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The subject of this sketch remained with his parents on the farm until he was seventeen years of age, when he and his brother, James, engaged to learn the carpenter trade, which Samuel has worked nt faithfully for twenty-eight years with almost unprecedented success : he was by nature especially adapted to the business, and heing industrions and ambitions to excel, he acquired the reputation of being one of the best carpenters in the country-a reputation he was fully able to sustain ; he has superintendel the erection of some of the best buildings in the county, and among the many we will mention Bethel Chapel, which he twice erected, being destroyed by fire: Smith Kinnons' large and handsome barn, and his own beautiful and attractive residence, a view of which is given in this work. In nldition to working at his trade, of late years he has given much attention to farming, and in this, as well as that of his trade, he has achieved great success ; he is owner and proprietor of 190 acres of excellent land, situated in this county. This land is composed of two tracts, the farm upon which he lives is situated one and one-half miles east of Lynn, and consists of 110 acres ; the other is an eighty acre tract, and is located in Nettle Creek Township.
These farms are well improved nad under a high state of cultivation, The soil is very productive, and they are beautifully located. They are the results of Mr. Jennings' persevering industry and frugality ; his farm buildings are among the most beautiful and convenient of the county, Mr. Jennings being a man of superior taste, has made his home surroundings exquisitely beautiful ; his dwelling house is a beautiful two-story structure of modern architecture, situated on a commanding knoll partially surrounded by a grove of unsurpassing benuty ; his barns are both large and convenient, and his buildingy present a most picturesque group, calculatedl to challenge the admiration of all.
He was first united in marriage to Mariah Nichols. daughter of Malachi and Sarah Nicholy, of this county, January 17, 1851, who shared che joys and sorrows, toils and hardships with her deveted husband until May 14, 1874, when her life-work was ended and she was summoned to a fairer clime and bid a long farewell to her grief-stricken family. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, and a respected friend ; her husband owes much of his prosperity to her wise counsels, good judgment and untiring industry. By his first marringe, Mr. Jennings is the father of eight children, two boys and six girls, of whom geven are living. Their ellest two daughters are married, and living in colt- fortable circumstances in this county ; his daughter, Margaret M., married to Lee Manning, and Sarah S. to David A. Moodey, both residents of this county. His eltest son. James, is a denf mute, caused by sickness when he was four years of age : he has attended the State Institution for Deaf and Dumb at Indi- anapolis for seven terms, and is a very good scholar. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings have been called to mourn the death of one child, a daughter, who died when eight months of age.
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Mr. Jennings was united in s second marringe to Mrs. Sarah J. Moore, daughter of Thomas and Nancy Bookont, pioneers of this county, December 9, 1875. She was the widow of Miles Moore. Mra. Jennings is a very amiable wonian, kind end affectionate, and has been n faithful and devoted mother to Mr. Jen- nings' children. They are both acceptable and honored members of the United Brethren Church of Bethel Chapel. Mr. Jennings is President of the Board of Trustees of this church, a position he has held continuously for several years. lle was drafted into the service of the United States in September, 1864, but having & family depending upon him for support, he employed & substitute, paying $1,000.
While working at his trade, he received two very serious falls, one of which came very near ending his life, from the effects of which he has never entirely recovered. He has n limited education, obtained from the common distriot schools ; is a man of superior energy, perseverance and frugality ; he has se- oured a competency of worldly effects, and is surrounded with all of the neces- saries and luxuries of life. He is » man of unquestioned integrity, a useful citizen, and he and his good wife are honored members of society.
