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JOHN. C. RUBY, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, son of Samuel F. and Jane Ruby. They were married in Darke County, Ohio, September 15, 1836. Father was born in Kentucky April 27, 1812; came with his parents to Union County, Ind. Afterward studied medicine with his brother, James, at Bethel, Wayne County, Ind., and became a very successful physician. About 1842. he por- chased the farm now owned by John C., where he died December 31, 1858. Mother was born in Pennsylvania February 17, 1818; came to Greene County, Ohio, with her parents, while in infancy, and two years previous to her mar- riage, she settled with her parents in Darke County, Ohio, John C. was born on the farm he now owna December 14, 1843. Mrs. Mary Jane Ruby was born November 1, 1846, on the farm then and now owned by her father, James M. Jackson. They were married, January 7, 1866. The subject of this sketch was deprived, by death, of his father when in his youth, and being the eldest boy living, the care of the family and farm depended upon him and his mother.
How well they each done their part, presant evidence will show by the many pleasant homes they enjoy. Enlisted in Company F, Sixty-ninth Regiment Infan- try Indiana Volunteers, July 30th, and mustered in August 19, 1862. Was taken prisoner nt Richmond, Ky., but was immediately paroled, aud went into camp at Richmond, Ind., until they were exchanged, when they went to Memphis, Tenn., where John C. fell ill with the measles ; was afterward removed to Mound City. His brother repaired thither, and helped to obtain his discharge. Regaining his health, he again enliated in his old company July 4, 1864, and joined his regimeut at Morganza Bond, La. Was in all the battles and skirmish- ing that his regiment was engaged in while he was with them. Hia tima did not expire until after the regiment was mustered ont, and was transferred to Twenty-fourth Regiment, Indiana Infantry Volunteers, and was muatered out in October, 1866. Since then, has followed the occupation of farming. Mr. Ruby has one of the pleasantest homos in his township. His farm consists of 182} acres of fine farming land, and the improvements attest the enterprise and thrift of its owner. They have one daughter-Aura Bell, born October 27, 1866. They also have an adopted son-Dilbert (Hunt) Ruby, born June 21, 1869. Mrs. Ruby is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In polities, Mr. Ruby is a Republican. In domestic relations, a kind, devoted and indulgent husband and father.
WILLIAM SASSER, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg. This estimable gentle- man, born in Wayne County, N. C., October 13, 1811, is the son of William and Susanna (Starlan) Sasser, who were natives of the above State and county. The subject of this sketch, in company with his mother, came to Randolph County in 1830. They purchased a farm near where he now resides, on which they settled. Mr. Sasser was married October 14, 1830, to Elizabeth Ozbun, who was born in Guilford County, N. C. After marriage, Mr. S. rented land, and was engaged in farming for ten years. At the expiration of that time, he moved to Hamilton County, Ind., and purchased a farm of forty acres, which he shortly afterward sold, and then entered eighty aeres, on which he settled and began to improve, but soon after met with an opportunity to sell out to advantage, did so and returned to this county; lived on rented land for two years; then purchased a farm of forty acres near Spartansburg, on which he resio d for three years ; since then he has bought and sold numerous farms, mad any improvements, and it may be said of him that he ia closely iden-
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titied with the early and lasting improvements of this section of the county ; he na- Always been very successful in his undertakings, and is noted for his fair and upright dealings; he settled on the farm of 120 acres where he now resbles in 1877. Vor over forty years, he ha's heen an earnest worker in the Christian Church, and is a thorough gentleman in all respects. He is the father of nine children, eight of whom are living, viz .: John, born July 28, 1831; Joel, Ortober 16, 1832; Ollen, May 13, 1836; Susanna, March 28, 1 7: Abraham, June 13, 1842; Benjamin F., January 20, 1844: Sarah E., July 50, 1847: and Martha E., born October 16, 1852. Mrs. Sasser deceased Jantartry 1, 1877.
