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JOHN P. WICKLIFF was born in Shelby, October 28, 1835, son of Thomas and Sarah ( Whitehead) Wickliff, and is of Scotch-Irish descent. Mr. Wickliff received a good common school education. He was reared on the farm and remained upon his father's farm until about twenty years of age, when he was united in marriage to Miss Margarite Fox, a native of Shelby County, daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Reed) Fox, natives of North Carolina and Indiana, respectively. As a result of the above marriage are the following children: Eunice M., born August 7, 1858; Ida E., born December 30, 1861 ; Margarite C., born January 7. 1864; Mary F., born December 28, 1870, and Myrtle A., born January 12, 1873. Mr. Wickliff now owns more than 200 acres of good land, and is an industrious farmer. He is a Democrat in politics and for many years, has held an official connection in the Methodist Protestant Church. He is a well thought of citizen, and a Christian gentle- man.
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HON. SIDNEY CONGER, present member of the Indiana House of Representatives for the counties of Marion, Shelby and Han- cock, or what has long been known as the old capital district, is a native of this commonwealth, born in Shelby County April 28, 1850. He is a son of David and Sarah Conger, whose maiden name was Winterrowds. The Conger family came to Shelby County in early days, and the father of Sidney was one of the pio- neers of this county. By occupation he was a farmer. He died in this county, February 6, 1887. Of seven children, four now live, of whom Sidney is the eldest. His early life was spent on the farm. He received a common school education, and his knowledge is of the practical kind, and on the questions of the day. His father being poor, he was forced early in life to start out for him- self. His marriage took place in 1871. For five years he farmed rented land, and settled where he now lives in IS74. He now owns 120 acres of fine and well cultivated land four miles from Flatrock. In 1875, Mr. Conger began paying attention to fine stock and sheep, and subsequently, Jersey cattle. In 1877, he began breeding fine poultry, and is now one of the recognized poultry men of the United States. In politics he has been successful as well as in farming. He is an uncompromising Republican. In 1882, he re- ceived the nomination and was elected Sheriff of Shelby County, though the county is Democratic. He made one of the best Sher- iffs the county ever had. He was elected to the Indiana Assembly in 1886, by a majority of 387. He was a recognized leader and Chairman of the Committee on Fees and Salaries. He has always met with success in his journey through life, and has hosts of friends wherever known. He is a Mason and also a K. of P. His portrait appears on another page of this volume.
HENRY M. CONNELLY, M. D., is a native of Illinois. Elijah Connelly, his father, moved to Illinois when but ten years old, where he was reared as a farmer. He married Miss Koontz, who came to Illinois very young. He started out very poor, but succeeded in redeeming a large farm, which through misfortune, he after- ward lost. Late in life he moved to Oregon, where he died in ISS2, at the age of sixty-one. His wife is still living. Dr. Connelly had a common school education and spent one year at Hartsville, Ind. He prepared himself for teaching, and by doing this was enabled later to take a thorough course at Hartsville, where he graduated in 1873. He then followed teaching, being Principal of Brookston Acade my at Rossville, Ills. In 1878, he hegan reading medicine at Elizabethtown, in the office of Dr. K. D. Hawley. In 1880, he
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entered the Medical College of Indiana, and graduated in ISS2. He then located at Flatrock, where he has a large practice. In I874, he married Miss Josie Powell, born March 28, I852; she was the daughter of Robert and Rebecca Powell, natives of Virginia and Kentucky. By this marriage one child was born: Earl, born May 28, 1886. Dr. Connelly gives his whole time to his profes- sion, he is a thorough student and a rising man.