SAMUEL Q. HILL, farmer, P. O. Arba. This enterprising gentleman, who owne a fine form of 160 neres in Section 7, on which he resides, is the son of Hirsm and Martha (Mann) Hill, who were born in 1812, the former in Obio and the latter in Pennsylvania. The subject of thie sketch was born in this county January 7, 1838; he was educated at Lebanon, Ohio. Mr. Hill enlisted July 20, 1861, in Company C. Nineteenth Indiann Infantry. He par- tioipated in numerous battles, and was classed among the brave and fearless. On the 28th of Angust, while engaged in the battle of second Bull Run, he received a severe wound, and Isy on the field ( without food or drink, except one cracker) until September 6, when removed and cared for by his comrades ; he was taken to Washington, D. C., where he remained in the hospital until November; thence to Baltimore, where he was discharged on February 11, 1863. The event of his marriage took place August 11, 1866, to Margaret E. Peelle, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., April 1, 1847; she is the daughter of John and Lydia (Price) Peelle. Mr. and Mrs. H. have been blessed with six children, viz. : Effie L., born June 27, 1867; Nora L., October 15, 1869 ; John I., November 6, 1871 ; Lillie G., September 5, 1873; Stuart O., March 4, 1876; and Orlie E., born April 20, 1879. Mr. 11. is s member of Spartansburg Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 287. Mr. Hill was initiated into the mye- teries of the I. O. O F. on the 11th day of August, 1859, at Winchester; he also joined the Christian Church on the 11th day of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Hill are both members of the Christian Church.
HENRY W. HORN, farmer, P. O. Arbi. This estimable gentleman was born in Wayne County, N. C., May 14, 1829 ; iy the son of Henry and Mirisni ( Wood) Horn, who were natives of the above county and State, the former born September 28, 1787. and the latter March 20, 1798. Mr. Horn becsme a resident of this county in 1832; he was educsted at the Manual Labor School of Parko County, Ind. In 1856, he, as one of the firm of H. & H. W. Horn, opened s store at Arba, orrying a full and complete stock of general merohan- disc ; he was at the same time appointed Postmaster; he enntinued in the mercantile business until in 1871 ; since then he has been engaged in farming And stock-raising. The event of his inarriage took place December 9, 1874. The chosen companion through life, Mrs. Ann Nichola, is a native of this county, born April 13, 1828; she is the daughter of Jounthan and Huldh (Way) Johnson, who were natives of North Carolina, the former born Decem- ber 24 1800, and the latter April 4, 1810. Mr. Horn and his worthy lady are consistent members of the Society of Friends, and enjoy the respect and con- fidence of all who know them.
THOMAS HOUGH resides on his form in Greensfork Township, adjoining the town of Spartanburg; he was born at Stenbonville, Jefferson Co., Ohio, in 1807, and came to Oreene County in 1817, and from thence to Butler County in 1827. The business in which he engaged led him to various places after- ward. For some time, he resided in Cincinnati, Ohio; then in Boone County, Ky .; then in Cincinnati again ; then in the State of Missouri, and ngain in Cincinnati and finally be settled down st Spartansburg in 1849, which has been his home ever since. Mr. Hough's father was an early pioneer and among the first that landed at South Bend, and he was noqaninted with all the old Indian spies. Mr. Hough's uncle, Benjamin Hough, was the first Auditor of the State of Ohio. The subject of this sketch was occupied in early life as a traveling salesman and collector for both wholesale and retail merchants; he made many trips through the Southern States, where Northern men were looked upon with suspicion ; his way of life was in those days very rough and oftentimes attended with danger : but, being an adventurous spirit, he rather enjoyed it ; he can say to his oredit that he never was sued for & debt of his own nor ever was a delinquent taxpayer. His first wife was fatherino Depew; her father was in the war of 1812, and her mother rode on horseback from Rapidlan, Vn., to Boone County, Ky., in 1793. His second wife was Mary W. Ramney, and died in 1875. Ag n citizen of Randolph, he is well andl favorably known, having served in Greensfork Township in the official capacity of Jus- tice of the Peace for nearly twenty-four years, and very rarely were his decis- ions appenled from. In his solemn dutles as a Justice of the Peace, he has been called upon by 108 pair of matrimonial adventurers, for whom he tied the nuptinl knot After his last election to the office he honorel so long, he became wenry of official life and resigned. On his docket, after the last entry officially made by him, he wrote a farewell address to public life, cloying it with these lines :
" Don't view me with a critic's eye. But pass all my imperfections by."
