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RAMLEY, DANIEL; farmer; 3 m e Mace. Born in M. C. 1841. Rep. Presbyterian.
Routh, J. T .; grocery clerk ; New Ross. Born in M. C. 1854. Rep. Christian.
ROSS, S. H .; farmer ; 1} m e Orth. Born in N. C. 1806; settled in M. C. 1859. Rep. Methodist.
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Routh, A. J .; farmer ; New Ross. Born in Ohio 1815 ; settled in M. C. 1828. Rep.
Routh, J .; farmer ; I m n e New Ross. Born in Ohio 1826; settled in M. C. 1828. Rep. Granger. Christian.
ROUTH, ISAAC; farmer ; I m e New Ross. Born in M. C. 1847. Rep.
Routh, Jesse H .; farmer ; } m w New Ross. Born in M. C. 1847. Rep.
Rogers, J. H .; farmer ; 2 m s New Ross. Born in Ind. 1843; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem.
ROUTH, WM. E .; farmer ; New Ross.
STONE. S. H .; farmer ; Mace. Born in M. C. 1846. Dem. Smith, Vincent ; miller ; Mace. Born in M. C. 1844.
Smith, J. L .; miller ; Mace. Born in M. C. 1850. Dem. Meth. Stewart, William H .; farmer ; I2 m n w New Ross. Born in Ky. 1825 ; settled in M. C. 1825. Rep.
Sparks, A. B .; farmer; 2} m n e New Ross. Born in Ky. 1841 ; settled in M. C. 1851. Dem. Christian.
STEWART, A. G .; farmer ; 22 m n w New Ross. Born in Ky. 1809; settled in M. C. 1825. Rep. Christian.
Spohr, David ; 2 m e Mace. Born in Va. 1812 ; settled in M. C. 1832. Rep. Presbyterian.
Seller, William A .; farmer ; 3 m n e Mace. Born in Ky. 1823; settled in M. C. 1827. Dem. Baptist.
SPOHR, JOHN; farmer; I m w Orth. Born in Va. 1831; settled in M. C. 1832. Rep.
Smith, A. B .; farmer ; 2 m n w Orth. Born in Ohio 1823; set- tled in M. C. 1871. Rep. Methodist.
Smith, J. N .; farmer ; 2 m n w Orth. Born in Ohio 1852; set- tled in M. C. 1871. Rep. Methodist.
Sparks, George; farmer; New Ross. Born in Ky. 1811; set- tled in M. C. 1851. Dem.
Sparks, William; farmer ; New Ross. Born in Ky. 1846; set- tled in M. C. 1851. Dem.
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STEWART, ALLEN ; farmer ; 114 m s w New Ross. Born in M. C. 1835. Rep.
Sparks, Samuel; farmer ; I m w New Ross. Born in Ky. 1829; settled in M. C. 1871. Dem.
Sharp, M .; farmer ; I m w New Ross. Born in Ky. 1809; set- tled in M. C. 1840. Rep.
STERMAN, JAMES; carpenter ; New Ross. Born in Va. 1830; settled in M. C. 1873. Rep. Baptist.
STEWART, JOHN; carpenter; New Ross. Born in Ind. 1843. Rep.
Shaver, D. C .; farmer ; 114 m w New Ross. Born in Ohio
1828; settled in M. C. 1834. Lutheran.
Spanden, Frederick; stave manufacturer ; New Ross.
Thomas, L. M .; shoemaker ; New Ross. Born in Ky. 1848; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem.
VanArsdall, G. W .; hotel; Mace. Born in Ohio 1832; set- tled in M. C. 1856. Dem. Christian.
VanCleave, J. P .; farmer ; 42 m n e Ladoga. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in M. C. 1826.
VAN CLEAVE, WM. H .; grocery store; New Ross. Born in Ind. 1840; settled in M. C. 1840. Dem.
VanCleave, Samuel ; grocery store ; New Ross. Born in Ind. 1844. Dem.
WRIGHT, E. J .; Methodist minister ; Mace. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in M. C. 1872.
