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He and bis excellent wife are acceptable members of the M. E. Church at Lebanon, near lluntsville. They are intelligent and respectable citizens of the county, and honored members of the community where they reside.
WILLIAM MILLER BOTKIN.
William Miller Botkin, a farmer and son of Hugh and Rachel K. Butkin, was born in Randolph County, Ind., July 7, 1823. He is the eleventh of a family of thirteen children, of whom seven are now living. Ilis father was born in Pendleton County, Va., November 17, 1774, and his mother in Koox County, Tenn., February 25, 1786. They were married in Knox County, Tenn., in the year 1801, and removed to Wayne County, Ind., in 1815, and to Ran- dolph County in 1817, where they settled on the farm now owned by the suh- ject of this sketch ; his father entered 120 acres of land, and continued to live on the farm until his death ; his father died February 27, 1836, and his mother January 24, 1857.
The subject of this sketch was born and raised upon the farm he now owns. His hoyhood was nneventful, and differed but littlo from that of the boyhood of farmers' sons in early days, save, probably, that he was noted for bis untiring industry in his assistance in clearing his father's farm from the unbroken wilderness. These industrious habits formed in youth furnished the foundation of Mr. Botkin's success and uecfulness in after years.
His educational advantages were confined to the common schools of West River Township, with the exception of quo term in the Muncie schools. Mr. Botkin possesses a fair common school education, and has acquired a vast amount of general information from the reading of the literature of the day and his associations with his fellow-men.
He was but thirteen years of age when his father died, but lived on the farm with his mother until he was twenty-one; after which he hired out by the month as a farm laborer until he was twenty-seven, when he was first united in marriage to Martha A. Hiatt, daughter of Louis and Charity Hiatt, of Clinton County, Ohio, December 20, 1849.
After his marriage, he settled on his father's homestead, which he had commenced to purchase from the heirs; he continued the purchase of shares until the entire estate enme into bis possession.
By his first wife Mr. Botkin is the father of seven children, of whom five are now living-Emily C., horn October 26, 1850, and doceased November 11, 1878; Mary V., born July 25, 1858: Lonis A., horn November 24, 1854 ; Hugh O., born May 4, 1857, and deeensed in the spring of 1859 ( was burned to denth); Oliver P., born August 15, 1869; Elmer E., born November 10, 1861 ; Ira M., bern December 14, 1868.
He was called to mourn the death of his wife September 27, 1864. She was a faithful companion and mother and a true and tried friend. Her fru- gality and industry were important factors in Mr. Botkin's success in life. She was an acceptable and honest member of the United Brethren Church, and remained faithful until death.
After the death of his wife, Mr. Botkin hired a housekeeper, and contin- ned with his children to live upon his farm until his second marriage, which occurred October 15, 1868, to Docia C. Butler, the daughter of William and Thirza T. Butler, of Campbell County, Va. She removed with her parents from Virginia to this county in the year 1847, when she was but two years of ngc. Iler parcuts are both living, and are honored citizens of this county.
By his second wife Mr. Botkin is the father of three children, all of whom nro living-Martha A., born July 18, 1869; Thirza R., born June 27, 1873; John W., born July 4, 1878.
Mr. Botkin is the owner and proprieter of a farm of 320 acres of most excellent land, of which n greater portion is under a high state of cultivation. Ilis farm is beautifully located, sloping gently to the south and east, well
ALONZO COFFIN
MR. E. M. BARR.
MRS. R BARR.
RESIDENCE OF E.M. BARR. WEST RIVER TP. RANDOLPH. CO. IND.
DR. H. C. HUNT.
MRS. MARTHA J. HUNT.
STEPHEN HAYNES.
Elisha & Gaddis
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Lydia Gadais
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adapted to grazing, as well as the producing of grain, being supplied with an abundance of water. His farm buildings are of modern architecture, and are large and convenient. His house is a large brick structure, two stories in height, situated on a commanding knoll fronting the south. This house is hotb beautiful and convenient.
Mr. Botkin has been & life-long Republican, and was honored in 1876 by being elected to the office of County Commissioner for the Middle District; he held this office for one term, and served the county faithfully and honestly, giving entire satisfaction to his constituents.