EMSLEY JACKSON, farmer, P O. Spartansburg, was born in North Caro- lins November 18, 1828; he is the son of Joseph andi Rovanns ( Bright) Jack- son, the former born in North Carolina, and the latter in North Carolina April 21, 1806. The subject of our sketch became a resident of this county in 1834; be was married February 8, 1849, to Frances P. Roberson, who was born in North Carolina November 11, 1825; she was the daughter of William and Mariam (Elliott) Roberson, who were natives of the above Siste, the former
born January 20, 1802, and the latter July 18, 1804. Mr. Jackson settled on Section 8, where he resided at the time of his death in 1882; he left to his heirs st his demise s fine farm of forty aores ; he was a member of Spartans- burg Lodge, I. O. O. F., No. 287. We can sny of him that he was a thorough gentleman, respected by all who knew him. Mr. Jackson's family now consists of four children, viz. : James L., born August 8, 1853; John C., June 10, 1856 ; Albert L., October 6, 1858; and Sarah J., born October 22, 1861. Mrs. Jackson deceased August 6, 1866.
JOHN W. JACKSON, farmer, P. O. Bethel, Ind., was born in Randolph County, Ind., December 8, 1834. He is the son of Joseph and Rosanna (Brigbt) Jackson, who were natives of North Carolina. Mr. Jackson was married, July 18, 1857, to Letiti. Barnes, who was born in North Carolina March 30, 1839. She is the daughter of Abner and Kesish (Jackson) Barnes, who were natives of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson have been blessed with five children, viz. : Amands L., born August 16, 1859; Joseph E., born December 28, 1861; Charles T., born April 6, 1864; Monty L., born October 6, 1866, and Carrie B., born July 27, 1869. Mr. Jackson owne a well-im- proved farm of ninety acres, in Section 36, on which he has resided since 1861. He is a member of Bethel F. & A. M., No. 250. He and his worthy lady are consistent members of the U. B. Church, and are highly respected by all who know themn.
JAMES M JACKSON, farmer, P. O. Spsrtansburg, was born in Guilford County, N. C., April 2, 1810. He is the son of John and Elizabeth (Millis) Jackson, who were natives of Maryland. Mr. Jackson beosme a resident of Indians in 1838, and of this county in 1834, when he entered the eighty acres of land on which he now lives, and at the same time purchased an adjoining eighty. The event of his marriage took place January 2, 1839, to Dortha Cart- wright, who was born October 9, 1817. She was the daughter of Hezekiah and Elizabeth Cartwright, who were natives of North Carolina. This union was blessed with four children, three of whom are living, viz. : Elizabeth A., born December 12, 1889; John W., March 3. 1841, and Hezekiah K., September 3, 1842. Mrs. Jackson dled February 22, 1844. Mr. Jackson was married, Jan- uary 6, 1847, to Mrs. Ann Jackson, who was born in North Carolina April 21, 1806. She is the daughter of James and Margaret (Griffin) Bright, who were natives of Maryland. This last. union has been blessed with two children- Mary J., born November 1, 1847, and Sarah E., May 25, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are worthy members of the M. E. Church, and sre highly respected by all who know them. Mrs. Jackson died July 15, 1881.