JOSEPH SHAW was one of the carly inhabitants of Spartansburg, Greens- fork Township: he was the father of Benjamin R. Shaw, of Spartansburg, sod Gideon Shaw, of Winchester. Joseph was born in Bucks County, Penn., io 1796. ind came to Waynesville, Ohio, when a young man ; he was a shoemaker by irule, and being weary of the beach swopped his shop and stock and tewn residence for eighty a res of land in Ohio and 104 acres in the extreme south- en-t corner of Randolph County. Ind. ; he took up his residence on the last natued tract in 1:50. The family lived there twenty-five years, and then moved to Hollandsburg. Ohio; then te Bethel, and last to Spartansburg, where ar diel in 1860. The wife of Joseph was Sarah Ramsey, who was brought up at Wiltord, Ohio, on the Ohio River. Joseph and Sarah had twelve children, six boys and six girls, who were all living at home at one time. Mrs. Show find some time after her husband, The following were some of the Shaw inmily : by lin Ann, the wife of Harrison Anderson. Gideon Show, who was born in 1821, who has been twice married, and has five children ; he resided first on the old farm, then at Spartansburg, and for many years at Winchester ; he has been an netive trader and broker, and become very wealthy; in politics he idelines toward Democracy. Hester Shaw was married to Joseph Thomas : she died early. leaving a son, who is a teacher. Mary Elizabeth Shaw died young. Jasper Shaw was a muerchant and tailor, and died leaving four chil- dren. Rachel Manning is a resident of Spartanshurg, and has ten children. John Thompson Shaw is a merchant tailor of Union City; he has been there sixteen years, and has six children. Martin Van Buren Shaw died young. Martha Poily resides in I'nien City, and has one child. Benjamin R. Shaw was born January 31, 1820; he marriel Delilah Mann in 1848 ; they have five chillreo. Benjamin has been a farmer and by tiade a carpenter, but for the last thirty years he has been a note shaver and a pettifogger, and in the latter business ha- achieved considerable notoriety : he has often been in close Combat with stout limbs of the law, and came out first best ; he has resided in Spartausburg for twenty years; he was originally a Henry Clay Whig, and in INGO voted for Lincoln ; he is now ao active and influential Democrat : he is a Member of the Disciples' Cimrch ; by his industry and close attention to busi- ness he has gathered about him a nice competence of worklly goods, and he owns some of the finest farming lands in Greensfork Township: he is kind and courteous to his neighbors and friends, and is the Democratic gage of the com- munity in which he lives
WILLIAM SLICK, former, P O, Arba, was born in Seneca County, Ohio, in July, 1829 ; he is the son of David and Eleanor ( Messler) Slick, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Maryland. Mr. Slick was married Octuber 16. 1854, to Armecy Elliott, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., May 10, 1885; she is the daughter of Mites and Francis ( Newburn ) Elliott. who were natives of North Carolina, the former born in March, 1795, and the latter in May. 1803. Mr. and Mrs. Shek have had horn to them eight chil- dren, six of whom are living. viz : George W., boro fletober 22, 1856 ; Perry. November 22. 1960: Anni J., March 29, 1868; William H., March 20. 1866: Miry F., September 4. 1-67. and Amanda E., September 6, 1870. Mr Shek became a resident of this county io 1851: he owns 380 acres of land wirl is an industrious farmer; he and his worthy lady are members of New Light Church, and are respected by all who know them.
JOHN H. TAYLOR. droggist. P. O. Spartansburg. This gentleman, horn in North Carolina October 30, 1424. is the son of William and Tellitha ( Hedge- path) Taylor, who were natives of the above State. Mir. Taylor hecame a resi- dem of this county in 1815; his education was such as the pioneer youths generally enjoy. The event of his marriage took place February 19, 1846, to Sarah Horn, who was born in this county November 9, 1827; she is the daughter of Jose and Penina Fulgum) torn. who were natives of Guilford County, X (. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have been blessed with nine children, four of whom are living, viz. : Ira S., born February 20, 1855; Thomas L., Sep- tember 21. 1856; John W., February 6, 18559; and Frank R., horn August 11, 1461. Mr. Taylor was engaged in farming until 1849, when he began the manufacture of hoots and shoes nt Spartansburg. In 1854, he extended his msiness, and opened a salesroom, carrying a full line of hoots, shoes and notions, and was thus engage I until 1857, when he sold out and purchased a Inem near the village, on which h > resided for two years; at the expiration of 'his time, he was elected Trustee of Greensfork Township, and in order to attend promptly to the duties devolving upon him, he sold his farm and returned to Spartansburg. At the expiration of his termi of office, he again began the manufacture of boots and shoes, und was thus engaged, until 1880,
when he purchased a full line of drugs and notiens, in which business he is now successfully engaged. He is a member of Bethel Lodge, F. & A. M., No. 250.
