History of Randolph County, Indiana with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers : to which are appended maps of its several townships, Part 185

Author: Tucker, Ebenezer
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago : A.L. Klingman
Number of Pages: 664

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W. P. MACY.

William P., sen of David Macy, was born in Henry County, Ind., October 20, 1837. lle was reared ou n farm, attending the district schools in the win- ter and nssiating his father during the balance of the year. When thirteen years of age, he accompanied his parents te Heward t'ounty, Ind., where his father was engaged in mercantile pursuits at the town of West Liberty. The son occupied the position of clerk in his father's store, and in his sixteenth year removed with his parents to Randolph County. His father opened a dry goods store at Farmland, in connection with which he operated n tin store. The latter establishment was afterward purchased by the son, and conducted successfully for nhout two years, at the end of which time he purchased a farm southwest of Farmland, and ongaged in agricultural pursnits. Subsequently he purchased and removed to a farm on Bear Creek, in Franklin Township, but about four years later returned to Farmland, and again engaged in the tin business. About this time, however, he was appointed by the Treasurer of Randolph County to colloet delinquent taxes, and the greater portion of his time was employed in the duties of this position. In 1870, he purchased the farm upon which he now resides. and has ever since devoted his time te its cul- tivation and improvement. Mr. Macy is one of that class of men whose energy nnl untiring industry have proved the key to success. He began life without cipital, and by hard work and good management has accumulated n comfort- able fortune, and now ranks among the wealthy and influential men of his township. lle has always been guidel by strict principles of honor in big dealings with the world, and was always ahove taking an unfair advantage.

His possessions are the accumulated results of years of honest teil, and no sud- den favor of fortune has ever transpired to augment his success. He occupies a high place in the regard of all who know him, and is recognized as one of the best citizens of the community in which he resides.

He was married, in 1856, to Demiss K. Hoogland, daughter of Isaac Hoog- land, un early settler and highly respected citizen of Randolph County. The bride of his youth was the companion and helpmeet of the years that followed, and still lives to share with him the prosperity that has crowned his labors. They are the parents of nine children, all of whem, save John C., new survive. Emma V., the eldest, is the wife of Frank L. Shaw, and lives in Monroe Town- ship; Charles C. married Elizabeth A. Stump, and lives in Green Township : Effie L. married E. S. West, and also lives in Green Township. Ross F., Mary L., Eddie E., Sallie I. snd Lulu H. remain at home.

Mr. Macy is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Farmland, and has advanced to the Master Magon's degree. In politics, he is an enthusiastic Republican. but has never aspired to office, and never occupied an elective position. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and his family are members of the same church.

JUDGE PETER S. MILLER.

