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Politically, Mr. Cole has been a Republican since he became a voter and has taken an active interest in the deliberations of that party. He has never sought any political office, being content to devote all of his time and energies to the management of his large farm. He and his wife are stanch members of the Presbyterian church and Mr. Cole has taken a prominent part in the activities of that denomination, and at the present time is a deacon . in the church and the superintendent of the Sunday school. He is a man of sterling qualities of character, even tempered, of strict integrity and scrupu- lously honest in all of his dealings with his fellow men, hospitable and chari- table and has gained the good will and confidence of all who know him be- cause of his upright life, his genial and unassuming nature and genuine worth.
JOHN D. SMITH.
The best title one can establish to the high and generous esteem of an intelligent community is a protracted and honorable residence therein. John D. Smith, one of the best known and highly esteemed men of Tipton county, Indiana, has resided in this locality all his life and his career has been a most commendable one in every respect, well deserving of being perpetuated on the pages of a historical work of the nature of the one in hand. Like his sterling father before him, he has been a man of well defined purpose and never failed to carry to successful completion any work or enterprise to which he addressed himself. Beginning life under many unfavorable auspices, he let nothing deter him and before the lapse of many years he had a fine farm .Inder cultivation. He has applied himself closely to his work and waited for the future to bring him its rewards, and today he is one of the substantial men of his county.
John D. Smith, proprietor of one of the largest farms in Tipton county, was born September 29, 1857, in the township where he has always lived. He is a son of John D. and Phoebe (Bingham) Smith. John D., Sr., came to Tipton county from Belmont, Ohio, and entered land from the government in 1836. He and his wife were the parents of seven children, namely : Mary E., John D., Cassius M., William and Jessie F. and Laura A., both of whom died in infancy, and one other not named.
John D. Smith, Jr., attended the district schools in his locality and spent the ordinary life which falls to the lot of the country lad. Upon his marriage he rented his father's farm of seven hundred and ten acres, and was very
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successful in managing the same, which he conducted for a period of seven years, at the end of which time he purchased forty acres for himself. After operating this farm for a few years, he bought eighty acres of his present splendid farm. By strict attention to business, he has been enabled to add to this tract from time to time until he now is the owner of three hundred ยท and sixty-three and one-half acres of as fine land as can be found in Tipton county There are few better improved farms in the state than the farm of Mr. Smith. He has a strictly modern house of fourteen rooms. the house being built of pressed brick, with stone trimmings. All the outbuildings on the place, as well as the fences, are of the very best. Some years ago Mir. Smith retired from active farm life, and allowed his son, Roy, to run the farm two years; John D., Jr., now runs the farm.
Mr. Smith was married September 29, 1884, to Sarah M. Bunch, and to them have been born an interesting family of seven children, namely: Neva M .; Roy B., who is married and has four children, John D., Jr., Nina B .. Ruby L., Glenn H., and Myral H.
Politically, Mr. Smith has allied himself with the Progressive element of the Republican party, and always makes it a point to keep well posted upon the leading questions and topics of the day. He has lived a long and useful life in this county, and in all his dealings with his fellow men he has so borne himself that he has won their hearty approbation and esteem. He has taken an active part in all the movements which have for their end the rais- ing of the standard of the life of the neighborhood. In his fine home he dis- penses hospitality to all his friends and acquaintances, and in all the rela- tions of life he has shown himself to be a man among men, worthy of the confidence and respect which are heartily accorded him by all who know him.
PETER ALFRED SAMUELS.
Successful farming is an art not acquired from the reading of books simply, though agricultural literature will always prove to be a most valuable auxiliary in the hands of the reflecting and experimenting tiller of the soil. The great book of nature is, however, the Alpha and Omega of the wiser farmer's true literature, and the lessons therein studied impart the knowledge which leads to a triumphant mastery of this oldest of all industries. Among those who have apparently mastered the lessons in this book is the gentle- man whose name forms the heading of this brief biographical review. Rank-
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ing with the most progressive agriculturists of the county and enjoying the reputation of a successful manager, he is also one who takes a leading part in all measures for the common welfare, supporting every laudable enter- prise whereby his community may be benefited. He is an honest man, honor- able in all his business transactions, and not a dollar in his possession but has been earned by legitimate and straightforward methods.
Peter Alfred Samuels, owner of one hundred and twenty acres of splendid farming land on the Samuels gravel road, eleven miles from Tipton, was born November 15, 1862, on the old Harton farm, the son of John and Phoebe ( Harton ) Samuels. John Samuels was born in Sweden and is now living in honorable retirement in Tipton. His wife, who was born in Hend- ricks county, Indiana, is deceased and was buried at Teedersburg. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. To John and Phoebe Samuels were born nine children, namely : Charles, Mrs. Sarah Magnett, Peter Al- fred, Mrs. Flora Osborn, Mrs. Mary Johnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Partlow, de- ceased ; Martha, deceased, and William, also deceased.
