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On January 1, 1869, Mr. Hubbard married Sarah E. Solbey, the daugh- ter of George and Jennie (Fry) Solbey, the father a native of Kentucky and the mother of Indiana. To Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard have been born ten chil- dren, namely: Oliver, deceased; Albert, who is engaged in the mercantile business at Orleans, Indiana; Mrs. Della Johnson, of this county; Fletcher, a successful farmer of this county ; Samuel; Mrs. Sadie Fidler, whose husband is a farmer in Lawrence county; Mrs. Jennie Brinn, whose husband is a farmer in Lawrence county ; Otto, who lives near Bedford ; Mrs. Ella Right, whose husband is a farmer in Lawrence county, and Noble, who lives with his father on the home farm.
Politically. William A. Hubbard is an ardent supporter of the Republic- an party, in whose interests he has voted consistently for many years. His activities in his private affairs, however, have precluded his taking a very im- portant part in political matters and he has never aspired to political position. During the war of the Rebellion Mr. Hubbard signified his patriotic spirit by enlisting as a private in the Forty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteer In- fantry, he being assigned to Company C, with which he took part in active military service for three years. He endured many privations and hardships, but through it all proved to be a valiant and courageous soldier and earned the commendation of his superior officers. In private life he is broadminded
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and liberal, a thinker and close observer, keeping abreast of the times and in touch with current thought and discharges the duties of citizenship in a manner becoming an enterprising and progressive American of the age in which he lives. He stands high in the esteem of those with whom he mingles, has many warm friends and has ever tried to do the right as he sees and un- derstands the right. Quiet and unostentatious and seeking the sequestered ways of life rather than its tumult and strife, he has ever attended strictly to his own affairs and made better all who came within the range of his in- fluence.
LAWRENCE VAN BUSKIRK.
One of the best remembered business men of the past generation in Bloomington, Indiana, was the late Lawrence Van Buskirk, at the time of his death president of the First National Bank. Of Mr. Van Buskirk personally, it may be said that he was a man of strong and active sympathies; his tem- perament was warm and ardent, his feelings deep and intense, and these and other attractive characteristics unconsciously drew him an unusual number of devoted friends, upon whom, under all circumstances, he could rely, and who, now that he has passed from earthly scenes, revere his memory. He was a close student of human nature and comprehended with little effort the motives and purposes of men, and he was a lover of the truth and sincerity. In brief, he is remembered as a manly man, of pleasing but dignified presence, a student of many subjects and an influential man in the circles in which he moved. Of sound character and unflagging energy, he stood as a conspicuous example of symmetrically developed American manhood and his position as one of the community's representative citizens was conceded by all who knew him.
Lawrence Van Buskirk was born in Bloomington, Indiana, June 21, 1867, and died at his home in that city on November 21, 1910. He was the son of George A. and Martha A. ( Hardesty) Buskirk, the father a native of New York, while the family was originally of Holland descent. To George and Martha Buskirk were born five children: Mrs. N. U. Hill, George A., Martha, Phillip Kearney and Lawrence. Lawrence Buskirk received his pre- liminary education in the public schools of his native city, was a student in Indiana University, where he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws. He then entered the University of Michigan, at Ann Ar- bor, where he remained for about a year, being compelled to relinquish his studies on account of ill health. Returning to Bloomington, Mr. Bus-
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kirk became prominently identified with the business and civic life of the city and up to the time of his death he was a potent factor in the growth and de- velopment of the city. He was twice elected mayor of the city and gave to the administration of his official duties the same careful and painstaking at- tention that he always gave to his private business affairs. He was then ap- pointed postmaster of Bloomington, and was twice commissioned to succeed himself, but resigned before serving his third term in order to accept the presidency of the First National Bank, to which he had been elected. His ad- ministration as postmaster was eminently satisfactory to both the department officials and the patrons of the office, for, appreciating his position as a ser- vant of the people, he maintained the efficiency of the office and the mail service at the highest possible standard. As president of the First National Bank, Mr. Buskirk demonstrated the possession of business and execu- tive abilities of the highest order, and much of the splendid success which characterized that institution was due to his energetic efforts and personal in- fluence.