Peter S. Miller was born at Farmersburg, Dauphin Co., Penn., on the 608: of February, 1808. He was the son of Peter and Catharine (Schneider) Miller who were ef German nativity. The subject of this sketch was cast upon his own resources at the age of fifteen, by the death of his father, and the neces- sity of earning his living thus early thrust upon him made him strong and self-reliant, and developed within him the qualities of trne manhood. He first found employment in a large merchant mill, known as the " Burkley Milla," where he remained several years, acquiring in the meantime a thorough knowledge of the miller's trade. Subsequently, he accepted & position in a dry goods store, where he remained uotil nineteen years of age; he then asso- cisted himself with Peler Segar, and together they erected a steam flouring mill, which they conducted successfully for several years. In 1839, having sold his interest in this mill, Mr. Miller came, with his wife and family, to Indiana, and located in Randolph County, where he continued to reside until his decease. He purchased the property known as the Bales farm, about a mile above the mouth of Cabin Creek. On this property there was an old grist mill, which he repaired and put in operation, running it successfully for about five years, and finally selling it to William R. Marine, from whom it passed to John Bond and Zimri Bond, and is now known as the " Bend Mill." The farm consisted of 240 acres, and after selling the mill Mr. Miller gave his attention entirely te the improvement of this estate, and preved himseif an excellent farmer. During his residence en the farm, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and at the expiration of his term was elected Judge of the Probate Court of Randolph County. In hoth positions he discharged his duties with eminent ability and te the satisfaction of his constituency. After serving four years on the Probate bench, he resumed the pursuit of farming, but in 1852 erected a storeroom at Farmland, and embarked in mercantile pursuits there with D. R. Ford, under the firm name of Miller & Ford. About twelve yenrs later, Mr. Ford was succeeded in the firm by John Oakersen, and at a still later date Judge Miller sold his own interest to Themas Kearne, and nc- cepted the office of Postmaster and agent of the "Bee.Line" Railroad st Farmland. Two years later, he purchased s hall-interest in the drug store of Dr. Henning. Shortly afterward, he purchased the interest of his associate, and erected a storeroem of his own. At & Inter date, he associated L. A. Gable with him as n partner, and, after conducting & successful mercantile business for about four years, determined to abandon mercantile pursuits and retire to his farm. In 1856, he purchased a farm adjoining Farmland, upon which he erected a comfortable residence. Here he resided, surrounded by his family, and here, in 1876, he died. He was a zealous and consistent member of the Christian Church, and was known as a good man, in the best sense of that term. Throughout his life, he was a hard worker-energetic, industriens and enterprising, and in his business transactions scrupulously honest. He was the friend of progress and public improvement, and all enterprises inaugurated with the view ef promoting the public welfare were sure of his encouragemen; and support ; he was one of the first friends of the Indianapolis & Bellefon taine (now C., C., C. & 1.) Railroad, and served as a Director until the change in the organization of the road. Politically, he was at first a Whig, but npen the organization of the Republican party he embraced its principles, and was, until his death, one of its unwavering adherents. He was identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and was an active and zealons member of that fraternity. At the age of nineteen years, on the 25th of September, 1827, Mr. Miller was united in marriage with Miss Catharine Moyer, daughter of Jacob and Catharine Moyer, of Berks County, Penn. By this nnion they were the parents of thirteen children, viz. : Moran, Mary Ann, Catharine, Francis, James, Elizabeth, Marin L., Caroline, Elisha A., Abigail, Rachel, Ellen and Matilda, of whom nine survived their father and are new married. The mother still resides at the old homestead, loved and respected by all who know her.

JOHN A. MOORMAN Was born Ang. 19, 1820, in Richmond Co., North Carolina. His father, Carlton Moorman, was a native of the same county, and grew to manhood there. In 1819, he married Miss Rebecca Webb, a native of North Carolina, and in April, 1822, oume with his wife and son to Indiana, identifying himself with the pioneer history ef Randolph County. They lo- cated near the present site of Farm'and, at a time when the region was almost completely s wilderness, and educational and religions privileges limited. The father was possessed of ample means, and gave his children access to all the sources of instruction then extant in the neighborhood. During the boyhood of his sen John, these sources of information were never more than country schools of the erudest order, and the latter is indebted to his own studious mind, more than to schools, for a fund ef informatien and s store of knowledge. At the age of sixteen years, the subject of this sketch accepted a position in the store of Goodrich Brothers, at Winchester. He remained with this firm about

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JUDGE, PETER S. MILLER.

JOSEPH B. BRANSON.

JOB, THORNBURG. STONY GREEK, TP.

"PICKAWAY FARM"

RES. OF R.C.SHAW, MONROE TP. RANDOLPH, CO. IND.

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four years, and at the end of that time, in 1840, he was united in marriage with Miss Nancy, daughter of John and Rachel Hintt. Immediately after his marringe, he located upon a farm in White River Township, where he was en- gaged in agricultural pursuits for the ensuing seven years. In 1847, death visited his home, and the faithful wife was called from the love of her family and the embraces of dear ones, to an eternal rest, leaving three children- Luther L., Orange W. and Nancy E. to mourn her loss. The home circle was broken, and the father soll the property where the first seven years of his wedded life had been passed, investing in a piece of unimproved land. Shortly after the deceage of his wife, he entered the seminary at Winchester, where he spent one term in study. In 1849, he was united in the ties of matrimony to Misa Mercy Shaw, daughter of Jonathan ani Elizabeth Shaw, of Wayne County, Ind., and again engaged in the pursuit of farming, which he continued until after the close of the war. In 1866, he sold his farm and moved to the town of Farmland, where for the next ten years, he was associated with the firm of .obbins & Stanley. In 1877, he retired from active business life, except that he still conduets a profitable insurance business, and discharges the duties of tho office of Notary. Public.