LUTHER TILLSON, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg. This estimable gentle- man, born in Darke County, Ohio, April 18, 1817, is the son of Leonard and Lydia (Cood) Tillson, the former born in Vermont November 11, 1794, and the latter in North Carolina September 10, 1789. The subject of this sketeh was married. December 20, 1849, to Catharine N. Rhodes, who was a native of Darke County, Ohio, hern March 30, 1827. She is the daughter of Samnel and Jane (Jones) Rhodes, the former born in Vermont January 22, 1787, and the latter in Kentucky October 2, 1793. This union has been blessed with five children, viz., Resaltha A., born September 29, 1858, and deceased August 20, 1855 : Clarissa E., October 14, 1852 ; William L., September 19. 1865; Harriet E .. November 28, 1858, and Walter A., March 14, 1862. Mr. Tillson has, with the exception of the year 1856, which was spent at llillaboro, Ind., resided in this conaty since 1854. He purchased and settled on the farm where he now lives in 1878. lle owns fifty acres of well-improved land. He and his worthy lady are members of the Christian Church, and are highly respected by a large circle of friends and acquaintancea.
JOSEPH H. THORPE, farmer, P. O. Arba, was born in Wayne County, Ind., August 6, 1832. He is the son of John and Anna (Middleton) Therpe, who were natives of North Carolina, the former born February 10, 1792, and the latter March 9, 1796. Mr. Thorpe was married November 13, 1858, to Hannah Clevenger, who was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Angast 9, 1840. She is the daughter of Thomas and Mary Clevenger, the former horn Septem- her 27, 1818, and the latter Angust 3, 1819. This union has been blessed with four children, viz., Marshal E. S., born August 7, 1859; Stephen O. E., July 5, 1864 ; Thomas I. C., May 20, 1870, and Oliver J. R., December 20, 1871. Marshal E. S. died September 4, 1862. Mr. Thorpe became a resident of this county in 1859. He owns 125 acres of land in Section 34, on which he re- siles. Mr. and Mrs. Thorpe are members of the Society of Friends, and are highly respected citizens.
P. M. B. THOMPSON, farmer, P. O. Spartansburg, son of William and Lu- ciada Thompson ; father was born and raised in South Carolina ; was born May 26, 1796, and died in spring of 1871. His mother was born in Virginia ahout 1806, and when quite young was taken to South Carolina, where she married Mr. Thompson. They emigrated to Mississippi abont 1843, where they re- mained about seven years, when they came to this county, and settled on the farm now owned by the widlow and her son, P. M. B. The subject of this sketch was born in South Carolina February 4, 1843, and emigrated with his parents. Ile remained with then until April, 1863, when he enlisted in Com- pany F, Fifth United States Colored Troops. Was in the battles of Petersburg. Deep Bottom and Fort Fisher ; also several other hard-fonght battles ; was mns- tered ont in October, 1865. Then he engaged in teaching school, both North and South, for several years. September 1, 1870, he enlisted in Company D. Twenty-fourth United States Regulars, and did effective service for five years. Was mustered out September 1, 1875. Since then has followed the occupation of farming. MIr. Thompson procured a furlough in March, 1864, and came to Nashville. Tenn., and married Malinda Joiner, when he immediately returned to his regiwent, which was then stationed at Eagle Pass, Tex. They have one child-David T. Thompson-n bright, promising youth. Mr. Thompson ob tained a goud education, under the instruction of Pref. E. Tucker, at the U. L . Institution of Greensfork Township. By indomitable pluck, energy, perse- veraoce and intelligence, industry, aud by economical and temperate habits, he has accumulated & nice property. His wife is a member of the A. M. E. Church. It is almost needless to state that Mr. Thompson is a strong Repub- lican.