On April 22, 1891, Lawrence V. Buskirk was married to Alice Allen, the daughter of Dr. Wesley and Rebecca Ann (Jones) Allen. Her father, who was himself a native of Indiana, was a scion of sterling old Virginia stock and in him were embodied those stanch qualities for which the old families of that section of the country were noted. Wesley Allen was twice married, two children, Orpha and Alice, being born to the first union, while by the second union he had a son, Wesley. To Mr. and Mrs. Buskirk were born three children, namely : Allen Van, Lawrence Van, who died on Decem- ber II, 1910, and Martha A.
Politically, Mr. Buskirk was an earnest supporter of the Republican party and was deeply interested in public affairs of the day. Fraternally, he was a member of the Masonic order, in which he had received all the degrees attainable, belonging to the blue lodge, the chapter of Royal Arch Masons, the council of Royal and Select Masters, the commandery of Knights Tem- plar, and the consistory of the Scottish Rite, in which he had been honored by the thirty-third and last degree. He was a Knight of the Red Cross of Constantine and Appendent Orders. He was also a member of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Knights of Pythias and the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, in all of which he took an appreciative interest. In college he belonged to the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity of Bloomington and the Phi Delta Phi fra- ternity of Michigan University. At the time of his death Mr. Buskirk was (43)
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treasurer of Indiana University, in which he had served efficiently for several years.
Mr. Buskirk was one who took a delight in existence. It was because he was in touch with the springs of life. He did not permit material things to supplant his better nature. His life was filled with good deeds and kindly thoughts and all who knew him entertained for him the highest regard, by reason of his upright, honorable career, over the record of which there falls no shadow of wrong or suspicion of evil. In all life's relations he was true and faithful to duty and he thereby won the unqualified confidence and regard of his fellow men.
WALTER H. JONES.
The office of biography is not to give voice to a man's modest estimate of himself and his accomplishments, but rather to leave upon the record the ver- dict establishing his character by the consensus of opinion on the part of his neighbors, friends and fellow citizens. The life of the honorable subject of this review has been such as to elicit just praise from those who know him best, owing to the fact that he has always been loyal to trusts imposed upon him and has been upright in his dealings with his fellow men, at the same time lending his support to the advancement of any cause looking to the welfare of the community at large.
Walter H. Jones was born in Monroe county, Indiana, on the 2nd day of August, 1871, and is the son of John Wesley and Elizabeth (May) Jones. The father, who also was a native of Monroe county, followed farming in Van Buren township for many years, but is now living retired in Victor, this county. He is a strong Democrat in his political views and served for a num- ber of years as justice of the peace and assessor of Indian Creek township. To him and his wife were born eight children, of whom five survive. The subject of this sketch is indebted to the common schools for his educational discipline and he was reared to the life of a farmer, which pursuit he followed for a number of years. He then engaged in the stone business, which de- manded his attention for twenty-two years, or until his election to the office of county sheriff in 1912, in which position he is now rendering efficient and satisfactory service. For the last four years he has been connected with the McMillan Stone Company, one of the strong companies engaged in this in- dustry in this locality. Mr. Jones possesses business ability of a high order and, being a man of indefatigable and enterprising spirit, he has been a
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valued associate wherever he has been thrown with other men in affairs of business.
Walter H. Jones was united in marriage with Maggie Douglas, daughter of William Douglas, who was a native of Scotland, and a stone cutter by trade. He came to this country in an early day and became a highly respected resident of his community. To the subject and his wife have been born two children, Harold and Raymond, both of whom are at home.