Watkins, George ; farmer ; 1} m n Mace. Born in N. J. 1801; settled in M. C. 1831.
Wisehart, D .; farmer; Mace. Born in Ind. 1852.
WAINWRIGHT, A. B .; farmer; 3 m w New Ross. Born in Pa. 1814; settled in M. C. 1866. Methodist.
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Wagsett, J. W .; physician ; Mace. Born in Va. 1835 ; settled in M. C. 1860. Rep. Presbyterian.
Williams, T. T .; carpenter ; Mace. Born in Ind. 1817 ; settled in M. C. 1855. Rep.
Wilson, T. J .; farmer ; 2} m n e Mace. Born in Ohio 1824; settled in M. C. 1850. Dem. Baptist.
Wilcot, Jacob G .; saw mill; Orth. Born in Va. 1842; settled in M. C. 1871. Rep.
Wilcox, Samuel H .; general workman ; Orth. Born in 1846; settled in M. C. 1871. Dem.
Willson, T .; farmer ; 2 m n e Mace. Born in Ind. 1838; set- tled in M. C. 1840. . Rep.
Wren, I. T .; carpenter; New Ross. Born in Ky. 1818; set- tled in M. C. 1828. Rep.
WILSON, F. M .; farmer; 12 m n w New Ross. Born in Ind. 1841 ; settled in M. C. 1868. Dem.
Walters, William ; blacksmith; New Ross. Born in Ohio 1829; settled in M. C. 1869. Rep.
Witt, B. F .; manufacturer of brick; New Ross. Born in Ind. 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1874. Rep.
Whiteley, M. V .; farmer ; 134 m n w New Ross. Born in Ind. 1840; settled in M. C. 1850. Rep.
WHITELEY, JOHN ; farmer ; 34 m e New Ross. Born in Ind. 1844; settled in M. C. 1863. Dem.
WALKUP, JAMES H .; farmer ; I m w New Ross. Born in Va. 1828 ; settled in M. C. 1832. Rep.
Wilson, John; farmer and teamster; New Ross. Born in Ind. 1835 ; settled in M. C. 1874. Rep.
WALKER, CALVIN; carpenter; New Ross. Born in Ky. 1818 ; settled in M. C. 1855. Dem.
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MADISON TOWNSHIP.
MADISON TOWNSHIP.
MADISON is the center township on the north line of the county. It is 6 miles square, and contains 36 square miles. The surface of the township is level or gently undulating. The north part is mostly prairie, and is largely used for grazing purposes, though the soil is very rich and well adapted to grain raising. Corn, wheat, oats and barley may be abundantly pro- duced. Like most other townships in the northern part of the county, Madison would be wonderfully improved by tile drain- ing. There are no streams of water of any importance, except as stock water, in the township. The southern part of the township is tolerably well timbered.
The public roads are very good. The L., N. A. &. C. R. R. runs through the township from north to south, about one mile from its west line. Linden, situated on the above named railroad, is the principal town. It is a very pretty little place, inhabited by an enterprising class of people. The inhab- itants of the township generally are moral, intelligent and so- ciable. They are also alive to the welfare of the township in the way of education and morals, being well supplied with good school houses and churches. The Grange order seems to be thriving under the management of cool and clear headed farm- ers. Altogether, Madison township is a desirable section of country for one who cultivates the soil and desires fat returns for his labor. In the town of Linden there are two churches, one Masonic and one Odd Fellows Lodge, all in a thriving con- dition.
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BLUE, WILLIAM E .; farmer; 2 m s e Linden. Born in Ohio 1830; settled in M. C. 1840. Rep. Methodist.
Britsch, W. L .; farmer ; 214 m e Linden. Born in Va. 1838; settled in M. C. 1862. Dem. Dunkard.
Britsch, J .; farmer ; 214 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1846; set- tled in M. C. 1870. Dem. Dunkard.
Britsch, D .; farmer; 212 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1853. Dem. Dunkard.
BASTION, WILLAM B .; carpenter and builder ; 4 m n e Lin- den. Born in M. C. 1857. Christian.