Mr. and Mrs. Botkin are acceptable members of the M. E. Church, belong- ing to the Huntsville charge. Mr. B. is also a devoted member of the Hunts- ville Lodge, No. 248, F. & A. M.
Mr. and Mrs. B. are happily situated, surrounded with comfort, are hon- ored members of society, and widely known for their hospitality.
JONAH L. CATEY.
William Catey, the father of this gentleman, was born in New Jersey December 15, 1812. In 1822, he came with his parents to Wayne County, Ind., where he grew to manhood. In that county, he married Miss Sornh Davisson, and shortly afterward removed to Randolph County, locating in West River Township; he entered eighty acres of government land, from which he developed a fine farm, adding to it from time to time, until his possessions aggregated over 200 acres ; he was an energetic, industrious man, and bestowed great attention npon the cultivation and improvement of his farm. His first house was n hewed-log house, but this gave place, within a few years, to a neat, comfortable frame house. Ife was n man of progressive idens, and kept pace with the march of improvement; he always took ao active interest in politics, but never accepted public office. In early life he was a Whig, and later n Repub- lican : he enjoyed the confidence and good will of all who knew him, and was alwaye recognized as one of the best citizens of the community in which he lived. Duriog a business trip to Wayne County, in 1862, he was taken ill, and two days later, September 13, he died in that county ; he had borne a part in the pioneer development of both Wayne and Randolph Counties, and lived long enough to witness and enjoy the prosperity of later years. His wife was n na- tive of North Carolina, where she was born March 21, 1814. She survived her husband nearly ten years, dying at the home in West River Township April 23, 1872.
Jonah L., their son, was born November 2, 1850, in West River Township, Randolph Co., Ind. ; his early life was passed on the home farm, where he was en- gaged in assisting his father, except during the winter, when he attended school ; he first attended the schools of his own neighborhood, and afterward1, the graded schools at Economy, and the high school at Winchester. As he grew to matn- rity, he decided upon the adoption of the pursuit of farming as his occupation in'life, and has been thus engaged for several years. On the 27th of January, 1872, he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy Massey, who was born in Wayne County. Ind., January 10, 1853, and is the daughter of Maherry Massey, Esq., a native of North Carolina, who came to Wayne County when a boy. By this union they are the parente of five children, viz. : William M., Kelmn J., Alice, Byron R. and Elo, of whom two (Zelma and Byron) are deceased. Mr. Catey occupies and cultivates a farm of eighty-two neres, this being his share of the home farm, and the spot upon which his father first erected the pioneer home ; he is s successful and energetic farmer, and as a citizen, enjoys the con- fidence and esteem of all who know him. He is n member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics is an enthusiastic Republican. In his father's family there were nine children, viz. : Rebecca, Moses D., Rachel, George W., Eliza, Willliam H., Samuel C., Jonah L. and John B. Of this number Rebecca, Moses D., Rachel, George W. and Eliza are leceased. Three of the brothers served in the Union army during the late war ; Moses D. and George W. were members of Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiana Infantry, the latter dying ut Young's Point, La., in March, 1863. William II. wns in the One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiane Infantry, and now resides in Illinois.
JOHN B. CATEY.
John B., son of William and Sarah Cutey, was born August 18, 1855, in West River Township, Randolph Co., Ind., and was educated in the district schools of that township. His early life was spent in the performance of the varied duties of farm lifer and upon reaching mature years he adopted the pursuit of farming, and, like his brother Jonah, has made it a success. He was married, on the 20th of September, 1876, to Miss Celina J. Morland, and hy this union they are the parents of three children, named respectively Maud, Clyde and Oscar M., all of whom are now living. Mrs. Cutey is the daughter of William Morland, a native of Ohio. Her mother, whose maiden name was Prudence Wright, was born in North Carolina February 28, 1812. Mr. Morland's family were highly respected citizens of Wayne County, Ind., where their danghter, Mrs. Catey, was born November 14, 1855. Mr. Catey and wife sre worthy members of the M. E. Church, and enjoy the esteeio of all who know them. In politics, Mr. Catey is nn active Republican, but he has never sought nor accepted official position, preferring to give his altention exclusively to the pursuit in which he is engaged.
