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the K. of P. and the Royal Arcanum lodges, and is a pronounced Republican in politics.
DR. JAMES E. WELLIVER is a native of Butler County, Ohio, born August 8, 1851. He was the son of P. J. B. and Elizabeth M. (Everson) Welliver, both of whom were also natives of Butler County, Ohio. His parents still continue to reside in their native county. Our subject was reared upon the farm. At eighteen he began teaching school, having attended previous to this, the Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, one year. In the fall of 1870, he en- tered Mt. Union College, of Mt. Union, Ohio, which institution he attended, and taught school alternately, until the spring of 1873. He left college just a few months before completing the classical course, to take a position in the employ of the Pennsylvania Railroad Com- pany, at Pittsburg. At the end of seven months, he took a posi- tion as Instructor in the Western Pennsylvania Reform School, of Pittsburg, where he remained one year. Returning home he taught school one winter. In the spring of 1875, he began the study of medicine at Hamilton, Ohio, in the office of Dr. W. E. Carnahan. After studying one year with him, he studied for the same length of time with Dr. Charles E. Walton, of Hamilton, Ohio. During those two years, he took two courses of lectures in the Pulte Medical College, Cincinnati, from which he graduated in January, 1877. He there became thoroughly acquainted with the Homeopathic school of medicine. In February, 1877, he came to Rushville and entered upon the practice of his profession. At the end of one year he was appointed to a position in the Indiana Reform School. After being there one year he was made As- sistant Superintendent, and the Physician of that school, a position he resigned in May. 1882, when he returned to Rushville, and here he has since been actively engaged in the practice of his profes- sion. His marriage occurred in Somerset, Pennsylvania, May 13, ISSo, when Anna Kimmel became his wife. She was the daugh- ter of Charles and Harriet P. Kimmel. They are the parents of three children: Rupert K., Elizabeth M. and James E., all living. The Doctor is a member of the Royal Arcanum, of which he is Examining Physician. In politics, he is a Democrat. He is a suc- cessful practitioner and enjoys a liberal patronage.
LEWIS ERWIN WINSHIP, a native of Fayette County, Ind., was born November 27, IS20, is a son of Jesse and Celia (Lefforge) Winship, and of English descent. His father was born in New York, April 23, 1787, where he grew to manhood and learned the trade of boot and shoe maker. He was a son of Jabez L. Win- ship, a native of England, and who emigrated to America prior to the War of the Revolution, took sides with the Colonies and served
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as an officer under Washington throughout that struggle for free- dom, and subsequently settled on the Susquehanna river, in New York, and engaged in business as a tavern keeper. The mother of Lewis E. Winship was born in New Jersey in 1793, and died June 10, 1854, and her husband following her in November of the same year. Both were members of the Regular Baptist Church, and were extensively known for their upright and moral lives. The subject of this biography is the fifth in a family of ten children, and his youth was spent on his father's farm, in Anderson Town- ship, where the family settled as early as 1821. At the pioneer school house, he obtained a fair knowledge of the common branches. Mr. Winship was married June 14, 1850, to Miss Mary Jane Ben- nette (daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Bennette, natives respect- ively of Pennsylvania and Ohio), born September 21, 1827, and died June 13, IS51, and Mr. Winship was married March 10, IS53, to Miss Margaret Ruddell, who was born in Decatur County, March 10, 1830. To the last named marriage are these five chil- dren: Albert Locke, born 1854; Augustus Miller, born 1855: Mat- tie, born 1858, and died in IS71 ; Lillie, born 1860, and Jennie, born IS70. By occupation Mr. Winship is a farmer, and now owns about 1,200 acres of well improved land and is considered one of the leading farmers and financiers of the county. At eighteen years of age Mr. Winship became a member of the Baptist Church, but since IS48, he has been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church, his wife being a member of the same church. In politics, this man was formerly a Whig, but since the institution of the Republican party, he has been its steadfast friend. Mr. Winship is widely known, and an earnest, Christian gentleman.