The subject of this review first attended school in the Wheatley school house and finished his education at the Deal school, being employed during his boyhood and youth in assisting in the labors of the home place, proving a valuable assistant to his father and acquiring a knowledge of the arts of tilling the soil that proved of value to him in later life. When he reached the age of twenty-one years the subject commenced operations on his own behalf on rented land on his father's place. By applying himself steadily to the task of gaining a foothold in the world, Mr. Samuels, before many years had passed, purchased land in his own right and his present. fine farm is but the result of the application of carefully studied methods of agriculture. It is nicely improved with all the necessary farm buildings and equipped with the best of machinery, the soil of the subject's farm being carefully cared for and its vitality preserved and enriched by a most scientific course of rota- tion of crops and fertilization.
In 1883 Mr. Samuels was united in marriage to Mary Spurgeon, the daughter of John and Lucinda (Aldridge) Spurgeon, and four children have been born as a result of this union : Roscoe, Arthur, Nettie, who married Roy Shirk, and John, who is at home with his parents. The subject and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and are quite promi-' nent in the work of the Sunday school, giving liberally of their means to the support of the many worthy benevolences of that institution. In political affairs, Mr. Samuels has allied himself with the Progressive party, believing that in this new organization more for the general good of the American
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people can be accomplished than through either of the old parties, he being active in the councils of the local branch of the Progressives. The subject's methods are in keeping with the advanced spirit of the twentieth century and his well improved property is a monument to his thrift and well directed efforts. He is a man of broad humanitarian principles, of earnest purpose and upright life, and does all in his power for the uplifting of his fellow men and for the promotion of the moral welfare of the community.
GEORGE BAUER.
In the daily laborious struggle for an honorable competence and a solid career on the part of a business or professional man there is little to attract the casual reader in search of a sensational chapter, but to a mind thoroughly awake to the reality and meaning of human existence there are noble and im- perishable lessons in the career of an individual who, without other means than a clear head, strong arm and true heart, directed and controlled by correct principles and unerring judgment, conquers adversity and finally wins not only pecuniary independence, but what is far greater and higher, the deserved respect and confidence of those with whom his active years have been spent.
George Bauer, a popular and prominent groceryman at Teedersburg, Tipton county, Indiana, first saw the light of day in that same town on Oc- tober 13, 1881, being the son of John E. and Mary (Wellinger) Bauer. John E. Bauer was born in Decatur county, Indiana, and came to Tipton county in his boyhood, spending the remainder of his life here. He became the father of three boys: George; Fred, now deceased, who married Nellie Wimer, and Frank, who married Goldie Bitner and they have two children, Clifford F. and Omer.
George Bauer attended the common schools at Teedersburg and fin- ished his education at Goldsmith, working at farm labor during his spare time. After completing his studies the subject of this review was employed in a grocery store for a while, after which he removed to Tipton and worked first for George Shartle and afterward for the Tipton Music Company, be- ing a stockholder in the latter concern. Returning to Teedersburg, Mr. Bauer purchased the grocery business of C. L. Vandercook and has since continued to operate this store, his obliging manner and genial personality having won for him a large trade. His store is a most modern one, com-
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pletely equipped with everything that goes to make a first-class establishment of its kind.
On November 19, 1902, Mr. Bauer was united in matrimony to Maud Hill, the daughter of Daniel S. and Susan (South) Hill. Daniel Hill was born in Clermont county, Ohio, and came to Indiana when he was a young man, first locating in Shelby county and later in Tipton county, where for many years he followed farming, but is now engaged in the mercantile busi- ness in Goldsmith, this county. He was the father of two children, Ollie, who is living at home, and Mrs. Bauer.
Mr. Bauer, while having always taken an active and intelligent interest in political affairs, has never seen fit to ally himself uncompromisingly with any one party, believing in exercising his own judgment as to men and methods when it came to casting his ballot. He has always been ready to support any movement that promised good for his fellow men of the com- munity. In fraternal relations, he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Free and Accepted Masons, of Tipton, also the Im- proved Order of Red Men at Goldsmith. In his business and social life, Mr. Bauer has shown a keenness of perception, a tireless energy, honesty of pur- pose and motive, and everyday common sense, which have enabled him not only to advance his own interests, but also largely contribute to the moral and material advancement of the community.
J. A. CAMPBELL.
In the daily laborious struggle for an honorable competence and a solid career on the part of the average man there is little to attract the casual reader in search of a sensational chapter; but to a mind thoroughly awake to the reality and meaning of human existence there are noble and imperishable lessons in the career of an individual who, without other means than a clear head, strong arm and true heart. directed and controlled by correct principles and unerring judgment, conquers all obstacles and finally wins, not only pecuniary independence, but, what is far greater and higher, the deserved respect and confidence of those with whom his active years have been passed. Such a man is the honored subject of this sketch, who, after many years of active and successful labor, is now reaping in a well deserved retirement the results of a life well spent.