In the great political issues that have marked the past, Mr. Moorman has taken an active and conscientious, part. In 1838, before he had attained his majority, he was a very pronounced Abolitionist, and worked zealously for the success of the principles of that party. In 1842, he was nominated by that party for the office of Treasurer of Randolph County, and although he received the entire vote of his party in this county, it was not sufficient to elect him, while the Whigs and the Democrats both had tickets in the field, opposed to the platform upon which he stood. In 1856, he joined hands with those who organized the Republican party, and entered with new zeal into the work of this organization. In 1860, he was nominated by this party as the Repre- sentative from this district to the State Legislature. He was elected by a flat- tering majority, and went into the halls of the State Capitol without legislative experience, and at a time when a dark war cloud hovered over the land, threatening daily to break and scatter its horrors broadcast. And in the stormy scenes and the heated discussions that took place subsequently, he took bold, honorable and manly part, always acting with the Republicans, and by every means possible assisting to sustain and encourage Gov. Morton in the trials thus thrust upon him. When in 1862, the famous " Military Bill" was introduced, Mr. Moorman was one of the Republican " bolters," or one among those who, to break the quorum ani prevent revolutionary legislation, ran Awny, until the session should expire by limitation. We have no apology to offer for his conduct or that of his companions. They saved Indiana the disgrace of removing from her Goveroor his power over the military forces of the State, and investing it in three State officers known to be inimiesl to the Government. Owing to the expiration of this session by limitation, no action was had on the appropriation bills, and Gov. Morton was compelled to borrow money upon his own credit, until the next General Assembly convened, and sustained his action, making the necessary appropriations. At the close of his first term in 1861, Mr. Moorman returned to his home, and was immediately elected his own successor for the session of 1862-63. He had a voice in the proceedings which resulted in the election of Hon. Henry S. Lane to the United States Senate, and other important legislation which characterized the period in which he served. At the close of the session in 1863, he tendered his res- ignation, and was appointed by Gov. Morton as First Lieutenant and Quarter- master of the One Hundred and Seventeenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He accompanied this regiment to the field, acting as its Quartermaster until the expiration of its term of service, in the spring of 1864, excepting a short time when he served as Division Quartermaster. From the close of this term of service until 1876, he remained in private life. But in the Centennial campaign the Republicans of this district again nominated him to represent them in the General Assembly of the State. He was elected, and took part in all the legislation of that session, voting favorably to the bill for the erection of the new State House. At the close of this session, he retired from political life with a record of which he and his posterity may feel justly proud. He served the cause of the Union in many substantial ways, and boldly stood forth for the right against powerful opposition. In all he did, he was actuated by motives of honesty and patriotism, and to him and those with whom he was associated in the dark times of 1861 to 1864 is due the gratitude of a loyal people.

In 1836, at the age of sixteen years, Mr. Moorman identified himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Later in life, he attached himself to the Wesleyan Methodist Church, which denomination he found to be peculiarly in harmony with his anti-slavery views. He entered the ministry of this church, und for a number of years traveled as a supply. Later, upon the dissolution of the church in this county, he re-united with the M. E. Church, and has ever since labored as a local minister in that denomination. During this period, he has been an active worker in all the temperance organizations, from the Wash- ingtonian Society to those of the present day. During the existence of the Sons of Temperance, he served the order in varions official capacities, and was Grand Patriarch of Indians for the term of one year. In 1858, he became an Odd Fellow, and after passing the chairs of the subordinate lodge and Encamp- ment, was elevated to the office of Grand High Priest of the Grand Encamp- ment of Indiana.

In all the relations of life, social, private and public, Mr. Moorman has maintained the same reputation for probity and integrity, and by an houorable life and Christian example, has endeared himself to all with whom he has been associated, and wielded nn influence in the community which, though quiet, is no less potent. His wife, to whom he was wedded in 1849, is still spared to share with him the triumphs and disappointments, the. pleasures and pains of his later years. To hless this second union, there were seven children, viz. : Malioda, Emma, Melvina, Calvin, Willism, Rosa nad John, of whom all now survive, save William. Orange W., a son by the first marriage, is engaged iu business at Indianopolis, and Calvin resides in Delaware County, Ind. With these two exceptions, all the children reside in Randolph County.

JOSEPH MEEKS, farmer, P. O. Parker, was born December 29, 1834, in the State of Virginia ; he came here, to this county, in 1837, and was married to Elizabeth Shroyer April 16, 1860. He received the rudiments of an educa- tion in the common schools of that day, and has engaged in farming and stock- raising from boyhood. He has two children-Martin A. (born January 8, 1861) And Cora A. (August 12, 1867), His father, Amos Moeke, was originally from Virginia, coming to this State in pioneer days; deceased April, 1876. He buys sad sells $500,000 worth of stock annually ; owns a beautiful farm of 390 acres of land, well cultivated, and on which are erected fine buildings. He is a member of the M. E. Church, and an honest, industrious citizen.