MILTON COFFIN, farmer P. O. Trenton. llc was born November 11, 1823, in Guilford County, N. C .; he came to :his State and county in the fall of of 1883. He was married, the first time, .. Sarah Denney, in December, 1846. She was n native of Kentucky, and born there February, 1822. This union was blessed with four children, of whom three are living-William, born Sep- tember 23, 1847; Jonathan, November 2, 1849, and Lewis J., September 10, 1859. He was married the second time, March 1, 1870, to Elizabeth Barr, who was a native of Virginia, and horn there November 27, 1837. They had two children, one living-Edward M., born March 4, 1871. Mr. C. was educated in the common schools of this State, and has followed farming. Ile has been A consistent member of the M. E. Church for eight years. Ilis father, Jonn- than Coffin, was a native of North Carolina, where he was born nhout the year
1798; came with his family to this county in the fall of 1833, deceased Feb- ruary, 1875. Mr. C. is Republican in politics, of English descent, and a gen- tleman of undoubted integrity and great sociability.
MOSES E. CONYERS, farmer, P. O. Trenton. Ile was born August 12, 1843, in Wayne Connty, Ind .; he came to this county in 1861, and was united in marriage to Mary Allen, September 9, 1869. She was born in Wayne Coun- ty, Ind., September 9, 1849. They have three children-Orran C., born Sap- tember 26, 1870; James E., October 12, 1876, and Thomas B., April 17, 1880. He was educated in the common schools of this State, and has followed the occupation of a farmer. lle enlisted in Company D, Sixty-nin'h Indiana In fantry, nad was consolidated in B, of the same infantry. He had n good record as n soldier, and was discharged from both on necount of expiration of term of eervice. Mr. C. is an honored member of the F. & A. M., Huntsville Lodge, No. 367. His father, Ismael Conyers, was n native of Pennsylvania, where he was born March 22, 1813; after several changes, he finally located in this connty in 1851. The father of Mrs. Conyers was born in this county, deceased 1852. Mr. Conyers lind two brothers in the war for the Union-Austin F., in Company C, Nineteenth Tadinnn Infantry, and Alphonso W., in Company B, Seventh Cavalry, Mr. C. is of Irish and Dutch descent, and is noted for his integrity.
DANIEL CROPPER, hotel-keeper, Trenton. He was born March 5, 1825, in Kentucky. He received the rudiments of a common school education in this county, and was married, November 1, 1849, to Elizabeth Thornburg, who was born in Wayne County, Ind., August 16, 1829. They had five children, of which number three are living : Fannie E., born December 12, 1850, married to Samuel 11. Stepbenson; Melinda A., August 13, 1852, deceased August 10, 1854; Martha A., November 13, 1854, married to William II. Cox ; Lydia E., March 25, 1864: and William A., November 30, 1858, deceased April 22, 1863. Bela W. Cropper, the father of the subject ot this sketch, was boro in Ken- tueky Jannary 8, 1791, deceased March 27, 1874; his wife was originally Elizabeth Ashby, n nativo of Kentucky, born October 20, 1794, now deceased. William Thornburg, born in Tennessee October 2, 1794, decensed May 23, 1880: his wife, originally Martha Bradshaw, was born in Tennessee January 8, 1796, deceased in November, 1868. Mr. C. is proprietor of the Cropper llouse, and is attentive and kind to all who call on him.
ALLEN S. CROPPER, farmer, P. O. Cerro Gordo. He was born April 7, 1827, in lleary County, Ky. ; he came to Ohio in the fall of the same yenr with his parents, and from thence removed to this county in October, 1833. Hle was educated in the common schools of the county, and has followed the carpenter trade and farming. Ile was married, December 26, 1850, 10 imura Ilaynes, who was born May 24, 1829, in the State of New York. They had two children-Jehiel G., born June 12, 1852, and Edmund A., November 20, 1865. On October 14, 1876, Mr. Cropper was bereaved by the loss of his beloved wife, who had been the companion of his youth. He nod his wife were members of the Christian Church. lle owns a good farm of 128 acres of land worth $50 per nere, and ia Republican in politics. His father's name was Bela W. Cropper, bora January 8, 1791, deceased March 27, 1874, in this county. His mother, originally Elizabeth Ashby, born 1794, in Shelby County, Ky., de- ceased in this county in the fall of 1875. llis father, Bela, was in the war of 1812, under Col. Dick Johnson, of Kentucky, and took part in the battle of the Thames, where the celebrated Indian Chieftian Tecumseh was killed, Mr. Cropper is an industrious, honest citizen.