Politically, the subject of this sketch is a stanch supporter of the Demo- cratic party, in the councils of which he has been a prominent figure. His fraternal affiliations are with the Improved Order of Red Men and the Wood- men of the World, belonging to the lodges of these orders at Bloomington. Although a quiet and unassuming man, Mr. Jones has contributed much to the material advancement of the community by his admirable qualities of head and heart. and the straightforward, upright course of his life has tended greatly to the moral standing of the circles in which he moves and given him a high reputation for integrity and correct conduct. He is a man of liberal views, believes in progress and improvement and does what he can to further these ends, taking an interest in whatever makes for the material advance- ment of the county and the social, intellectual and moral good of the people.
ALEXANDER BARNES.
The student interested in the history of Lawrence county does not have to carry his investigations far into its annals before learning that Alexander Barnes has long been one of its most active and leading citizens in its agri- cultural and stock-raising interests and that his labors have been a potent force in making this a rich agricultural region, for through several decades he has carried on general farming, gradually improving his valuable place, and while he has prospered in this he has also found time and ample oppor- tunity to assist in material and civic development of the county.
Alex Barnes, whose fine farm is located in Indian Creek township, where he enjoys an enviable reputation among his fellow agriculturists, was born in Spice Valley township, Lawrence county, Indiana, on September 14, 1873, and is the son of Lewis and Anna (Gerkin) Barnes. The subject's father was born on a farm in Spice Valley township. Lawrence county, in 1840, was reared to the life of a farmer and educated in the common schools. His active years were devoted to farming and the distillery business. He was
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successful in his affairs and enjoyed the respect of the entire community. llis wife was born in Martin county, Indiana, in 1848, and was one of four children, the others being named Miller, John and Emily. Her death oc- curred on February 9, 1900. She and her husband were faithful members of the Christian church.
The subject of this sketch received his education in the public schools and during all his active years has devoted his energies to agricultural pur- suits, in which he has been eminently successful. He is the owner of one hundred and four acres of as good land as can be found in Indian Creek township, and has ninety acres under cultivation, growing all the crops com- mon to this locality. He also gives some attention to stock raising, which he has found to be a valuable auxiliary to the farm, and so carries on his opera- tions as to reap very gratifying results. His place is highly improved, proper rotation of crops and necessary fertilization retaining the fertility of the soil so that the farm has been maintained at the highest standard of excellence during all the years which it has been in the possession of Mr. Barnes.
In December, 1868, Mr. Barnes was united in marriage to Minnie Will- iams, a native of Indian Creek township, Lawrence county, and to them have been born the following children : Gladys, born September 1, 1899; Mabel, born October 5, 1905: Forrest, born July 11, 1908, and Ernest, born Novem- ber 24, 1912. Fraternally, Mr. Barnes is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias. He is a busy man and, judged by his labors, none have done more to advance the material interests of his section of the county, and as a citizen no one stands higher in the esteem and confidence of the people generally.
COL THEODORE J. LOUDEN.
Indiana has been especially honored in the character and careers of her public and professional men. In every county there have been found individ- mals born to leadership in the various vocations and professions, men who have dominated by superior intelligence, natural endowment and force of character. A lawyer of acknowledged ability, a business man of superior qualifications, a man of high standing in military affairs, and a citizen of integrity and honor, Col. Theodore J. Louden has made a definite impression on the history of his section of the state, of which he is one of her distinguish- ed and honored native sons. Monroe county has been dignified by his life and
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achievements, and he stands as a worthy and conspicuous man of a striking group of public men whose influence in the civic, educational, business and professional circles of this section of the state has been of a most beneficent order, and he is clearly entitled to specific mention in the annals of the locality.