CYRUS S. MOORE, merchant, Farmland, was born in Randolph County, Ind., December 21, 1838. His father's name was William, who was born in Virginia; came to Ohio in the year 18-, and from thence to this county. Mr. M. has been married twice ; the first time to Jane Taylor, May 14, 1856, who

was born ; the second time to Emma R. Lamb, October 17, 1867. She was born May 12, 1838, in Wayne County, Ind. Her maiden name was Jobes, and she was married the first time to William Lamb, in Aug- ust, 1854, whom she lost by'denth. Mr. Moore was educated in the common schools of this county, and is a man who gains much information by reading and observation. He followed farming until twenty-one years of Age, and lies since been engaged in buying stoek nnd merchandising. He and Mrs. Moore own town property of the value of $1,200, and a well-selected stock of goods worth $6,000, with annual sales reaching $15,000. Those who call on Mr. and Mrs. Moore will find it to their advantage to deal with them, as they are social and accommodating. Mr. Moore is a member of I. O. O. F., No. 208, of Fariu- land, and he and his wife consistent members of the Friends Church.

ENOS R. ROBBINS, druggist, Farmland. The subject of this sketch was born June 22, 1853, in Darke County, Ohio, and came to this' county, with his parents, in September, 1853. His father, Solomon Robbins, was born in North Carolina in November, 1811. His mother, formerly Mary Shepherd, was born in Pennsylvania April 13, 1813. Mr. Robbins was married, July 24, 1875, to Alfaretta Bates. They have three childsen-Melvin E., Thomas D. and Jessie Maybelle. He was educated in the graded and ungraded schools of this county. lie has been a member of the Christian Church, and is a Republican in politics. He is also a member of F. & A. M., Ladge No. 808, of Farmland, And has followed the business of a druggist from boyhood. He is a member of the firm of Robbins & Merridith, druggists. They carry a stock of $3,000, and their annual sales reach $7,000. He is considered n reliable business man.

JOHN R. SCOTT, merchant, Parker, was born May 8, 1829. in the State of Delaware, Ile came to Franklin County, Ind., in 1853: from thence to Delaware County, and in 1878 settled in this county. He was married to Miss Sarah E. Cozatt November 16, 1854, and they have five children living-Alplin- retta E., Jolin II., Winfield, Annie E. and Harriet. His father, John Scott, was born in Delaware, and deceased there October 16, 1844. The father of Mrs. Scott, llenry Cozat, was originally from Kentucky, settled in Ohio sod died there in 1852. Mr. Scott was educated in the common schools of Mary- lund and Delaware, and has followed successfully farming, milling aud mer- chandising. He is a member of the M. E. Church, of the 1. O. O. F., No. 170, Parker Lodge. He owns sixty-six ncres of land, a dwelling and business house ; he has a well-selected stock of goods, with an increasing trade ; his card is John R. Scott, desler in dry goods, groceries and notions, Parker, Ind.

REUBEN C. SHAW.

Reuben C. Shaw was born March 14, 1826, in the city of Boston, Mass. His father, David E. Shaw, was the captain of an ocean vessel and a man of strong character ; he died young, however, and his children grew up without the care and protection of a father, though the guidance of their young lives was left to the safe hands of a noble mother, whose precepts, early instilled, have borne good fruit in the later years of the lives of her children, and she etill lives to see them occupying their stations among the best citizens of the community in which they are severally located.

Reuben C., the subject of this sketch, received a good education in the schools of his native city, and when a young man entered upon an apprentice. ship at the carpenter's trade, learning also the higher branches of architectural drawing and designing and stair-building, serving three years for his board and $120 for the entire term. In 1847, he was united in marriage with Miss Rebecca P. Smith, who was born on Cape Cod; her father was a seafaring man for forty years, and for thirty years of that period was the captain of a vessel. In 1849, Mr. Shaw started across the plains to California, where he spent some time in mining, but did not give his attention exclusively to this pursuit. The reports of the topographical survey under Gen. Fremont had then been recently published, and it was his enthusiasm in geology more than a desire for the acquisition of gold that drew him thither. In 1852, he started homeward !. making the entire journey by water, and, surviving the perils of Cape Horn. reached his home in safety, and resumed his former occupation. In 1855, he started for the West with his wife and eldest son, hoping here to find better opportunities for advancing his fortunes than were offered in the overcrowde !! cities of the East. Randolph County, Ind., happened to be on his route, and in passing through it the many evidences of thrift and prosperity observable throughout the farming community suggested to his mind that the days of log- cabins would soon be past, and that the prospects here for a mechanic of his guild were very favorable. He located a mile north of Farmland, then a very unpretentious village, and purchased forty acres of land, combining the pursuit of farming with his trade. His life was all before him then, and he lind his fortune to earn while he was in his prime; and with this thought in view, he bent his energies to his work with a decision that erelong returned good re- sults. His course was ever forward, and his property began to accumulate. The little farm of forty sores gradually widened, by sundry purchases, and he now owns 181 acres of well-tilled land. The management of his farm has been largely intrusted to his sons, his own time having been taken up by his trade, in the erection of houses and the construction of bridges throughout the