DAVID A. CROPPER, farmer, P. O. Unionsport. He was born April 4, 1842, iu this county; he was educated in the common schools of the rural dis- triets, and has followed farming for a business. Mr. C. was married, Septem- ber 2, 1868, to Lydia A. Botkin, who was a daughter of Dr. Botkin, and born in this county June 15, 1849. These parents have one interesting daughter, Ada A., born October 19, 1869. Mr. Cropper learned the blacksmith trade in boyhood, but as stated, adopted farming, which is more congenial to his nature. He and his estimable wife are members of the M. E. Church, and are regarded as good citizens. lfe owns a good farm of 138 acres of land, und by his indus- try is succeeding well in its cultivation.
EDWARD T. CROPPER, merchant, Trenton. He was born December 23, 1841, in this county ; he was united in marriage to Mary J. Keever, in thctober, 1866. She was born June 16, 1843, in Warren County, Ohio. Mr. C. was edu- ented in the common schools of the county, and by his industry and economy has succeeded well in life. He followed farming in early life, but finding the mercantile business more congenial to his nature, engaged in It, which now de- mands his attention. He served in Company D, Sixty-ninth Regiment Indiana latantry, in the war for the Union, and was s gallant soldier. He bas a family of four children -- Coru A., horn August 1, 1867; Stephen L., December 14, 1872; Emma F., November 12, 1876, and Charles A., born January 12, 1881. Ile carries n well-selected stock of goods, with increasing sales reaching more than $12,000 annually. His card is: E. T. Cropper, dealer in dry goods, groceries and general merchandise, Huntsville, Ind.
ELISHIA COX, farmer, P. O. Economy. He was born January 12, 1834, in Wayne County, Ind. He came to this county in the winter of 1865. Mr. Cox was erlucated in the common schools of this county, and is a successful farmer. He is genial and companionable, and in connection with other mem- bers of the family owns 2592 acres of valunhle lund. His father's name is Levi Cox, who was born October 23, 1789, in Georgia. He moved to Belmont County, Ohio, in 1798; from thence to Wayne County, Ind., and settled here in 1865. Deceused June 23, 1868. Lydin Williams, the maiden name of Mrs. Cox, and mother of the subject of this sketch, was a native of Behnont County, Ohio, where she was born May 30, 1808. She was married to Levi Cox July 17, 1828. Deceased June, 1845. Mr. Cox has two sisters and one brother-Re- becca, born June 7, 1830; Nathan, January 1, 1832, and Zelphion (now Mrs. Mendenhall), born April 1, 1840. This family is universally respected.
ELZE L. DAVINSON, farmer, P. (. Bloomingsport. He was born Septem- ber 30, 1844, in Randolph County, Ind. He was educated in the common schools of his native district, and hns followed farming. He was married, September
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30, 1869, to Lydia A. Phillips, who was born September 18, 1852, in Washing- ton Township, this county. They have reared two nephews and two nieces- Nora E. Davisson, born March 17, 1860; James N. Wright, April 17, 1866 ; William Hefford, October 17, 1863, and Maggie A. Hofford, March 10, 1871. Mr. Davisson served in the Fifty-fourth Indiana Infantry, Company I, and the One Hundred and Forty-seventh, Company A, in the war of the rebellion, and was a faithful soldier in the discharge of duty. His father and mother- Ira Davisson and Catharine Peacock, were married October 27, 1831. Irn Davisson, his father, was originally from North Carolina, where he was born May 25, 1812. He came to this county about the year 1820, remaining here until the date of his decease, September 15, 1865. The companion of Father Davisson was a native of New Jersey, where she was born June 22, 1814. She came to this county with her parents nt nn early date, and deceased October 12, 1868. Mr. Davisson commenced life a poor boy, but by his industry and energy is succeedling well in life. He owns a good farm of 140 acres of land, and is well suited to his chosen occupation.