WILLIAM M. DEIWERT, Justice of the Peace, came to Shelby County when but four years old. He was reared a pioneer far- mer boy and attended the common schools of that time. When twenty-one years old started in life for himself. In 1852, he started for the gold fields of California, crossing the plains with ox teams, and was on the road four months. He made a success here and returned home by the Isthmus of Panama in a steamer, and from there north by rail, arriving at home in June, 1859. He then en- gaged in farming. He located on the farm where he now lives in 1860. He sold goods in Morristown, in 1867 and 1868. He was Postmaster of Winterrowd four years. Early in life he was a Whig, later a Douglas Democrat, and now a staunch Republican. He was elected Justice of the Peace in the fall of 1874, and has been re-elected three times, which will make a term of sixteen years. He is a member of the Royal Arch Masons, and also of the Patrons of Husbandry. He was married February 20, 1861, to Miss Eliza A. Newton, born in Hamilton, Ohio, November 28, 1837, a daughter of John Newton of Pennsylvania. By this mar- riage twelve children were born, of whom eight are now living; David J., John C., Linnis, Lottie, Katie, George, Edgar and Ethel. Mr. and Mrs. Deiwert are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are highly esteemed where known. Mr. Deiwert was born March 2, 1828, in Montgomery County, Ohio. William Dei- wert, his father, was born in 1788, near Portsmouth, Pennsylvania. He lived at home, working at the shoemaker's trade until ISOS, when he started on foot for the west, and located in Montgomery County, Ohio. A few years later he married Miss Mow, born in Shelby County, Kentucky, March 5, 1792. Shortly after this he enlisted in the service of the United States, in the War of ISI2, and served a short time. He received a land warrant which secured him a piece of land in Iowa. In 1832, he moved to Shelby County, where he entered several tracts of land. Here he encountered many hardships. He helped to organize his township. He suc- ceeded in surrounding himself with the comforts of life, and died in 1862. His wife survived him several years and died at the age of eighty.
D. C. DODDS is a native of Montgomery County, Ohio. He
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was born March 28, 1824, the eldest of five children born to John M. and Hannah (Zeazel) Dodds, the former born in Pennsylvania, in September, 1800, and the latter in Virginia, in 1802. John Dodds came to Ohio when but a small child. Grandfather Dodds settled in Ohio prior to the War of 1812. John was married in early life and he farmed on 100 acres of land given to him by his father. He then engaged in merchandising until 1848, when he located at Blue River, near Shelbyville, where he purchased 330 acres of fine land. Here he lived a retired life, until he died. He reared four sons and a daughter to manhood and womanhood, of whom two sons are yet living, D. C. and James H., who live at Morristown, this county. He died in 1872, and his wife in the same year. D. C. Dodds remained at home until he was married, May II, 1851, to Miss Hannah Marsh, of Butler County, Ohio. She was born May 17, 1837, a daughter of John and Ann (Ross) Marsh, both natives of Sussex County, N. J. Soon after his mar- riage he began merchandising, but in 1854, gave this up and began farming on Blue River. He remained here until 1870, when he purchased his present home. Soon after this he rented his farm and has lived a retired life. He has been Postmaster at Norris- town for a period of eight years. He is a member of the Masonic order of Blue Lodge. He and his wife are among the leading cit- izens of their township.
JOSEPH FATELEY is a native of Virginia. His father, John Fateley, was a soldier in the War of 1812. He was a farmer, and moved to Virginia in 1820, where he followed farming in Augusta County the rest of his life. In his early manhood he married Miss Barbara Beard, of German parentage. He died at the age of sixty-five in 1852, and his wife died when only forty-five years. He was married twice after her death. Joseph is the only son by his first marriage. When but fourteen years old he was obliged to start out for himself. In 1838, after a few years' hard work, he came to Shelby County, and stopped at Noble Township, where he is now living. After working seven years by the day or month, he saved enough money to buy eighty acres of land. He then was sick for a long time and lost his farm. He then began life anew in 1847. He was married October 26, 1847, to Miss Sarah J. Cookstin, of this county. She was born April 14, 1829. By hard work, Mr. Fateley has made a success of life, and has now a good farm and comfortable home. He is the father of eleven chil- dren, of whom nine are now living: Mariah, Elizabeth, Emma, Melissa, Franklin, David, Shelby, Laura, and William. He and his wife are members of the Separate Baptist Church, and are honored citizens.