JESSE T. WINSHIP, one of the leading farmers of this county, was born in Boone County, Ind., July 9, 1839, son of Jabez and Margaret (Evans) Winship. His father, a native of Fayette County, Ind., was born February 4, 1815, and died in Rushville, November 10, ISS5. His mother was a native of Nicholas County, Ky., and died in Boone County, Ind., about 1841. The immediate subject of this sketch is the eldest son of seven children, five of whom are now living. In 1844, Mr. Winship came to this county and here attended the public schools. He has always followed the vocation of a farmer, and in January, 1866, settled where he now lives, and owns 135 acres of valuable land. Mr. Winship was married April 12, 1866, to Miss Nancy C. Wright, born in this county in 1846, daughter of Silas and Caroline Wright. They were the parents of one daughter, Pearl, born January 31, 1870. Mrs. Winship died August 25, 1887. Mr. Winship is a Democrat, and in IS6I was made a member of Lodge No. 139, F. & A. M.
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He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a prominent man in this county.
ALBERT L. WINSHIP .- Among the present well situated and most successful farmers and stock-raisers of Rush County, is the subject of our sketch, who was born in this county June 3, 1854. He is the eldest of five children of Lewis E. and Margaret (Rud- dle) Winship, and is of English descent. He was raised on the farm and received a common school education. He began life for himself at the age of twenty years, and settled where he now lives in 1876, at which time his father gave him 120 acres of land: he has added 186 acres of land to this. He now owns 306 acres of the best improved land of Rush County. Mr. Winship is a good busi- ness man and a very prosperous farmer. He was married Decem- ber 23, 1875, the bride being Miss Lizzie Moor, who was born in this county May 1, 1859, is the daughter of Artemus and Eunice Moor. Mr. and Mrs. Winship have been blessed with six children, viz .: Elsie, born October 12, 1876; Frederick, born November 30, IS78: Charles, born September 14, ISSO: Earl, born January 14, ISS2, and William and Lillie, born January 8, 1884. Politically, Mr. Winship is a staunch Republican, and takes an active interest in the affairs of that party; he cast his first presidential vote for R. B. Hayes. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Winship is a representative of one of the first families of Rush County.
LIEUT. COL. JOEL WOLF, deceased .- The time comes in every man's life when he is tested, and if the true ring of the pure metal comes out, he survives in the memory of man; if not, he is forgot- ten with the vast throng of the unknown. When the tocsin sounded; when the question arose between loyalty and disloyalty; when the destiny of the Nation hung upon the seemingly doubtful response of the people in 1861, Joel Wolf did not hesitate to sacrifice every- thing and leave the society of home and friends, to answer his country's call. He was born in Scott County, Ky., October 17, ISO9, and was the son of Conrad Wolf, a native of Pennsylvania, and Sarah (Miller) Wolf, born in Scott County, Ky. He learned the trade of a tailor in his native county; afterward moved to Cov- ington, Ky., where he established himself in business. He was married in Cincinnati, August 17, 1831, to Martha A. Stall, the daughter of Dr. E. H. and Martha Stall, of Cincinnati, by which union the following children were born: Josephine, Edward H., Laura A., Indiana, Francis H., William W. and Alice M., all of whom are living. In 1833, he moved to Rushville and carried on the merchant tailoring business, and afterward engaged in the dry goods trade; became a member of the Christian Church in boy-
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hood, and sometimes officiated in preaching the Divine Word and other duties of an Elder; but, in 1845, he and wife united with the Presbyterian Church, in which he remained until his death; was a man of fair education, which he obtained by his own exertions, working at his trade in daytime, and studying by the light of a can- dle at night in his room. Politically, he was a Whig, but on the formation of the Republican party, espoused its principles, and be- ing a fine speaker, fearlessly advocated the doctrines of Republi- canism. On the breaking out of the war, he, in a few hours, raised the first company from Rush County for the three months' service. His company was assigned to the Sixteenth Indiana Regiment, the term of enlistment being for one year; and, at its organization he was promoted Major, serving with his regiment in the Army of the Potomac. On the expiration of its term of service, the regi- ment returned home, and was reorganized for the three years' service, in which new organization he was promoted to the Lieut- enant-Colonelcy, and immediately after, his command was ordered to Kentucky to aid in repelling the invasion of that State by Kirby Smith. On the 30th of August, 1862, his regiment took part in the battle of Richmond, losing 200 men in killed and wounded, and 600 prisoners: in this action Col. Wolf was killed while bravely en- deavoring to cut his way through the Rebel lines, preferring to yield up his life rather than surrender to the hordes of secession. His body was brought home, and lies in East Hill Cemetery, and the sword he drew to help crush treason is now in possession of his son, E. II. Wolf, of Rushville; both his sons stood side by side with their sire in the Army of the Union in defense of the starry banner, and his memory is fondly revered by his family and the many friends who knew him in life.