JAMES M. DENNY is a farmer and school teacher, and his post office ad- dress is Trenton. He is a son of William and Mary Deany. His father was born in North Carolina, and emigrated with his parents to Kentucky, and from there to this county, where the family has resided ever since. llis mother was born in Ohio, and came to this county while yet quite an infant with her par- ents. They died and left her an orphan in her youth. Mr. Denny's father and mother were married in 1842, and are still living in Nettle Creek Township. James M. was born November 20, 1843, and was renred on a farm. Ile was principally ednented in the common schools ; he has obtained a good education, and it is in a great measure due to self-culture and diligent study. He has been successfully engaged in the public schools of the county for ten years. On the 14th dny of August, 1870, Mr. Denny was married to Caroline Atkins. Their little family now consists of four additions, viz. : William I., James Marion, Luther U. G., and Gertie May. Mr. Denny is a " good old Jackson Democrat," and a model farmer.
GEORGE W. EDWARDS is a farmer, and his post office ruidress is Trenton, He was born December 29, 1843, in Randolph County. He is n son of Zebulon Edwards, who was a son of Henry Edwards ; his father and grandfather were natives of North Carolina. His mother's maiden name was Sallie McNenl. George W. was edaented in the common schools ; he was married, July 20, 1875, to Matildn Victoria Harris, who is a daughter of William P. Harris, and who was born in this conoty November 22, 1848. These parents have three chil- dren, notoely : Ida O., horn September 12, 1876 ; James A., April 5, 1879, and William Zebulon, June 19, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are consistent mein- bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Mr. Edwards enlisted twice during the late unpleasnutness, for military duty ; first, in Company D, Sixty-ninth Indiann Volunteer Infantry, and subsequently in Company F, One Hundred and Fortieth Volunteer Infantry. He is now located upon his farm of ninety- five acres of land, and is prosperous in his vocation. Hle and his worthy wife are hospitable and model society people.
JAMES EDWARDS, farmer, P. O. Trenton. Ile was born September 20, 1846, in this county. lle received a common school education in his neighbor- hood, and has followed farmiog. He was married the first time, July 6, 1871, to Eliza I'nstors, who was born December 27, 1849 ; deceased August 31, 1973. Two children blessed this union -- Mary E., born March 12, 1872, and Lyda C., May 2, 1873. He was married the second time to Amanda York, May 6. 1876. She was born September 16, 1858. They have ene child-Franklin, who was born September 12, 1878. Mr. Edwards served in the war for the Union, in Commny A, One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indinnn Infantry, and also in Compauy F, One Hundred and Thirty-fourth ladinna. His father, Benjamin Edwards, was n untive of New Jersey, where he was born, September 15, 1798; he camie to this county at an early date, and deceased Angust 29, 1865, Ilis mother. Elizabeth Edwards, formerly Miss Chestnut, was a native of Kentucky, and born there May 22, 1801. She was the mother ef twelve children, and for one of ber age is remarkably active.
JOSIAH ENGLE, farmer, P O. Bloomingsport. The subject of this sketch was born October 30, 1864, in Washington Township, this county. He was educated in the common schools of the neighborhood in which he lived, and is now a successful farmer. He began life nt majority as a school-teacher. He was united in marringe, December, 1875, to Amanda Hoover, who was born October 23, 1855. These parents have three children-Arthur C., born Oc- toher 31, 1876: Myrtic M., June 17, 1878, and Mary C., September 9, 1880. Mr. Eagle and wife nre worthy members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are among the best citizens of their vicinity. He owns a fertile farm ot ninety-six neres of mod ; is n Republican from principle, and noted for his in- tegrity.