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HON. C. GIRTON was born July 14, 1825, in Butler County, Ohio. He was the eldest son of Jacob and Susannah (Hansel) Girton, who had six children. His father was born in Salem County, N. J., in 1799. In 1805, he moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. He moved back to Butler County with his father when he was fourteen. Here grandfather Girton redeemed a beautiful home that is now owned by Elizabeth McCully, the only living sister of our subject. Here Jacob Girton was reared. He gave exclusive attention to farming and milling. Early in life he built a grist mill and saw mill on Indian Creek. He came to Shelby County, Ind., and purchased the farm where his youngest son Adam Girton now lives. He died in February, 1873, aged seventy-four years, and his wife in September, 1884, aged eighty-four. Mrs. Girton was a native of Ohio, born in 1800, and was reared in Franklin County, Ind. Mr. Girton was well know and highly respected. Hon. C. Girton was reared in Butler County, Ohio, and was a clerk in his father's store. At the age of eighteen he was able to see to his father's business, run the mills and tend store. He remained at home until he was married, March 4, 1849, to Miss Malinde Bake, of Butler County, Ohio. She was born in October, 1825, and was a daughter of Mr. John Bake. Soon after his marriage he moved to a farm of his father's, where he remained until 1851, when he moved to Shelby County. Here he run a mill for a time, and then engaged in buying grain for a time at Flat Rock. In 1872, he moved to Shelbyville where he built a large elevator and here did a large business for eight years. He then moved to his farm near Flat Rock, and built one of the first farm residences in his county. He is a Democrat, and has served as Township Trustee and County Commissioner. In 1876, he was elected as Representative. He has a family of three children: Melissa, James D., Deputy County Clerk, and Laura A., wife of Lewis Beades. Mr. and Mrs. Girton are among the leading citizens of the vicinity.
ADAM GIRTON was born in Butler County, Ohio, September 4, 1832. He was the youngest son of Jacob Girton. Adam was reared a farmer boy in his native county and schooled in the old log school-house. He moved to Shelby County with his parents in 1853. He took a position as clerk in his father's store, where he continued until 1857, when he took an interest in his father's planing mill, and in 1860, took charge of the planing and saw mill. He remained here until 1869, when he returned to the home farm, where he now resides. He is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry, and an active worker. He was married December 13, 1859, to Miss Adeline Taylor, of Virginia, who was born in 1835. She died in 1869, leaving five children: Hannah, wife of
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Joseph Ryder; Arthur, Susan, wife of John Williams; Flora, wife of David Hawkins, and Jacob. Mr. Girton married his present wife, June 24, 1880, when Miss Anthony became the bride; she is the daughter of Micajah Anthony. Mr. Girton has made a success of life and now is well off. He and his wife are highly re- spected citizens.
JACOB GUILE came to Indiana from Ohio, in 1834, when he joined his father in Shelby County. His father had come to Shelby County from Cincinnati, Ohio, some time previous to this. His father was married twice, first to Miss Mary Howe, the mother of Jacob, and after her death to Miss Nancy Spurlin. He was a farmer and started in Shelby County as a pioneer. He died in 1834, leaving a farm of 640 acres, mostly wild land. Jacob married Miss Mary Clark, January 14, 1836. She was of this county, but was
born in Manchester, England, May 25, 1816. They resided on their first farm for twenty years, then sold and located where they now live. They have now a fine farm of 195 acres, with a good house. They had eight children, of whom four are now living: Martin J., Newton, Martha and Jacob A. J. Newton enlisted May, I86I, in Company A, Sixteenth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. His regiment was in the First Brigade of the Army of the Poto- mac, with General Banks, Division Commander. He fought at
Ball's Bluff and Winchester, and in many skirmishes. He was discharged in May, 1862. He enlisted again May 2, 1864, in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteers, under Captain Stephen Allen. They joined General Thomas' command at Nashville, Tennessee, and did service through Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia and Kentucky. He was discharged September 16, of the same year. Mr. and Mrs. Guile
are respected and honored citizens. Grandfather Guile was a sol- dier in the War of 1776, and after the Battle of Lundy's Lane was never heard of.