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county. His success merits commendation and his course is worthy of emuls- I tion. Like many of our most sohbetantial citizena, he began poor, and by his own energy and industry has accumulated a competence, now ranking among the wealthy men of his township. In the accumulation of property, he has been guiltless of any sordid propensities, nud his di-position to enjoy life has been a marked feature of his character. His home is a model of convenience and comfort, surrounded with all the appointments that goud taste could sug- rest. The best of books are to be found in his library, and from his pernsal of them he has derivel benefits beyond the value of money. He is an enthu- emetic geologist, and during a period of forty years or more has collected a cibiuet of rare and valuable specimens, in which he feels a justifiable pride. In his intercourse with the world. he has established the reputation of an honest man, and for his integrity and correct principley he is universally respected among those who know him, In his political relations, he is entha- siastically a Republican. He has used his influence for the success of his party from 1856 to the present time, and always unselfishly. He has never gonght office, nor would he ever permit bis name to be used as a candidate for any elective position. In April, 1881, however, without his knowledge or consent, he was appointed by the Circuit Court as a member of the Board of Drainage ( ommissioners of the county, to serve for a term of three years. His appointment for the long term indicated the confidence of the court in his ability and eminent fitness for the place, and the work in which he is engaged in one that will have an important bearing upoo the future prosperity of this county. His wife is an excellent woman, and to her superior ability and excel- lent management Mr. Shaw acknowledges his indebtedness for much of his success. While he was absent, working at his trade, she would direct and manage the affairs of the farm, und by her careful economy and watchfolness over his interests has provedl herself a helpmeet in the truest sense. Their wedded life has been blessed by five children, all of whom have grown to hon- orable and useful maturity, and are now living in sight of their father's house. Walter C., the eldest son, served one year during the Inte war as a member of the Second Indiana Battery. He married Eliza J. Macy, and now conducts a farm near his father & Sylvera B. married Hamilton L. Penery; Josephine W. married Oliver H. Warren, Frank L. married Coma Macy; and Frederick P. married Ella C. Friar.

CHARLES H. STANLEY, merchant, Farmland, of the firm of Stanley & Harbour, was born in Wayne County, Ind., June 22, 1826. His father, Charles H. Stanley, originally came from England ; at the age of eighteen, went to Vir- ginia, and removed to Wayne County, this State, at an early period of its history. Mr. Stanley was married twice, the first time to Margaret A. Will- iams, who was born in Wayne County, In.l., December 18, 1828. They had two children, one living-Albert M. Mrs. Stanley deceased December 11, 1851. He was married the second time to Mary L. Johnson, formerly Jones, Decem- ber 26, 1861. She was boru September 27, 1838. They have three children living -Ora C., Daniel P. and Daisey M. Mrs. Stanley's parents were formerly from Virginia, and came to this county aboot "the year 1899. Mr. Stanley was eiturated in the common schools of the county; is a member of Farorland Lodge, A., F. & A. M .: owns 220 arres of land, valuable mill, and town property. The firm carries a stock of $10,000 merchandise, their annual sales reaching $25,000. He hal two brothers in the wir for the I'nion-James M. and Benjamin F. James M. being killed at Vicksburg. Mr. Stanley is a good business man. Through care and frugality he has succeeded well in life. He is Republican in polities, nn l is held in high regard by his fellow.citizens for his honor aud integrity. The firm card is Stanley & Harbour, dealers in general merchandise, wool and grain.