ELIZABETH FENNIMORE, farming, P. O. Economy. This estimable lady was born July 12, 1828, in the State of New Jersey, and settled in this county about the year 1834. She was oluented in the common schools of this county, and was married February 22, 1848, to Caleb Fennimore, who was also a native of New Jersey, and born March 31. 1815. Mrs. Fennimore was he- reaved in the loss of her husband by death, March 24, 1876. Five children blessed their sontriage-William L., boro September 20, 1850; Samuel J., Jane 8, 1864; Aoley O., February 25, 1860, and Margaret A., July 11, 1864; and Lennder, born June 15, 1857, and deceased June 2, 1858. Mrs. Fenni- more is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and, with the assistance of her son, manages the farm, consisting of 100 acres of choice Innd. She deserves the credit due all worthy mothers who maintain their families under such cireninstances.
ISAAC J. AND WILLIAM T. FARQUHAR, farmers, P. O. Trenton, im- porters and breeders of Cotswold and Southdown sheep. lenne 1. was born March 20, 1839, in West River Township, Randolph County, Ind. Ile is the son of Mahlon Farquhar, who was born in Greene County, Ohio, in the year 1810). Mr. Farquhar was married April 20, 1862, to Mth An Macy, daughter of Joseph Macy, of the seventh generation, and born December 19, 1841, and deceased
January 26, 1879. Joseph Macy, was the son of Albert Macy, of the sixth generation, horn July 9, 1803, at New Garden, N. C .; he moved, with his fam- ily, to this county in 1819; he married Sarnh Hobson Moreh 19, 1829. Albert Macy was the son of Joseph Muey, of the sixth generation, was born at Nan- tucket February 4, 1774, and died in this county May 10, 1847 ; he married Nancy Wall in North Carolina ; she lived to the advanced age of ninety-seven years. Joseph Macy, of the fifth generation, was a son of Joseph Macy, born at Nantucket, October 4, 1735 ; moved to Guilford County, N. C., and died there in 1812 ; he was married to Mary Starbuck in 1757. Joseph Maey, fourth generation, son of Thomas Macy, third generation, was born April 8, 1809, at Nantucket ; he married Hannah Hobe, in 1728, and, with his family, meved to New Garden, N. C., in 1733 ; he made a will on the 20th dny of the 5th month in the 10th year of the reign of King George III, of Great Britain, giving each of his six children n part and parcel of his estate. Thomas Macy, third generation, aon of John Macy, second generation, was born nt Nantucket, in 1687, and died June 27, 1759; he was married to Deborah Coffin ; in 1720, he assisted in capturing a whale, of which he took hie share of the hone to En- gland and purchased a bale of Irish linen, a clock and Sewall's History-the clock descended to Joseph Macy, and from him to his son, Paul, in 1832. He shortly afterward gave it to his son, Obed Macy, who is at present at Troy, Ohio. During all this time of one hundred and sixty years it has never been in the hands of a clock-maker but once, nud still keeps excellent time. John Macy (second generation) was a son of Thomas Macy, of the first generation was born at Salisbury, Muss., July 14, 1655, and died at Nantucket, October 14, 1691 ; he married Deborah Gardner in 1676, who died in 1712; he was a house-carpenter, and there are now several houses on the Island which he helped to make. Thomas Maey, of the first generation, was born at Chilmark, En- gland, in 1608, and died on the Island of Nantucket, April 19. 1682, at the age of seventy-four years .; he was married to Sarah Hopcott at Chilmark, England (dute not given); she survived him several years, living to the advanced age of ninety-four years. The history of Thomas Macy is too long for this work, suffice it to sny he was a Christian of the Baptist persuasion, believing every one bnd a right to worship God necording to his own conscience, for which belief and harboring Friend Quakers, he was hunted down by the Priests and Sheriff, and had to flee the country to save his life. He and his wife embarked in n little birch canoe (see Whittier's poem) while the Priests and Sheriff were nfter them, and, after a perilous voyage in their little craft, landed on the lonely Island of Nantucket. It is not known for certain what year Thomas Macy landed in this country, but it was some time in the year 1635 or 1636. He was a man that was held in very high esteem by his associates, and was locked to ns a spiritual advisor : he wns n merchant, planter and preacher, and held many positions of honor and trust in the new province. Much more could be written which would be of interest in regard to his history. Our subjects own good farms, well watered, and stocked with fine horses, cattle, sheep and hogs.
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