GEORGE C. WYATT, furniture dealer and undertaker, was born in Carrollton, Carroll County, Ky., June 20, 1853. He was the son of James S. and Mary (Campbell) Wyatt, both natives of Ken- tucky, of English and Scotch-Irish descent. His parents removed to Rush County when he was eight years old, and settled in Milroy, where our subject was reared. He attended school in winter and clerked in summer, and at the age of seventeen, he began teaching school. This furnished his winter's employment for seven years. During the summer he attended school, and taught instrumental music. In ISSo, he engaged in the furniture and undertaking busi- ness in Milroy in connection with his father. In April, 1884, our subject came to Rushville, and after a few months spent at clerking, he opened up his present furniture establishment in January, IS85. He was married November 9, 1876, to Miss Kate M. Hitt, in Mason County, Ky. She was born in Kentucky, July 25, 1853,
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and was the daughter of Wilson W. and Catharine (Coale) Hitt. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt are the parents of four children: Warden Howe, born August 21, 1877; May, born May 12, 1879; Alta Karr, born March, 1881, and Harry Allen, born July, 1883, all living. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt are members of the Disciples' Church. The former is a Republican. He held the office of Township Trustee in Anderson Township one term.
EDWARD YOUNG, President and Manager of the Gem Flouring Mill Company, was born in Yorkshire, England, December 12, 1839. He was the second of eleven children-six sons and five daughters-born to Henry and Eleanor ( Walker) Young. His paternal grandparents were Jeremiah and Jane ( Wilson) Young, natives of England, the former of English and the latter of French descent. His maternal grandparents were Benjamin and Eliza (Ingham) Walker, both natives of England. His brothers were: Jeremiah, Benjamin W., James J., Charles J. and Henry, and sisters: Jane E., Eleanor, Mary A., Anna M. and Eliza E., all living except Henry and Eleanor, who died in infancy. Before the sub- ject of this sketch was three years old, his father came to this country and settled near Wilmington, Del., but soon moved to Philadelphia, Pa., and in 1844, to Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1852, the family moved to Indiana and located on a farm in Franklin County, where our subject remained until March 1, 1860, when he went to Douglas County, Ill., and there devoted his entire attention to agri- cultural pursuits until July 23, 1861, when he enlisted as a private in Company F, Eighteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. In July, 1862, he was promoted to Corporal of his Company, in February, 1863, to Sergeant, and in August, 1864, was commissioned First Lieutenant, and given command of Companies A, F, and D, of his regiment, and continued in command until May, 1865, when de- tailed as Acting Regimental Quarter-Master, serving as such until discharged, August 28, 1865. He participated in twenty-two dis- tinct engagements, and at different times was entrusted with the performance of duties requiring the highest degree of courage and loyalty. In May, 1865, while at Augusta, Ga., in command of the above named companies, he was detailed with fifty men to hoist the stars and stripes on the old Arsenal at Sand Hill, a duty which was valiantly performed. Again, with a detail of fifty men, he had placed in his charge Gen. Joseph Wheeler and two of his staff offi- cers as prisoners of war, whom he conveyed to a point five miles below Augusta, Ga., on the Savannah River, and there placed them on board of a boat to be forwarded to Fortress Monroe for confine- ment; and while waiting at this point he enjoyed the distinction of having placed in his charge, and under guard of the detail under
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his command, as prisoners of war, the distinguished Jefferson Davis, Mrs. Davis, A. H. Stephens, and the now Senator Reagan, of Texas, and assisted in seeing them all placed aboard the same boat on which Gen. Wheeler and his staff were waiting to be trans- ported to Fortress Monroe. Mr. Young's father and two of his brothers were in the Union service. At the close of the war he resumed farming in Franklin County, Ind. In March, 1878, he came to Rushville, and after spending a year in the grocery business be- came connected with the A. G. Mauzy Elevator Company, with which he remained until December, ISS4, when he purchased the interest of John P. Guffin in the Gem Flouring Mill Company, and succeeded him in the Presidency and management of the same. June 26, 1864, he was married to Malinda Jolliff, born October 5, 1842, in Franklin County, Ind., whose parents were Enoch and Cath- arine (Bowler) Jolliff. Mr. Young is a member of the Christian Church, the F. & A. M., K. of P., and G. A. R. lodges, and a staunch Republican in politics. He has served the public twice as Trustee of Posey Township, Franklin Co., Ind., and once as Coun- 'cilman from the Third Ward of the City of Rushville. His por- trait is presented with this volume.