Boyd, C .; farmer ; 3 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1834; settled in M. C. 1834.
Brinson J. K .; farmer ; 3 14 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1828 ; settled in M. C. 1856.
Boyd, R .; farmer ; 5 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1827 ; settled in M. C. 1874. Rep.
Boyd, J. W .; farmer ; 5 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1848 ; set- tled in M. C. 1874. Rep.
Blue, J. M .; farmer ; 234 m s e Linden. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in M. C. 1840. Methodist.
BALL, D. C .; farmer ; 8 m n Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1845. Dem.
Coyle, Mike; railroader ; 11/2 m s Linden. Born in Ireland 1834; settled in M. C. 1862. Dem. Catholic.
COCHRAN, J. H., farmer, stock raiser and dealer; 7 m n Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1823; settled in M. C. 1844.
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Campbell, J .; farmer ; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1823; settled in M. C. 1845. Rep. Methodist.
COOK, JOHN J .; farmer; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in M. C. 1837. Methodist.
Campbell, A .; farmer; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1827; settled in M. C. 1845. Rep. Methodist.
COONROD, JOEL ; farmer ; 3 m s e Linden. Born in Ill. 1849; settled in M. C. 1861. Dem.
Clements, Wm .; farmer; 3 m s w Linden. Born in Ireland.
CRUMM, WM. A .; farmer; 34 m n Potato Creek. Born in M. C. 1854. Dem. Methodist.
Coleman, Ed .; farmer ; 3 m n e Linden. Born in Ireland 1840; settled in M. C. 1846.
Conrod, S .; farmer; 5 m n e Linden. Born in Va. 1809; set- tled in M. C. 1858. Dem. Infidel.
Conrod, Dan .; farmer; 5 m n e Linden. Born in 1850. Dem.
COLLINS, M .; farmer; 3 m s e Linden. Born in Ohio 1817; settled in M. C. 1842.' Dem. Christian.
CRUMM, WM. A .; farmer; 34 m w Potato Creek. Born in M. C. 1854. Dem. Methodist.
DAVENPORT, WM. C .; farmer .; 214 m s Linden. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in M. C. 1833. Christian.
Doud, Daniel; railroader ; I m s Linden. Born in Ireland 1841; settled in M. C. 1868. Dem. Catholic.
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DRAKE, TIFFIN F .; SCHOOL TEACHER ; 1 14 m s Linden. Born in Ind. 1848; settled in M. C. 1851. Methodist.
Drake, James T .; farmer; 114 m s Linden. Born in M. C. 1857. Rep. Methodist.
DRAKE, MRS. MARGARET E .; 1} m s Linden. Born in Va: 1828; settled in M. C. 1851. Methodist.
DUNKLE, WILLIAM; farmer and TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE; P. O. Linden. Born in M. C. 1844. Dem. Christian. 1 DAVENPORT, JAMES; farmer; 2 m s w Linden. Born in M. C. 1837. Dem. Christian.
Evans, J. B .; farmer ; 5 m s e Linden. Born in Ind. 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1872. Rep.
Eckhart, E .; carpenter ; 2 m s Clark's Hill. Born in the year 1850; settled in M. C. 1874.
Fraley, William ; farmer ; 2} m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1847. Rep. Methodist.
Fraley, Charles ; farmer ; 2} m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1850; settled in M. C. 18 -. Rep. Methodist.
Fraley, H. C .; farmer ; 2 1/2 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1830; settled in M. C. 1871. Rep. Methodist.
FELL, TIMOTHY ; farmer ; 3 m s Linden. Born in Ireland 1836; settled in M. C. 1854. Dem. Catholic.
Foster, P .; farmer ; 3 m s Linden. Born in Canada 1821 ; settled in M. C. 1855. Dem.
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Fraley, W. M .; farmer ; 2} m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1816; settled in M. C. 1849. Rep. Methodist.
Gilliland, W. C .; farmer ; 5 m s e Linden. Born in Pa. 1844; settled in M. C. 1873.