Theodore J. Louden was born at Bloomington, Indiana, on April 19, 1867, and is a son of John H. and Lizzie C. (Hemphill) Louden. John H. Louden was a native of Pennsylvania, and in an early day came to Fayette county, Indiana. After completing his studies in the common schools, he entered the State University, where he was graduated in the liberal arts de- partment in 1861 and in the law department in 1863. In the latter year he entered upon the active practice of his profession at Bloomington, in which he was continuously and successfully engaged up to the time of his death, which occurred on June 3, 1911. A Republican in politics, he took an active part in public affairs during his early life, but during his later years, on ac- count of extreme deafness, which interfered with his work in the court room, he devoted his time largely to the preparation of cases and the briefing of cases for the supreme court. Mrs. Lizzie C. (Hemphill) Louden was a native of South Carolina and was a woman of exalted character and purity of life. She was one of the early organizers of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, and at the time of her death, which occurred on January 23, 1909, she was actively working for the erection of a public drinking fountain on the public square, Bloomington. After her death, the work ceased until during 1913, when efforts were renewed by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, who have secured from the county commissioners a site and have let the contract for the erection of a drinking fountain, which will be established as a memorial to Mrs. Louden. At the instigation and expense of Col. Theo- dore J. Louden, the portraits of John H. and Lizzie C. Louden are repro- duced in this work. To John H. and Lizzie Louden were born three children, namely : Theodore J., the immediate subject of this review : Ida J., the wife of Harry E. Coblentz, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he is principal of the Southside high school; William M., an attorney at Bloomington, who is rep- resented elsewhere in this work.
Theodore J. Louden secured his elementary education in the public schools of Bloomington, having been a member of the first class to enter the Central school building, which had just been completed. He completed his education in Indiana University, graduating from the literary department in 1889 and the law department in 1891. He was at once admitted to the prac- tice of law in the circuit and supreme courts, as well as the federal courts,
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and in 1892 he formed a partnership with his father, which continued until the death of the latter, in 1911. During this period the subject gained a high standing in his profession, being connected as counsel with some of the most important litigation in the courts of this section of the state. He also repre- sented, as attorney, many of the leading local and foreign corporations doing business in Monroe county, and for some time he has been district attorney for the Western Union Telegraph Company, as well as attorney for the Bloomington National Building and Loan Association ever since its organiza- tion. Colonel Louden owns the largest private law library in southern In- diana, having acquired this from his father, and owns a complete abstract of all real estate in Monroe, these abstract books having been started by John H. Louden in the early seventies and brought down to date. His professional career is too familiar to the readers of this work to require any fulsome encomium here, his record speaking for itself in stronger terms than the biographer could employ in polished periods. Suffice it to say that as an attorney, who has a comprehensive grasp upon the philosophy of jurispru- dence, he is easily the peer of his professional brethren at the bar, among whom he is held in the highest esteem.
Aside from his profession, Colonel Louden is in various ways interested in the commercial and business life of his community. He is a stockholder in the First National Bank, the oldest financial institution in Monroe county, and is an officer and director in seven or eight of the stone companies of the county, having long taken the keenest interest in the development of the re- sources of this county. He also platted Louden's addition to Bloomington, which is a very attractive and centrally located addition to the city. The Colonel has been an ardent supporter of Indiana University and for eight years was treasurer of the University Athletic Association. He erected Alpha Hall. a dormitory for young ladies attending Indiana University, which building is a credit to any city or institution of learning, and in many other ways he has shown a broad-gauged interest in all that affects the welfare of his community in any way, earning and holding the respect and admiration of his fellow citizens.
That the subject of this sketch is a man of versatile talents and interests is manifested also in the prominent and active part he has taken in the military affairs of his state. In 1891 he assisted in organizing a company in the In- diana National Guard, and he was mustered into the state service, serving first as corporal and then as sergeant. On June 1, 1891, he was elected and commissioned as lieutenant of infantry, and on April 23, 1894, he was com-
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missioned a captain of infantry and given command of Company H, First Regiment. He held this position until June 6, 1896, when, on competitive examination of all captains of the First Infantry, he was commissioned as major, in which capacity he served until the call for volunteers in the war with Spain. On May 12, 1898, he was commissioned a major in the One Hun- dredth and Fifty-ninth Regiment, Indiana Volunteers, and served with credit and distinction in this capacity until mustered out of the service on Novem- ber 23, 1898. In 1900, when the Indiana National Guard was reorganized, he was commissioned as major on April 27th, and served in this capacity until February 24, 1905, when he was promoted to lieutenant-colonel. On July 12, 1912, he was commissioned a colonel of infantry and assigned to the com- mand of the Third Regiment, all his prior service having been with the First Regiment. On the Ist of February, 1913, at his own request, he was trans- ferred from the Third to the command of the First Regiment. With a thorough and practical knowledge of military tactics, and possessing admin- istrative qualities of high order. Colonel Louden has satisfactorily discharged his military duties and among his brother officers and in the department he is held in high regard, while the men under him have for him the deepest respect.