GEORGE W. YOUNG, one of the leading members of the Rush- ville Bar, was born in Center Township, this county, January 29, 1848. He was the son of James and Margaret (Davis) Young, the former a native of Oxford, Ohio, of English descent, and the latter a native of County Leitrim, Ireland, of Irish descent. His paternal grandparents were Andrew and Mary (Smith) Young, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. His maternal grandparents were George and Martha ( Innis) Davis, natives of Ireland. Our subject was one of ten children, seven sons and three daughters, as follows: Robert, John V., Mary A., David, James S., George W. and Samuel H. (twins), William A., and two daugh- ters that died in infancy, unnamed. Of those named Robert, John V., and Mary A., also died in infancy. Mr. Young was reared up- on a farm in this county, and at the age of seventeen he took up the vocation of a teacher. At eighteen he entered the Fresh- man class of the State University, and remained two years. He then taught school two years, after which he reviewed his studies at Spiceland Academy. After teaching one other term he entered upon the study of law, but resided upon a farm he had purchased in Center Township. He continued to study law and farm to- gether for four years, when he became a resident of Rushville and soon afterward he was admitted to the Bar. He first entered the law office of Judge Cullen and Ben L. Smith, as a student. Three and one half years later he opened an office of his own. Two years
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later he became the partner of Judge Cullen in the practice of law, which partnership still exists. This dates from November, ISS5. He was married February 24, 1869, to Nancy Hinchman, daughter of Judge James Hinchmen, late of Union Township. She was born in that township, September 25, 1847. Three children have been born to them: Iola M., born April 6, 1873; James V., born November 18, 1875, and Dellia, born November IS, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. Young are members of the Presbyterian Church. The former is a member of the F. & A. M. Lodge, having reached the rank of Knight Templar. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. orders, and in politics he is a pronounced Republican.
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PURNEL BISHOP was born in Worcester County, Md., May I, 1804. His parents were Lemuel and Hannah (Bratton) Bishop, who were natives of Maryland. At the age of seven he accom- panied his parents to Nicholas County, Ky., and there he resided until the age of seventeen, when he went to Harrison County, where he was engaged by his brother-in-law, and remained about three years. From Harrison County, he went to Bourbon County, Ky., and engaged at the cooper trade. There he worked five years with John Kiser, his uncle. Thence he immigrated to Rush County, Ind., leaving Bourbon County on the 17th of April, and landing in Rush County, April 20, 1831, and on the 26th of April, was united in marriage with Julia A. Kiser, daughter of Joseph and Rebecca Kiser, who came to Rush County in the fall of 1830, but have long since been numbered with the pioneer dead. After his marriage, Mr. Bishop engaged in farming the first sea- son with his father-in-law. On December 8, 1831, he began house- keeping on a tract of land now owned by his son Josiah Bishop. Here he began to make a home in the dense forest. By industry and perseverance, and the assistance of a loving wife, he succeeded in providing himself with a comfortable home. The union was blessed with eight children, four of whom are living: Eliza, now the wife of George C. Roland, and resides in Grant County, Ind .; Nancy, the wife of Solomon Furry, and resides in Union Town- ship; Elizabeth, now the wife of William H. Davis, and a resident of Palestine, Hancock Co., Ind., and Josiah, who owns and resides on the old homestead. The wife of our venerable subject was called away August 1, 1879. She died a member of the Christian Church, with which she had been united forty-five years. She was
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a kind mother, a loving wife and respected by all who knew her. Mr. Bishop is also a member of the Christian Church and has been united with the church over forty years. Farming has been his chief occupation in life, in which he has been very successful, and has always been able to meet his obligations. He has always been identified with the Whig and Republican parties, but has never sought political honors.