J. A. Campbell, the owner of eighty acres of fine land in Jefferson
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township. Tipton county, was born in Adams county, Ohio, February 23, 1835, the son of James M. and Rebecca ( Wasson) Campbell. James M. Campbell was born in that same county and came to Tipton county at an early date, buying eighty acres of land in Jefferson township. To the sub- ject's parents were born nine children, of whom J. A. was third in order of birth, and aside from the subject but one of these survives, Rebecca D. Mor- rison.
The early education of J. A. Campbell was secured in the common schools of Adams county, Ohio, he attending the short winter sessions in the primitive log school houses and acquiring a schooling of the same order as that obtained by the average boy in pioner days. He was eighteen years old when he came with his parents to Tipton county, and has spent his en- tire life since then in this community. Starting out in early life on his own account, he secured land and devoted himself to the arduous task of clearing it and putting it under cultivation. Born and reared to the life of an agri- culturist. he soon made his mark in that vocation and by industry, economy and wise management made his place one of the best in the community, be- ing progressive and up to date in his methods and winning the respect and honor of his fellow men because of his admirable qualities of head and heart.
In 1858 Mr. Campbell was united in marriage to Elizabeth J. Weed, who was born in 1838, and to them were born the following children: Emma married, first, James Cloud and later Ras Bilby and has four children : Eva married William Bilby and has four children : Edgar married Grace Wolford and became the father of two children, , Irene and Omer; Angey married Porter Alderege, who is deceased, and they had two children, Mabel and Edith ; Oscar was the last child of Emma. Margaret Campbell is deceased. Frank ' married Emma Bower and their daughter, Dena, became the wife of Al Michel. Etta married James Mitchell and they have three children. Davy and Howard, and Margaret, deceased. George married Hattie Teter and they have one child, Grace. James C. married Maggie Lowman and they have had two children, Beulah and Paul, the last named being deceased.
Mr. Campbell's religious membership is with the Presbyterian church, to which and other benevolent objects he is a generous giver. Honorable and upright in all the relations of life, he has commanded the uniform confidence and respect of his friends and neighbors and the success which he is now en- joying is well merited, coming as the reward of earnest and untiring effort and correct methods. The golden wedding anniversary which the subject and his wife celebrated a few years ago was a most happy event, and on that
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occasion the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell united in paying honor and respect to this worthy couple on their completion of a half century of happy married life. A life-long Republican and earnest supporter of the principles of that party. the subject has given his best support and encouragement to that political belief, having cast his first vote for John C. Fremont for President.
P. F. SELF.
The biographies of enterprising men, especially of good men, are in- structive as guides and incentives to others. The examples they furnish of patient purpose and steadfast integrity strongly illustrate what is in the power of each to accomplish. Some men belong to no exclusive class in life; apparently insurmountable obstacles have in many instances awakened their dormant faculties and served as a stimulus to carry them to ultimate renown. The instances of success in the face of adverse fate would seem almost to justify the conclusion that self-reliance, with a half chance, can accomplish any reasonable object. The gentleman whose life history is herewith outlined ` is a man who has lived to good purpose and achieved a splendid success. By a straightforward and commendable course he has made his way to a respect- able position in the agricultural world, winning the hearty admiration of the people of his county and earning a reputation as an enterprising, progressive man of affairs, which the public has not been slow to recognize and appre- ciate.
P. F. Self, an enterprising agriculturist and owner of eighty-nine acres of fine farm land, was born August 25. 1856, in Rush county, Indiana. the son of Randall and Nancy (Knox) Self. Randall Self died while the sub- ject of this sketch was a baby. There were two other children born to Ran- dall and Nancy Self, namely, Frank Boone and Ruth, the latter being de- ceased. Such education as could be obtained in the common schools was enjoyed by the subject, his boyhood days being occupied, aside from his schooling, in helping in the operation of the home farm. On reaching mature years Mr. Self took up agriculture on his own account, renting land, which he cultivated and developed with such commendable industry that he was in time enabled to purchase land for himself, and his present splendid farm is a striking example of what is possible for one to accomplish if he will but apply himself to the task in the right way.
Mr. Self was married in March 1882, to Phoebe Burton, and they
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are the parents of three children, Pearl and Ethel, at home, and Goldie, who married Roma Glass. While never having had any aspirations for public office, the subject of this review has always taken an intelligent interest in political affairs and the Republican party has been the recipient of his suff- rage. He is a member of the Christian church, to which he gives a most loyal support, both financially and morally. Mr. Self has attained a comfortable station in life and is well and favorably known throughout Tipton county as a result of the industrious life he has lived here, being regarded by all who know him as a man of sound business principles, thoroughly up to date in all phases of agriculture and stock raising, and as a man who, while advancing his individual interests, does not neglect his general duties as a citizen.
