen children born to Jobn and Eliza A. (Dawkins). Swift. who were natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Kentucky. They were married in the latter State, where they have ever since lived, Mr. Swift now representing his county in the State Legislature. Will. iam T. Swift received a liberal education in the schools of his native State. and taught several terms both before and after marriage. Besides this he worked at house-carpentering for some time. His marriage with Miss Mary E. Black. of his native county. occurred December 25, 1954. and by her he is the father of three children, born and named as follows: William, November 27, 1856: Alice J., February 12, 1859; Annie J .. August 15, 1878. His farm of 180 acres is well improved and cultiva- ted, and he devotes considerable attention to stock-raising. His wife is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church. He enlisted in Company H, Ninety-third Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, August 20, 1862. and at its organization was elected its Captain. He served his country as a faithful soldier in the war of the Rebellion until its close. and was honorably discharged at Memphis, Tenn., August 10. 1865. Mr. Swift came to Indiana in the fall of 1560. and located in Jackson Township. Orange County, where he has ever since been one of the foremost citizens.
JOHN TILLERY, deceased, was born in Orange County, Ind., March 10. 1510, the oldest of ten children of Thomas and Parthena (Harper) Tillery The parents were among the earliest settlers in Orange County, their first home being at the old block-house at French Lick. John Til- lery received a good common school education in the schools of his day. and lived with his parents until twenty.three years of age. when he was married. May 30. 1533, to Miss Rebecca Kearby. To their union were born ten children: Julia A .. Priscilla, America, Nancy J .. Thomas, Rich- ard, Parthena, Alfred, Elizabeth and Martha. He was a member of the Christian Church, as is also bis wife, who vet survives him. His death occurred October 22, 1854. Mrs. Tillery is now living with her son Alfred. who was born November 17. 1545. He enlisted in the army Sep-
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tember. 1863. in Company A, Sixty sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, and served as a soldier in the Rebellion until its close, receiving his dis- charge July 1. 1865, at Indianapolis. Soon after his return home he was married. September 28, 1865, to Miss Catherine N. Baxter, who has borne him a family of four children, named Mary P., John T., Charles W. and Eddie. Farming has been the exclusive occupation of Mr. Til- lery. and he now owns 160 acres of land in Jackson Township. His wife is a member of the Christian Church, and he is a Republican in politics. usually taking a lively interest in public affairs.
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ANDREW J. ABEL, an old citizen of this township, was born in the State of Tennessee, December. 1815, being the third of eleven chil- dren of William and Rebecca (Cox) Abel. His parents were Virginians and of Anglo-Irish descent. and settled in this county near Orleans about the year 1\23, afterward moving to where our subject now resides, where they spent the remainder of their days, well known and respected. At the age of nineteen Andrew. with no education, commenced life for him. self. In October. 1834, he married Rebecca Link, who bore him eleven children, eight now living. as follows: John A. J., who married Margaret E. McCauley; George W., whose wife was Lucinda McCracken; Mahala J., who married Jasper Mahan; Samuel T., whose wife was Susan J. MeCauley: Julia A., who became the wife of William F. McCracken; Cynthia A., now the widow of John Farrell; Frances P., unmarried, and James B., whose wife was Sarah E. Myers. Mr. Abel has successfully followed farming through life, and now owns 190 acres of good land. In his younger days he "flat-boated " to New Orleans. He is a Demo- crat and a substantial citizen.
THOMAS BEDSTER, one of the first settlers of this county and a citizen of much prominence, was born in Shelby County, Ky., August 6, 1804, being the youngest of two children of John and Polly (Southern) Bedster. His father was a North Carolinian and his mother a Kentuck- ian. and both were people of worth and respectability. When Thomas was twenty-two years of age he inarried Matilda Urton, who bore him six children, four now living, as follows: Ellen M., wife of James Jenk. ins: Polly A., wife of B. Knight; James A., wbo married Mary Webb, and Heury T., who married Amanda Barnes. One year after the above marriage. Mr. Bedster moved to this State, locating in Harrison County. but two years later came to the farm where he now resides. In 1845 Mrs. Bedster died. and March 13, 1849, he married Millie Frame, who has presented him with four children: George W., John R., Willet L. and Elvira E .. all of whom are yet at home with their parents. Mr. Bedster has followed farming through life, and now owns 274 acres. In politics he is a Democrat of the Jacksonian kind.