JOHN W. JACKSON, Jn., fermer, P. O. Spartansburg, son of James M. and Dortha (Cartwright) Jackson, who were nstives of North Carolina; the former was boru April 2, 1810, and the latter October 9, 1817. The subject of our sketch was born in this county March 8, 1841. He was educated in the district schools of the county. Mr. Jackson enlisted, August 9, 1862, in Company F, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry. His first experience of the reali- ties of military life was at the battle of Richmond, Ky .. where he was taken prisoner, but after a few days was paroled, and went into camp st Richmond, Indiana, where he remained until October, when sent to Memphis, Tenn .; thence to Vicksburg, where he was under constant bre for five days, falling hsok to Arkansas Post; thence to Milligan's Bend. The winter of 1862-63 was spent working on the onnal in front of Vicksburg. The next battle per- tioipated in was at Port Gibson, where Mr. Jackson was wounded on May 1, 1868. After remaining in the hospital for six weeks, he joined his regiment near Vioksburg, and was there at the time of the surrender; thence to Jaok- son, Miss. From there back to Vicksburg, and took part in the Teche expedi- tion ; thence to Toxas, where they remained during the winter. Took part in the Red River expedition, after which, for a period of six months, served as B patrol on the Mississippi River : thence to Mobile Bay. From there to Flor- ida : thenoe back, and Assisted in the capture of Fort Blakely. Assisted in taking the prisoners to Ship Island, coming back to Selma, Ala., where he re- mained for one month; thenoe to Mobile, where he was discharged July 5, 1865. Mr. Jackson was married, April 22, 1871, to Jennie Bowen, who was born in Randolph County January 31, 1847. She is the danghter of Ephrsim L. and Ruth (Dwiggins) Bowen. Thie union was blessed with Berths M., born May 13, 1872. Mrs. Jackson died July 1, 1877. Mr. Jackson then battleu the hardships of life alone until April 7, 1881, when he was united in marringe with Louisa S. Davis, who was born in Ohio December 17, 1865. She is the daughter of Daniel and Nancy ( Hancook) Davis, the former born In Maryland October 15, 1833, and the latter in Ohio October 6, 1836. Mr. Jackson is a member of Spartansburg I. O. O. F, No. 287, and of Pleasant Grove Grange, No. 226, and is known as a thorough gentleman.
ROBERT JORDAN, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born in Butler County, Ohio, November 9, 1814, and is the son of Robert and Sarah (Wimmer) Jor- dan, the former a native of Ireland, and the Istter of New Jersey. The sub- ject of this sketch became n resident of this county February 7, 1866, settling where he now resides. He was married in 1832 to Rebecca Welch, who Was born in Butler County, Ohio, September 12, 1814. She was the daughter of William and Mary (Burget) Welch. This union was blessed with two children -Elias P., born April 1, 1833, and Nnney, May 1, 1846. Mr. Jordan's second marriage took place January 18, 1864, to Hester A. Harris, who was a native of Butler County, Ohio. The result of this union has been four oliildren, viz. : .James, born November 5, 1864; Clara J., June 20, 1856; Hannah M., March 18, 1859, and Robert, born March 8, 1863. Mr. Jordan owns a well-improved farm of eighty acres in Section 80, and is a thorough gentlemen, and highly re- spected by all who know him.
SAMUEL KESLER, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, was born In New Jersey Jannary 1, 1819. He is the son of George Kesler, who was also a native of the nhove State The subject of our sketch left the parental roof when nine years of age. lle first went to Cincinnati, and was employed on a boat plying be- tween there and Louisville, Ky., but, after making a few trips, he became tired of river life and conclude'l to try farming. He found no trouble in securing the desired employment with Amos Berr, a farmer near Lebanon, Ohio, with
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whom he remeined for a number of years. Mr. Kesler has been married three timea. His last marriage took place April 1, 1861, to Mary Curts, who was born in Ohio April 1, 1831. She is the daughter of Jacob aud Elizabeth (Roy- er) Curts. Mr. and Mrs. Kesler have been blessed with three children, viz. : George W. and Henry, who were born April 18, 1862, and Sarah E., born Jan- uary 26, 1884. Mr. Kesler became a resident of this county in 1862, and has, with the exception of one year spent in aaw-milling at Union City, been en- gaged in farming. He owns a neat farm of sixty acres in Section 86, on which he resides. He is an industrious, enterprising gentleman, respected by all who know him.