J. S. HAWKINS, deceased, was born in Shelby County, Ind., in 1829. His early days were spent on a farm. He received a common school education. Soon after he became of age he married Miss Sarah Hogue, of this county. She was born in 1852, and and is a daughter of Elizabeth and Sarah ( Holden) Hogue. Mr. Hawkins began dealing in grain at Shelby, in 1865, and also mer- chandising in the county with John Edwards. He continued in business at Shelby, until 1876, when he gave exclusive attention to farming. He reared a family of eight children, five to manhood and womanhood: George W., Thomas E., Tina, wife of Mr. W. Brant; Lina, wife of Emmet Deacon. Mr. Hawkins died in 1883, aged fifty-four and his wife in February, 1875, aged forty-three.
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He was a man of great public enterprise and good to the poor. George W. Hawkins was reared in this township. He was born September 30, 1856, and was the eldest son of J. S. Hawkins. He took charge of the home farm when but thirteen years old, where he has always lived. He was married September 30, 1880, to Miss Jennie Rosencrans, of this county, born March 16, 1809, daughter of J. W. Rosencrans. They had one son, Wilson S., born July 6, 1884. Mr. Hawkins now owns eighty acres of the old farm. where he gives his entire attention to farming. He is a member of the Democratic party and a good citizen.
ELISHA HOGUE, deceased, was born in Rockbridge County, Va., in 1803. He was reared a farmer, and had but a meagre education. He was a foreman on a plantation in early life, and drove the slaves to work. In 1820, he married Miss Sarah Hol- den, a native of Virginia. In 1828, he moved to Rush County, Ind. He remained there a short time and then moved to Shelby County. He made a good home here, where he died, October, 1851, at the age of forty-eight, leaving a wife and seven children. His wife continued to live on the farm, and died at the age of sixty-five. Thomas C. Hogue was born in Shelby County, July 16, 1837. His father died when he was fifteen years old, and he was thrown on his own resources. He worked as a farm hand, and then served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith. In the fall of 1862. he enlisted in Company B, Fifty-fourth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. His regiment was in the Nineteenth Corps, under Gen. Grant, until after the siege of Vicksburg and the siege of Jackson, Miss. He then went to New Orleans, where he was dis- charged in IS63. He followed his trade for some time, and then began farming, when he purchased his present farm of 105 acres, in 1870. He was married, August 1, 1857, to Miss Julia A. Maple, a native of this township, born April 9, 1840. They had five children, three of whom are now living: Rachel, now a teacher in the public schools; Laura, wife of Calvin Colman; Gertrude, a graduate of the Morristown High School. Mr. and Mrs. Hogue are respected citizens and Christian people, being members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
C. P. ISLEY was born in this county in Jackson Township, January 2, 1855. He is a son of John and Sophia ( Warner) Isley. He was reared a farmer and had a common school education, besides a year at the State University. After leaving the Univer- sity he taught school at Dearborn in the winter term and worked on the farm in summer. He abandoned teaching in 1886, and run a store at Flatrock. Here he built up a trade and is doing a fine business, carrying a stock of $3,500 to $4,000 worth of goods.
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He is an energetic business man, courteous to all, and has many friends. He was appointed Postmaster at Flatrock, November 16, 1886. He takes an active part in the public welfare, and is a liberal man. He is a member of the Lutheran Church. John Isley, father of C. P. Isley, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, in 1819. In 1820, his parents moved to Decatur County, Ind. In 1844, John came to Shelby County, where he now resides. In 1840, he was married to Sophia Warner, who is now deceased. She died March 16, 1873. He was again married to Sarah Mount. By this marriage there were sixteen children, thirteen of whom are now living. He started in life very poor, but by hard work, industry and honesty, he has not only gained the respect of his neighbors, but has made himself a beautiful home.