CAPT. JOSEPH DUNCAN was born in this county May 12, 1827, being the sixth of eleven children of William and Ellender (Edwards) Duncan. The father was of Scotch descent, a native of Kentucky, and came to this State at the very early date of 1805. At the age of about
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seventeen Joseph went Sonth with his brother. and then returned, going to Galena, Ill .. where he was engaged two and a half years in mining lead. Prior to his marriage he traveled over a wide section of the country, mainly on a tonr of observation, and during this time gained, as all travelers do, a good knowledge of human nature. May 22, 1851, he married Margaret J. Baker, who bore him eleven children, the follow- ing now living: Harriet E., Eliza A., widow of William Gammon: Mary M .. wife of Thomas Pruett; John. Volney L .. Nancy C., whc married Alfred Girkin; Dora A .. James G. and William S. November 29, 1873. Mrs. Duncan died, and October 6. 1875. he married Sarab (Cochran) Hatfield, who has presented him with one child-Franklin A. November 7. 1861. Mr. Duncan enlisted in Company G. Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. as a private, was elected First (duty) Sergeant. and after serving honorably three years. was mustered ont as Captain. Novem- ber 29. 1864. He was present at the following engagements: Cumber- land Gap. Chickasaw Bayou. Arkansas Post, Thompson's Hill, Raymond. Champion Hills, Black River. siege of Vicksburg. Jackson, and elsewhere. serving in all cases bravely and well. Mr. Duncan has made farming his occupation, and now owns 421 acres. much of which is timber He and wife are Methodists. He is a stanch Republican and a member of the Odd Fellows' fraternity.
ELI H. FAUCETT, a native of Orange County. N. C., was born October 15, 1824, being the sixth of twelve children of James and Eliz. abeth Faucett, the parents both natives of North Carolina. the father of Irish and the mother of Swedish descent. In the fall of 1532 they came to this county and settled near the present home of Eli H. At that time the country was very wild. but they went diligently at work. and in time made a comfortable home. Their son. Eli H .. was kept at work and only received a meager education. He remained with his parents until his marriage, June 11. 1846. to Eliza French. This Indy bore her husband thirteen children. only six of whom are now living: Mary E .. who mar. ried B. P. Gerkin: N. J., the wife of G. W. Prnett: Harriet E .. who married John F. Prnett: Ida B., Carrie J. and Nora A., the last three being yet with their parents. Eli H. has made farming his occupation, and now owns 225 acres. He is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. July 19. 1862. he enlisted in Com. pany E, Sixty-sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. was made Corporal, and served as such until mustered ont April 7, 1863, by reason of a wound received at Richmond, Ky.
GEORGE W. FELKNOR was born in Martin County, Ind., August 18. 1833, the sixth of ten children of William and Prudence (McDon- ald) Felknor, his parents being natives of east Tennessee, and coming to this State in the fall of 1831. Jocating in Martin County. About four years later they came to this county and settled on the farin where our subject now resides. Here they lived until their respective deaths, the mother in Angust, 1847, and the father May 2. 1SS3. They are excellent people of high respectability. George W. was reared on a farm, receiv- ing a limited schooling. December 27, 1555, he married Elizabeth Pin- nick, and to this union fourteen children were born. eleven now living: Emily J., wife of Joseph McCanley : Stephen A. D .. who married Mary Miller; Miranda C., wife of James B. Russell: John M. C .. James A .. Horatio C., Florence A .. William A .. Prudie. Effie and Noble C. Mr. Felknor is an extensive farmer and stock-raiser. He owns in this
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and Martin about 1,700 acres of land, of which 800 or 900 are improved. He owns and conducts a saw mill, and is likewise engaged in the retail liquor business in Paoli. He is a Democrat and a prominent man and good citizen.
JAMES P. HATFIELD was born in Washington County, Ind., April 25, 1837, and passed bis youth on a farm, learning the rudiments of both agriculture and education. He remained with his parents until the age of seventeen, and then began the battle of life for himself. In January, 1864, he eulisted in Company H. One Hundred and Twentieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry and served with distinction over two years, and during that memorable period of his life was present at the following engagements: Buzzard's Roost, Burnt Hickory, Peach Tree Creek, siege of Atlanta. Spring Hill, Nashville. Columbus, Franklin and others of less importance. September 19. 1868, he married Lotta Cracraft, and to this union three children were born. two now living, as follows: Winnie and Frances E., both at home with their parents. He and wife are members of the Methodist Church, and he is a prominent Democrat. He was the fifth of six children of John and Susan (Lock- hart) Hatfield, both natives of Kentucky. The mother died in 1842, and in 1861 the father came to this State.
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