On December 24. 1896, Theodore J. Louden was married to Anna Rein- hard, a daughter of the late Judge George L. and Mary E. (Wilson) Rein- hard, her father a native of Bavaria, Germany, and her mother born in Ken- tucky. George L. Reinhard came to America in boyhood, locating in Union county, Indiana, where he obtained employment as a day laborer. At the outbreak of the Civil war he enlisted in the Sixteenth Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, being later transferred to Company I of the Fifteenth Indiana Regiment. He was offered a commission, but declined it, preferring to fight in the ranks. He was mustered out in 1865, and then completed his educational studies in Miami College, Oxford, Ohio, where he graduated in 1866. He then taught school at Owensboro, Kentucky, where he was mar- ried. Taking up the study of law, he was admitted to the bar and moved to Rockport, Indiana, where, in 1876, he was elected prosecuting attorney, and in 1882 became judge of the circuit court. During this incumbency he wrote a book on Indiana criminal law, which is regarded highly in legal circles. Judge Reinhard was regarded as an authority on criminal law. In 1891 he was ap- pointed by Governor Hovey a judge on the first appellate court bench, where he served two terms. He was nominated for judge of the supreme court, but was defeated. In 1896 he was made a professor of law in the State University, later became dean of the Law School, and subsequently was made
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vice-president of the university, in which position he served until his death, which occurred in 1906. To him and his wife were born two children, Anna, Mrs. Louden and Nellie.
To Colonel and Mrs. Louden have been born four children, namely : "Mary Elizabeth Daughter of the Regiment Louden," which name was given to her in 1898, on the last day of camp at Camp Mount, the name being on record in the war department at Washington ; George Reinhard, Eleanor and Katherine Ann.
Politically. Colonel Louden is an ardent supporter of the Republican party, while, religiously, he is a member of the United Presbyterian church. Socially, he is a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, having served as section chief for two years. Personally, the Colonel is genial and unas- suming, a splendid conversationalist and agreeable companion, and has a host of warm and loyal friends in the community where his life has been spent.
LYMAN EMERY SHAW.
Fealty to facts in the analyzation of the character of a citizen of the type of Lyman Emery Shaw is all that is required to make a biographical record interesting to those who have at heart the good name of the community, be- cause it is the honorable reputation of the man of standing and affairs, more than any other consideration, that gives character and stability to the body politic and makes the true glory of a city or state revered at home and respect- ed abroad. In the broad light which things of good repute ever invite, the name and character of Mr. Shaw stand revealed and secure and, though of modest demeanor with no ambition to distinguish himself in public position or as a leader of men, his career has been signally honorable and it may be studied with profit by the youth entering upon his life work.
Lyman Emery Shaw is a native son of the old Hoosier state, having been born in Putnam county, on January 16, 1869, and is the son of Lyman E. and Cassandra (Dicks) Shaw, the former a native of Knox county, Ohio, and the latter of Indiana. Lyman E. Shaw, Sr., came from his native state to Putnam county at the age of ten years, his parents settling on a farm which they had entered from the government, and to the clearing and im- provement of which the father devoted his active years, following agriculture throughout his life. To these parents were born twelve children, namely : Maggie, Frank, Mattie and Emma are deceased: Ethel, a twin of Emma;
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