WILLIAM H. SUMWALT, farmer, P. O. Farmland, was born October 4. 181;, in Baltimore, Md. lle came to Dayton, Ohio, in 1820, and from thence to this county in 1825. He was married to Rachel Shearer, of Ohio. November 13, 1845, who deceased May 12, 1877. They had six children, nf

whom five are living-Jemion E., Thomas J., Benjamin F., Francis A. and Joseph A. llis futher, John Somwall, took part in the war of 1812, and F assisted in the defeuse of Baltimore against the attack of the British. Mr. Sminwalt was educated in the common school of the county ; owns a good farm of 260 acres, which he cleared by his own industry ; is a member of the Meth- odist Church, and of I. O. O. F , No. 208. of Farmland. He is Republican in politics, und esteemed by all who know him.

ISAAC THORNBURG. farmer, P. O. Farmland, was born November 7. 1838, in Clinton County, Ohio, and came to this county in the year 1833. llc was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Malissa Clevenger. Sep- tember 28, 1854, who was born in this eounty May 3, 1884. They had twelve children, of whom five are living -- Thomas W., Sarah A., Zephora E., Elmer E. and Alva A. Mr. T. was educated in the common schools of early days, and has followed the occupation of farming. His father Alexander, was originally from Ohio, and came to Delaware County, this State, at an early date, and died in Iowa January, 1882. The father of Mrs. Thomburg, Wesley Clevenger, was originally from Kentucky, and came to this State some years ago. Mr. Thorn- burg is a worthy member of the Christian Church ; owns a fertile farm of Itif acres of land ; Republican in politics, and is a gentleman of more than ordin- ary intelligence and hospitality.

WILLIAM H. WOOD, farmer, P. O. Parker. This esteemed citizen was born October 28, 1885, in Ross County, Ohio ; he came, with his parents, to this county at three years of age, and received the rudiments of his education in the rural district school, near where he now resides. He was united in marriage, November 10, 1859, to Margaret C. Mark, who was a native of Fayette County, Ohio, and horn April 7, 1839. Hle and wife ure worthy mem- bers of the M. E. Church, and are generally respected. lIc owns a valuable form of 500 acres of land, and is notel for his industry. Ilis father, James Wood, was born in Maryland in 1807, emigrated to Ross County, Ohio, in 1856 ; deceased June 24, 1862. Moses Mark, the father of Mrs. Wood, was a native of Ross County, born June 21, 1817 ; came to this county in 1810, and for one of his nge is very active. Mr. Wood has an interesting family of three chil. dren-O-car M., born November 15, 1860: Carrie M., Janoary 21, 1867 ; and I'mma O., February 3, 1876.

FRANCIS M. WOOD, hardware, Parker, was born September 11, 1814, in Morrow County. Ohio. He was united in the holy bonds of matrimony June 3. 1>77, to Martha J. Hawkins, who was born in Evansville, Ind., February 2, 1850. Mr. W. was ednented in the common schools of Ohio, an l at present is engaged in the hardware business. He has a well-selected stock of goods usually kept in a country store, and from his increasing trade, is giving general satisfaction. Those who call on him will find him to be a courteous gentleman. He has two interesting children-Thomas M., born March 26, 1878, and Alice, Angust 2, 1879, deceased Erbruary 27, 1880; Fred E. Wood, born September 22. 1880; Annettie Wood horu December 28, 1881.

SAMUEL WRIGHT, carpenter, Farmland, was born in this county Sep- tember 29, 1832 His father, Emson Wright, was a native of Virginia, where he was born November 15, 1797; he came to Clinton County, Ohio, at an early date, and removed to this county in the spring of 1819. Mr. Wright was married, February 7, 1856, to Lucinda A. Parsley, who was boru in this county March 18, 1838, deceased June 21, 1879. They had four children. of which three are living-Martha E , Charles t', and Laora E. James Cursley. the father of Mrs. Wright, was born in Virginia, 1807: his father. Jesse. served in the Regulation and in the war of 1812. Mr. Wright was educated in the common schools of the county, is a member of A., F. K A. M., No. 90%. Farmland. Served through the war for the Union in Company A, Eighty-four Indiana Infantry. He followed farming till the age of nineteen. since he worked at his trade. He is a member of the Christian Church, und owns a fertile farm of 131 ueres of lund; is a Republican in politics, and an in- dustrious citizen.

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History of Randolph County, Indiana with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers : to which are appended maps of its several townships, Part 185

Author: Tucker, Ebenezer Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago : A.L. Klingman Number of Pages: 664

Author: Tucker, Ebenezer
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago : A.L. Klingman
Number of Pages: 664