JAMES BUSSEL, one of the prominent pioneers of Union Town- ship, is a native of Green County, Ohio, where he was born Feb- ruary 4, 1820. His parents were Samuel and Sarah (Morgan) Bussel. The former was born in Northumberland County, Pa., March 24, 1785, and was reared in that county. After maturity, he emigrated to Green County, Ohio, and about 1810, was united in marriage with Sarah Morgan, daughter of Jonathan Morgan, a native of Virginia. Sarah was born in Virginia, on December 25, 1792, but her parents soon afterward removed to Kentucky, and thence to Green County, Ohio, and ended their days near Blooming- ton, Ills. During the War of 1812, he served his country against the British and fought principally against the Indians. In 1821, he resolved to seek a home in the west, where land was cheap. Ac- cordingly, in September, 1821, he came to Rush County, and se- lected a wild tract of land in the southeast quarter of Section 19, Union Township, where he erected a rude log cabin, and returned to Ohio for his family. He spent a part of the winter in Ohio, and on February 2, 1822, landed his family in his little cabin, which was without a floor. Mr. Bussel set about to clear up a home, and for ten years he lived upon this farm, when he removed to the farm where our subject now resides; this was also a wild tract of land, and once more he started in the forest. He built a hewed log house, which stands as a monument of pioneer days. IIere he and his loved companion resided until called to rest. The former passed away February 23, 1843, the latter June 2, 1871. They were members of the Christian Church. James Bussel obtained but a limited education, and at the age of twenty-one, he began to do for himself by engaging in farming on the old home farm. After the death of his father, he purchased eighty acres of the old homestead, on which his residence now stands. In August, 1843, he was married to Susannah, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Furry, old settlers of Union Township, now deceased. Mrs. Bussel was born in Union Township in 1828, and was called away on September 7, 1844. She was a member of the Christian Church. This union was blessed with a son, Solomon, who died in infancy. Mr. Bussel was again married March 18, 1847, his choice being Miss Elizabeth J. McMillin, daughter of John and
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Susan McMillin, who were among the first settlers of this county. She was born in this township on July 12, 1829, and departed this life November 29, 1858. She was a member of the Christian Church. This union was blessed with four children, whose names and dates of birth are as follows: Susan J., born October 12, 1848; John T., born June 19, 1851; Sarah E., born December 29, IS54: Jessie F., born October 14, 1857. On May 22, 1860, he was married to Miss Margaret I. Ash, daughter of Elijah and Mary A. (McCormick) Ash. the 'former was a native of Virginia. Mar- garet was born in Shelby County, Ind., July 12, 1840. This union was blessed with two children: James A., born April 18, 1861, and an infant unnamed, who was born July 7, 1862. Mr. and Mrs.
Bussel are members of the Christian Church, and have been with the church forty-five years. Politically, he is a Republican, and firmly upholds the principles of that party. He now owns one of the best improved farms in the township, consisting of 341 acres.
SAMUEL F. CLIFTON was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, December 2, 1829. His parents were Simon S. and Margaret Clifton, the former a native of New Jersey, and the latter of Pennsylvania. They removed to Franklin County at an early day, and are both buried in Union Township. They married in Franklin County. The former died in Grant County in 1883, and the latter in Union Township, in 187S. On December 7, 1850, our subject was mar- ried to Rachel Morgan, a native of Dearborn County, Ind., her father was Benjamin Morgan. This union was blessed with eight chil- dren: Martha J., Richard F., William Emmet, Sarah E., Mar- garet L., Jacob J., Charles G. and Ada, all living. Mr. and Mrs. Clifton are members of the Christian Church, also his family. Po- litically, he is a Republican. He began life a poor man and has worked hard for what he is worth at present. He removed to the farm he now owns in 1864, and erected the fine residence on his farm. At present, farming is his chosen occupation, and his farm is considered the best farm in the county.
WILLIAM M. COOK was born in Union Township November 27, 1838. He is the son of J. B. and Nancy M. Cook, old residents of this township. The former was born in Ohio, and the latter in . Fayette County. From boyhood his life has been spent here. His occupation has been farming and trading, and he has shipped con- siderable stock. In 1862, he was married to Susan Johnston. Mrs. Cook was born in Richland Township in 1839. This union has been blessed by the birth of four sons: J. B., Oliver J., Robert B., and Ora K., all living. Mr. and Mrs. Cook are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, he is a staunch Demo- crat, and firmly believes in its principles. He is one of the active
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workers in this county, and is Central Committeeman for Union Township. He began life in limited circumstances, and now owns one of the best farms in Union Township, lying a quarter of a mile west of Glenwood. Mr. Cook is an honored citizen of this county.
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