SAMUEL A. KENNEDY, M. D., spent his early life on his father's farm, and when seventeen years old, started to college at Franklin, Pennsylvania, where he remained two years. He then began reading medicine in his father's office. He attended the Ohio Medi- cal School, at Cincinnati, in 1854 and 1855. He then practiced with his father at Shelbyville, for one year, and then returned to college to finish. He then returned to Shelbyville to practice. From there he moved to Marion, this county, and later located at Morristown, where he now resides. In 1855, February 28, he married Almira Goodrich, of Shelbyville, daughter of Nathan Goodrich. She died in 1861, leaving three small children, of whom two are now living: Charlie, now a blacksmith, and Katie, wife of James Dodds. In September, 1861, Mr. Kennedy married his first wife's sister, Phoebe J. Goodrich. By this marriage six children were born: Georgie, Jessie, Samuel, Frederick, Lorie and Archie. Mr. Ken- nedy has enjoyed a good practice, and is a close student, giving his entire time to his profession. He was born in Crawford County, Penn., August 6, 1832. His parents, John Y. and Mary (Mac- kinney) Kennedy, came to Shelbyville in 1834. John Kennedy was a fine scholar, and began the study of medicine when he was sev- teen years old. He graduated from the Pennsylvania Medical School when he was twenty. Shortly after this he enlisted in the War of 1812, going out as a surgeon, and remaining until the close of the war. In his profession he was a success, enjoying a large practice, mostly surgery. He died in 1882, July 10, at the age of ninety, and his wife in the same year, in November, at the age of eighty-seven. They were fine citizens and were honored by all who knew them.
HENRY LEMASTERS was born in Clermont County, Ohio, June 31, 1821. He was the eldest of three children, two sons and a daughter, born to William and Polly Langsten. When a very
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small child, he was taken by his grandparents, Richard and Cath- arine Lemasters, because of the sickness of his mother, and thus adopted the name of his grandfather. Henry was compelled, by the death of his parents and grandfather, to work hard in early life. When he was eighteen years old, his grandmother died, and he started out in the world penniless. In February, 1842, he married Miss Susan Copland, born in Decatur, Indiana, April 23, 1823, daughter of William and Mary (Mans) Copland. He then rented Mr. Copland's farm, and later was given forty acres, where he built a cabin. Later he traded for eighty acres in Addison Town- ship. He afterward bought his father-in-law's farm, which, by hard work, he has built up and increased until now he owns over 500 acres of land. He is the father of fifteen children, of whom nine are now living. Mrs. Lemasters is a member of the Baptist Church and a fine woman. Mr. Lemasters is a highly respected citizen.
CALEB MORRIS was born in Addison Township, this county, September 12, IS24. William and Martha (Young) Morris, par- ents of Caleb, came to Shelby County in 1820, and settled on Blue River. William was a carpenter, but when he came to Shelby County he decided to farm. He worked hard and succeeded in redeeming a good home. During his last days he was able to live a retired life. He died about 1860. He was an active member of the Baptist Church, and the first church organization of this county met at his house. Caleb Morris was reared on the farm and worked in the clearing. He received little education. He remained at home until twenty years old, and then began learning the tanner's trade. He was married December 21, 1848, to Miss Lydia Thompson, a native of Virginia, daughter of Thomas and Frances (Riner ) Thompson. Soon after his marriage he purchased a piece of land from his father-in-law, and began farming. He sold this and went to Illinois, but returned to Indiana, and in the fall of 1861, located on the farm where he now resides. He is the father of eight children, four of whom are now living: John, Jemima, wife of David Fateley, William and Joseph, the latter a teacher in the public schools, and now a law student. Mr. Morris, by honesty, integrity and hard work, has succeeded in making a fine home. He is a staunch Republican, and an honorable and much respected cit- izen.
DAVID A. PETTIGEW, M. D., was born in Decatur County, Ind., March I, 1851. He was a son of Samuel and Henrietta (McClerrey) Pettigrew, natives of Virginia and Indiana, respec- tively. He had a common school education and at the age of fif- teen, began reading medicine in the office of Dr. M. E. Philips,
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where he remained for three years. He then attended the Indiana Medical College, where he graduated in 1873. In 1880, he at- tended the New York Medical Hospital, and then located at Flat- rock. In ISS4, he went to Lamar, Michigan, but returned again in 1886. He was married October 21, 1874, to Miss Matilda Schafer, who was born July 20, 1857. They had three children: Charles, Aurelia and Albert. Dr. Pettigrew is a member of the Masonic order, and also of the United Workmen. He is a close student and an honor to his profession.