HENRY WISE, farmer, P. O. Spartanaburg, a native of Germany, was born May 5, 1836. He is the son of Melchior and Elizabeth ( Feiling) Wise, who were born in Germany. The subject of our sketch emigrated to the United States in 185-1, landing at New York February 11. From there he went to Cin- cinnati, and worked in a foundry for six months. Thence to Greenville, Ohio, where he remained for about two years. Thence to Spartansburg, this cenaty, where he chose as his occupation farming. Mr. Wise was married August 18, 1860, to Hannah L. Buwen, who was born in this county January 27, 1813. She is the daughter of Ephraim L. and Ruth (Dwiggine) Bowen. This union has been blessed with six children, viz., Elnora L., horn November 22, 1861 ; John O., April 21, 1863; Lizzie M., September 15, 1866; Hattie R., Jannary 22. 1868 ; Ilrey C., April 21, 1870, and Florence O., bern March 7, 1874. Mr. Wise enlisted, Augnot 9, 1862, in Company F, Sixty-niuth Indiana Infantry. lle participated in numerous battles. Among which may be mentioned Rich- moud. Ky., Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hill. the siege of Vicks- burg, the Red River expedition, assisting in the capture of Fort Blakely, etc. Mr. Wise, as a soldier, had an extensive experience, and was always found at his post of duty. Mr. Wise owns a fine farm of 120 acres, and is extensively engaged in farming and the breeding of fine stock. Ile is & member of the M. E. Church, and is known as n thorough gentleman.
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DESCRIPTION.
Contains about forty-four square miles, being eight miles north and south and five and a half miles east and west. The southern part lies upon Green's Fork and its, two main branches and various smaller ones, and the north part upon the head- waters of White River and Salt, Sugar, Sparrow and Eight Mile Creeks.
The valley of Green's Fork is a fine body of land, excellent and fruitful from the very first opening of the country; and, by the industry and thrift of the early settlers and the activity of their' successors, that region has become the very garden of Randolph County. In fact, the whole township is a flourishing and pros- perous region. The settlement of Washington was next after that of Greensfork. The first occupation of Greensfork was dur- ing 1814. It is not certainly known that any settlers came into Washington Township in 1814, though two entries of 160 acros each, both made by the same person, were done in 1814, one in May and the other in October.
Seven entries were made in 1815 by five persons, in the order named: Curtis Cleny, Obadiah Harris, John Ozbun, Paul Beard and George Frazier. Whether these came first, and, if so, which one, is not now known. The testimony accessible would seem to show that settlement was not made for a year or two longer, but it appears hardly possible that so many entries should be made, and that by persons who became actual and permanent residents, and yet that all of them delayed so long to occupy their lands.
To show the uncertainty that rests npon the matter, Curtis Cleny's entry is made January 7, 1815, and yet he himself states, in his "Reminiscences," written by his own hand a few years ! ago, that he entered his land in February, 1817. Paul Beard, Sr., entered his land in August. 1815, yet his son, Paul Beard. Jr., thinks his father did not como till the spring of 1817. Jesse Johnson entered his land in November, 1816, but his son. Silas Johnson, then a lad of sixteen und still living, says his father came in the spring of 1817.
In the midst of imperfect memory and conflicting statements by those most likely to possess correct knowledge, literal accu- racy is, of course, out of the question. The chronicler can only balance the statements and guess at the truth, with the strong probability that he will be wrong at least half the time. Wash- ington settled rapidly. Three hundred and twenty aeres were entered in 1814; 1,120 aeres wero taken up in 1815. in Sections 9, 10 and 11: 2,080 acres were purchased in 1816 in various sections; 2,880 acres were entered in 1817: 3,310 aeres were en- tered in 1818; 880 acres were entered in 1819.
And it is, perhaps, remarkable that among the sixty-seven entries made up to the end of 1819, fifty-three were quarter-sec- tions, one was a half-section and one a whole section, and not a single forty-acre traet in the whole number. This faet goes to show that the settlers of that region were mostly in middling circumstances, able to raise the price of a quarter-section. And this goes far to explain the present fact of the easy circumstances of the great body of those who are now dwellers in that portion of the county. A home of 160 acres made a good starting point, and right well, in very many cases, has that foundation been built upon, as the substantial wealth and permanent prosperity of the citizens of that township abundantly show.