LEVI J. LINZY, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg, was born in South Carolina March 22, 1827. He is the son of Levi W. K. Linzy and Epsey Thompson, who were natives of the above State. When eleven years old, he was taken to Mississippi, where he was held in bondage for thirteen years, when he escaped and came to Shelby County, Ind., where he remained for one year. He then became a resident of this county, and was employed at farm work until 1858, when he went to Canada, where he remained until 1855, when he went into the lumbering districts of Michigan, and worked at saw-milliug for one year ; thence back to Canada. From there to Wisconsin, and was again engaged in saw-milling until July, 1868, when he returned to this county. He was mar- ried August 18, 1869, to Nancy Thompson, who was born in South Carolina July 19, 1844. She is the daughter of William Thompson, who was also & na- tive of the above State. Mr. and Mrs. Linzy have had born to them ten chil. dren, six of whom are living, viz. : John F., born October 26, 1860; Charles B., September 80, 1862; Levi J., October 20, 1864; Cassius E., February 1, 1870; William A., October 24, 1874, and Mary J., April 15, 1877. Mr. Linzy enlisted in 1864 in Company G, Thirty-third Indiana Infantry. On his way South, he was taken sick, and remained in the hospital at Chattanooga for sev- eral months, joining his command again at Raleigh, N. C. From there, he marched with Gen. Sherman'a command to Richmond, Va., where he was ngain taken eick. From there, he was sent to MeDongle Hospital, of New York, where he was discharged May 2, 1865. Mr. Linzy is a member of the M. E. Church, and highly respected by all who know him. He owns a form of sixty- four acres in Section 12, on which he resides.
GEORGE W. MANN, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg, who was born in Butler County, Ohio, October 15, 1827, is the son of Thomas and Sarah (Buah) Mann, who were natives of Penneylvania. Mr. Mann became a resident of this county in 1841. He was married in October, 1848, to Willie Wiggs, daughter of Will- iam Wiggs. This union waa blessed with Angeline, who was born May 10, 1849. In 1850, death entered the home circle, and took from it the estimable wife and mother. Mr. Maan then battled the hardships of life alone until January 23, 1853, when he married Lucinda L. Parker, who was born in Darke County, Ohio, May 14, 1830. Her father and mother, Samuel and Elizabeth (John) Parker, were natives of Pennsylvania, the former born March 7, 1797. Mr. and Mrs. Mann have had born to tham nine obildren, eight of whom are living, viz., Albert H., born July 9, 1854; Samuel L., November 12, 1855; Rhoda B., June 8, 1857; John E., February 15, 1859; Elmira C., October 29, 1860; Minnie L., October 27, 1865; Mary E., May 21, 1868, and Ruth E., born Jannary 3, 1871. Mr. Mann settled where he now residea, in Section 4, in 1876. He owne a welt-improved farm of 102 acres. He is a thorough gen- tteman, highly respected by all who know him.
JOHN F. MIDDLETON, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg, was born on the farm where he now reaides November 26, 1842. He is the son of Thomas A. and Sarah (Borders) Middleton, the former born in Guilford County, N. C., Novem- ber 5, 1799, and the latter in Virginia in 1804. The subject of our sketoh was educated at the Industrial Academy of Wayne County, Ind. He enlisted Au- gust 18, 1862, in Company F, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry. Mr. Middleton took part in the battle of Richmond, Ky., where he was taken prisoner, and after three days paroled and sent to Camp Wayne, at Richmond, Ind., where he remained for two montha. At the expiration of that time, he was ex- changed and sent to the Dopartment of the Cumberland, under Gen. Grant. After participating in the battles of Chickasaw Bluff and Arkansas Post, he went into winter quarters at Young'a Point. During tho campaign of 1863, he took part in numerous battles, among which may be mentioned Port Gibson, Champion Hill, the siege of Vicksburg, eto. Was transferred to the Gulf De- partment in the fall of 1868. Spent the winter of 1868-64 at Indianola, Tex. From there, he was sent to assist in the Red River expedition. He was then with a marine corps detailed to guard the river between New Orleans and Vicks- burg until November 1. Thence to Mobile Bay, in the vicinity of which he spent the winter of 1864-65. From there to Florida. Thence to the siege of Fort Blakely, after which he returned to Mobile, where he remained during the summer. Was mustered out of service July 6. Mr. Middleton was mar- ried, August 20, 1866, to Serena Alexander, who was born in Preble County, Ohio, April 21, 1847. She is the daughter of Clement F. and Rebecca (Parka) Alexander, the former born in Ohio May 2, 1817, and the latter in Indiana December 18, 1816. Thia union has been blessed with two children-Ida, born May 19, 1866, and Thomas, born February 14, 1871. Mr. Middleton was elected Trustee of Greenafork Township in 1880. He owns a fine farm of 128 · acres in Section 2, on which he resides. He is known by many friends and acquaintances as & sterling gentleman.