ROBERT TITUS came to Shelby County with his parents when but two years old. He lived with his parents until he was twenty- one years old, when he engaged in farming on rented land. At the death of his father he purchased the home farm, but also owned 120 acres which he had purchased before this. He started in the world very poor, but succeeded in making himself a fine home. He is one of the leaders in the Democratic ranks. He served as Township Trustee for eight years, from 1865 to 1875, excepting two years. He also served as Constable for four years. He was drafted in 1864, but at once hired a substitute. In 1847, May 27, he married Miss Sarah Walker of Shelby County, who was born September 15, IS29, a daughter of James and Eliza Walker, na- tives of Indiana; she died March 8, 1871. In 1872, Mr. Titus married his present wife, Miss Lydia E. Bruner, born in Forsythe County, N. C., the daughter of George and Carolina (Livengood) Bruner, both natives of North Carolina. By this marriage there were four children, three boys and a daughter: Joseph R., born October 17, 1875: Sarah E., born March 15, 1877; Thomas A., born May 12, 1879, and James D., born August 3, 1883. Mr. Tltus was born in Franklin County, Ind., April 14, 1826. He was the eldest son, but second born of seven children to Joseph and Margaret (Maze) Titus, the former born in Pennsylvania in 1792, and the latter born near Lexington, Ky., 1799. Joseph Titus was a farmer and came to Indiana shortly after his marriage, but re- turned to Ohio again, where he farmed until 1828, when he returned to Indiana, locating in Washington Township, in this county. At this time there were no roads, and game was abundant. By hard work he made himself a good home, and after the death of his wife lived a retired life. He died at the age of seventy-seven.
HARDEN WASSON was born in Shelby County, Noble Town- ship, April 13, 1843. He is the son of Rev. George Wasson, one of the old settlers of this county. He remained at home on the farm until twenty-seven years old, his father having died when he was but ten years old. He started farming on rented land, but later purchased some land, but soon sold it again and worked at
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job work by the month. He then began farming on a small farm in Noble Township, where he was married to Miss Miriah Fately, the eldest daughter of Joseph Fately, of this county. In 1883, he sold his old property and purchased his present home. By hard work and honesty he has made himself a fine home, although start- ing with nothing. He and his wife are members of the Separate Baptist Church, and are worthy and honored citizens.
ANDREW J. WINTERROWD was reared a farmer boy near Mor- ristown, and secured a limited education. At the age of twenty- one he began farming. When he was twenty-eight years old he was elected Treasurer of Shelby County. In 1854, February 2, he was married to Caroline L. Coleman, a resident of this township, born February 22, 1837, daughter of John M. Coleman, one of the old settlers of this county. By this marriage five children were born: Alice, wife of Alvin Moore; Otis, Effie, wife of James Spellman: Minnie L., wife of B. D. Spellman; and Katie, wife of Wesley Wading. His father, Joseph Winterrowd, was born in Pennsylvania, June 3, 1796. When but four years old he left with his parents for Butler County, Ohio, where he grew to manhood. In 1819, he married Miss Cynthia Bone, who was born in Warren County, Ohio, November 13, 1804. Her parents were natives of North Carolina, and emigrated from there to Kentucky and from Kentucky to Ohio. Her grandfather served in the War of 1776.
THOMAS H. WOOLLEY came to Shelby County when but ten years old. His grandfather, Thomas W. Woolley, was born in Baltimore, England, and came over to America with his par- ents in 1806, where he grew to manhood near Cincinnati, Ohio. In ISIS, he married Miss Mary E. Craven, who was born in New Jersey, October 12, 1794. Soon after his marriage he came to Shelby County and located at Flatrock. The father of Thomas H. Woolley, was the eldest of his two children. He was married to Miss Armanda Drake, March 4, 1840. He died in 1843, aged twenty-four years, leaving two small children: Mary L. and Thomas H. The latter was reared on a farm, and at the age of eighteen years enlisted in Company D, Thirty-third Regiment In- diana Volunteers. He received an honorable discharge at At- lanta at the expiration of his term of enlistment. He married Mrs. Nellie (Chambers) Cochran, who has born him one child, named Wilson. He was elected Township Trustee, in 1886. He is a member of the Masonic order, and also of the Grand Army of the Republic.
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