The names of the principal pioneers of Washington Town- ship will appear in the following list of entrios, made up to Au- gust, 1827, though. of course, this does not determine the dates of settlement, nor the actual settlers, as they may have been here either before or after the entry, or not at all.
It is a curious fact how often certain names oeeur in the con- sus of 1880 in Washington Township: e. g., there are 103 John- sons, 98 Hinshaws. 33 Hodsons. 30 Lykinses, 27 Hutchenses, 20 Kellys, 17 Joneses (including children). In Greeusfork, there are 49 Bowens, and others still occur with great frequency. Other names, moreover, that were very frequent in pioneer days. have nearly disappeared. But so it is, "sic transit gloria mundi " (so passeth the glory of the world).
WASHINGTON ENTRIES.
Travis Adeock, N. W. 14. 18, 14, May 14, 1814. Travis Adcock, S. E. 10, 18, 14, October 19, 1814. Curtis Cleny. S. W. 11. 18, 14, January 7. 1815. Obadiah Harris, S. W. 10, 18, 14, May 8, 1815. John Ozbun, S. E. S. 18, 14, June 1, 1815. Paul Beard, N. E. 10, 18, 14, August 9. 1815. Paul Beard, N. W. 11. 18, 14, Angust 9, 1815. Obadiah Harris, N. E. 15, 18, 14, October 4, 1815. George Frazier, N. W. 9, 18, 14, October 17, 1815. John Johnson, S. W. 9. 18, 14, March 2, 1816. Isaae Cook, S. E. 9, 18, 14, October 8, 1816. Seth Cook. N. W. 15, 18. 14. October 8. 1816. Nathan Thornburg, S. W. 33, 19, 14, October 25, 1816. Hezekiah Hockett, N. E. 7. 18. 14. October 25, 1816. Hezekiah Hockett. S. E. 7. 18, 14. October 25. 1816. Joseph Hockett, N. E. 4, 18. 14. October 26, 1816. William Reece, N. E. 32. 19, 14, November 4, 1816. John Pegg. S. W. 17, 18, 11. November 7, 1816. Eleazar Smith, N. E. 18, 18. 14, November 7, 1816. Jesse Johnson, S. W. 2, 18. 14. November 28, 1816. Isaac Hutchens. S. E. 15, 18. 14. December 7, 1816. Barnett Frost. N. E. 9. 18, 14, December 21, 1816. Enoch Pilsher, S. W. 27, 19. 11, January 9, 1817. Jolin Baxter W. & N. W. 34, 19, 14. January 9, 1817. William Conner, N. E. 33. 19, 14, January 11, 1817. Isane Hockett, S. W. 4, 18, 14, February 8, 1817. Stephen Hockett, S. E. 5, 18, 14, February 8, 1817 Stephen Hockett, N. E. 8. 18, 14, February 8, 1817. William Milner. S. W. 14. 18, 14, May 8, 1817. Susannah Woodman, N. W. 15, 18, 14, July 7, 1817. Mordecai Mendenhall, N. $ 17, 18, 14. Angust 11. 1817. Joseph Gess, W. : S. E. 20. 19. 14, August 11, 1817. William Hoekett, S. W. 5. 18, 14, September 12, 1817. Moses Martindale. S. W. 13. 18, 13, September 15, 1817. James Barnes, S. E. 12. 18. 13, September 15, 1817. A. & E. Hunt, W. ! S. W. 34, 19, 14, October 2, 1817. Henry Hodgson, E. ! S. E. 6. 18, 14, November 3, 1817. Andrew Lykins, Section 7, 19, 14, December 6, 1817. Andrew Lykins, S. E. 12, 19. 13, December 6. 1817. Andrew Lykins, N. E. 13, 19, 13. December 6, 1817. Morgan MeQuany. N. W. 18, 18, 14. January 6, 1818. Nathan Case, S. W. 7. 18, 14, January 6, 1818. Samuel Smith. N. W. 7, 18, 14. February 10, 1818. Caleb Reece, W. & N. W. 33. 19, 14, February 14, 1818. Albert Banta. N. E. 15, 19, 14, March 20. 1SIS.
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