JAMES ST. MYERS, farmer, P O. Winchester. This gentleman, born in Warren County, Ohio. June 22, 1834, is the son of John St. Myers, who was a native of Virginia. The subject of our aketch became a resident of this State in 1837, settling in Wayne County. The event of his marriage took place Oc- tober 8, 1867. The chosen companion through life, Margaret A. Clark, was born in North Carolina December 16, 1836. She is the daughter of Eli and Malinda (Ray!) Clark, who were natives of North Carolina. Mr. St. Myers set- tled where he now resides in 1867. His farm consists of eighty acres of well- improved land in Section 11 ; his buildings are of a neat, substantial class ; he and his worthy lady have been blessed with three children-John A., born No-
vember 5, 1868 : Sarah E., September 3, 1866, and George E., born September 21, 1873.
GEORGE W. PERKINS, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg, born in this county March 10, 1841, is the son of Nathaniel and Mary (Roberts) Perkins, the former born in North Carolina September 29, 1810, and the latter in Ohio April 8, 1820. The subject of this sketch was married, December 31, 1868, to Jose- phine Austin, who was born in Butler County, Ohio. She is the daughter of Jesse and Sarau (Chana) Austin. Mr. Perkins enlisted March 2, 1864, in Com- pany H, Que Hundred and Twenty-fourth Indiana Iufantry. He was engaged in numerous battles, among which may be mentioned, Columbia, Franklin and Nashville, of Tennessee; he wus mustered out of service September 16, 1865, and has since been engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Perkine have been blessed with five childien, viz .: George E., horn May 1, 1864 ; Ulysses G., Oc- tober 7, 1866 ; Sarah J., August 29, 1869 ; Mary L., March 5, 1871, and Emma G., born January 7, 1873. Mr. Perkina ia a sterling gentleman, and ia highly respected by all who know him.
REUBEN RANDLE, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg, born in Preble County, Ohio, January 28, 1832, is the son of John and Lydia (Sawyer) Randle. The anbject of this sketch has been a resident of this county since 1883. He was married, January 22, 1855, to Elizabeth Thompson, who was born in South Carolina August 24, 1833. This union has been blessed with four children, viz .: John W. E., born March 6, 1858 : Mary L., May 22, 1860; Lydia E., October 12, 1862, and Surepta J., September 16, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Randle are mem- bera of the Methodiat Episcopal Church, and are highly respected citizens.
JAMES B. RUBEY, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg. This eatimable gentle- man, born in Union County, Ind., December 26, 1829, is the son of Joseph W. and Ann (Harlan) Rubey, the former born in Kentucky September 25, 1806, and the latter in Union County, Ind., July 14, 1808. Mr. Rubey settled with his parents on the farm where he now residea March 7, 1858. The event of hia marriage took place December 30, 1865. The chosen companion through life, Miss Christina Middleton, was born in this county September 16, 1885. She is the daughter of Samuel H. and Christina (Tharp) Middleton, the former born in Westmoreland County, Va., March 4, 1794, and the latter in North Caro- lina May 28, 1790. Mr. and Mrs. Rubey have been blessed with two children -Matthew H., born October 27, 1866, and Mary C., August 3, 1858. Mr. Rubey is a consistent member of the Christian Church, and ia an active worker in Pleasant Grove Grange, No. 226. He owns 260 acres of land, and may be claseed among the enterprising farmers of this community. His early literary advantages were such as the pioneer youth generally enjoy ; but nature has compensated largely for the lack of eurly opportunities. He believes in ad- vancement, and is ever found willing to aid in any enterprise that tenda to ele- vate and improve the standing of society.
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