GEORGE F. PARTLOW.
With comparatively little early education and few advantages in life ex- . cept those wrung by his own force of character, no man in Tipton county has been more prominent as a successful agriculturist and none occupies a more conspicuous place in the esteem of the public as an intelligent and progres- sive citizen than the well-known gentleman whose brief biography is here- with presented. Genial and courteous, he makes friends wherever he goes, while his industry and sound business methods have won for him success. Personally he is a firm and true friend, and he occupies a conspicuous place in public esteem.
George F. Partlow, the owner of two hundred and forty acres of rich farming land in Jefferson township, Tipton county, Indiana, was born near Marion, Grant county, this state, May 1, 1871, the son of George M. and Martha S. (Osborn) Partlow. George M. Partlow was reared in Nobles- ville and there received his education. He was a soldier in the Civil war, being a member of Company I, Thirty-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving for three and one-half years in that memorable conflict, being at- tached to the Army of the Cumberland and taking part in a great many of the most important battles of the war. He was the father of four children. James R., George F., Joseph C. and David A.
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The old Reynolds school house was the scene of the subject's first en- deavors to acquire an education, and by studious attention to his books, in spite of the rather meager facilities afforded by the schools of that time, Mr. Partlow acquired a fairly good education, which he has since supple-
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mented by reading and close observation, becoming a well informed man of definite and decided opinions. For twenty years he worked out at farm labor and as a result of careful economy and wise management he was then in a position to purchase land of his own, his present splendid landed estate standing as a monument to his well directed efforts. If ever man deserved that good American appellation of "self-made man," Mr. Partlow is emi- nently entitled to bear it, for everything he possesses in this world is the di- rect result of his own labors.
Mr. Partlow has been twice married. His first wife was Mrs. Elizabeth (Samuel) Schmehi, whose first husband was deceased and who had one child, Alice, by her former marriage. By the subject's first marriage he be- came the father of three children, Flora, George and Nora. Mr. Partlow's second wife was Pearl M. Blessing.
In political affairs, the subject gives a loyal and active support to the Democratic party, although he has never been disposed to seek political preferment for himself, being content to do his full duty in casting his bal- lot in support of the men and principles which he deemed right. Mr. Partlow is one of the most substantial citizens of Jefferson township and is practically the "architect of his own fortune," his example through life being well worthy the imitation of the younger element. Broad minded, patriotic and public-spirited, he has always taken a leading part in the advancement of the growth and prosperity of his township, and has done much toward aiding public works and improvements.
HARRY HENDERSON.
It is always pleasant and profitable to contemplate the career of a man who has won a definite goal in life, whose career has been such as to com- mand the honor and respect of his fellow citizens. Such, in brief, is the record of the well-known agriculturist and auctioneer whose name heads this sketch, than whom a more whole-souled or popular man it would be difficult to find within the limits of Tipton county, where he has long maintained his home and has labored not only for his own individual advancement and that of his immediate family, but also for the improvement of the entire com- munity, whose interests he has ever had at heart. As an agriculturist he ranks with the most progressive and up to date in the county, while his profession of auctioneer has brought him into contact with almost every person in the
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community, and it is doubtful if there is a better known or liked individual in the locality with which this volume deals than the gentleman whose name forms the caption for this paragraph.
Harry Henderson, the owner of fifty-four and one-half acres of splen- did farm land on the Keagan road in Jefferson township, Tipton county, In- diana, was born January 17, 1875, in Kokomo, Howard county, this state, the son of William and Susan ( Small) Henderson. William Henderson was a native of the Hoosier state, having been born in Rush county and coming to Tipton county when a young man with his parents. He was a skilled mechanic and a good farmer, becoming a well-known and respected man in the community. He was the father of four children, namely: Eva married Frank Dane and they have three children; Oliver Henderson, Mrs. Mabel Sharp, and Harry.
Harry Henderson attended school first in the Atlanta neighborhood and later pursued his studies in the Deal school, all of his time aside from this be- ing taken up with the many duties which fell to his lot on a farm. He secured a thorough knowledge of agriculture and stock raising and when he reached the age of twenty years commenced farming on his own account on rented land. Eventually the subject was prosperous to a degree that he purchased land in his own right, although he still continues to rent some land, about one hundred acres of the very best in the community being now kept under a high state of cultivation. In addition to his genera! farming and stock raising operations. Mr. Henderson has cried many sales in this county, and on account of his well-known integrity and business ability his services in this line have always been in demand. A thorough knowledge of values, not only of land, but of live stock and machinery, as well as household goods and the various articles that figure in the average farm sale, has made the subject a valuable man in this capacity. His wide acquaintance and gemal personality are an asset, the value of which would be hard to estimate.
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