Galbreath, E. D .; farmer ; Linden. Born in Ind. 1853; set- tled in M. C. 1858.
Galbreath, S .; wagon-maker; Linden. Born in Ind. 1851; set- tled in M. C. 1858. Dem. Christian.
GALBREATH, REV. JOSEPH ; minister of the gospel; Lin- den. Born in Ind. 1815; settled in M. C. 1858. Christ.
Galbreath, J .; blacksmith ; Linden. Born in 1848; settled in M. C. 1858. Dem.
Geevers, H. L .; farmer ; ¿ m n w Linden. Born in M. C. 1852.
Galbreath, J. H .; wagon-maker ; Linden. Born in Ind. 1838; settled in M. C. 1858. Christian.
Hunt, W .; farmer and tile-maker ; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1827 ; settled in M. C. 1854. Rep.
Hayes, A .; farmer ; Linden. Born in Ind. 1833 ; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem.
HALSTEAD, JOHN; farmer and trader; 2 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1838. Dem.
Hayes, S .; farmer ; 4 m s e Linden. Born in Ind. 1842; set- tled in M. C. 1865. Dem.
Hodson, T. D; farmer ; 3} m s e Linden. Born in Scotland 1820; settled in M. C. 1856. Presbyterian.
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Harter, M. H .; farmer ; 2 m n Linden. Born in Ind. 1843; settled in M. C. 1858. Rep. Methodist.
Harter, P .; farmer ; 2 m n Linden. Born in Pa. 1790; settled in M. C. 1849. Rep. Methodist.
HORNER, ELI; farmer ; 22 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1844. Dem. Christian.
Halstead, Mrs. R. B .; farmer; 3 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1806; settled in M. C. 1828. Methodist.
HORNER, JACOB; farmer ; 22 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1813 ; settled in M. C. 1830. Baptist.
Horner, John; farmer; 22 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1822 ; settled in M. C. 1832. Dem. Infidel.
Harrigan, J .; farmer ; I m s Linden. Born in Ireland ; age, 56; settled in M. C. 1869. Dem. Roman Catholic.
Harris, R. L .; farmer ; Linden. Born in Ill. 1853 ; settled in M. C. 1855. Rep. Methodist.
Halstead, A .; farmer ; 3 m e Linden. Born in M. C. 1858. Dem.
Irons, W. A .; farmer ; 12 m s w Potato Creek. Born in Ohio 1848; settled in M. C. 1852. Methodist.
Irons, J. A .; farmer ; 12 m s w Potato Creek. Born in Ohio 1851; settled in M. C. 1852. Methodist.
IRONS, JAMES ; farmer ; I m w Potato Creek. Born in Ohio 1817; settled in M. C. 1852. Methodist.
Irons, J. B .; farmer ; I m w Potato Creek. Born in Ohio 1841; settled in M. C. 1852. Methodist.
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IRONS, L. B .; farmer ; 3 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1850; settled in M. C. 1855. Rep. . Methodist.
Irons, T. W .; farmer ; 3 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1853 ; settled in M. C. 1855. Rep. Methodist.
Irons, William ; farmer ; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1828 ; settled in M. C. 1854. Methodist.
Jorden, Wm .; farmer ; 3 m 's e Linden. Born in Ohio 1829; settled in M. C. 1868.
JACKSON, SAMUEL; farmer ; 4 m s e Linden. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in M. C. 1836. Dem. New Light.
Jones, J .; farmer ; 4 m s w Linden. Born in Ind. 1828; set- tled in M. C. 1837. Dem. Christian.
Jones, S. D .; farmer ; 4 m s w Linden. Born in M. C. 1851. Dem.
Keeney, H .; physician ; Linden. Born in Ky. 1811 ; settled in M. C. 1828. Methodist.
King, E .; farmer ; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in M. C. 1846. Rep. Methodist.
KENYON, M .; in saw-mill; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1853; settled in M. C. 1855.
Kenyon, H .; farmer; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in N. Y. 1819; settled in M. C. 1855. Rep. Christian.
Kerr, J. G .; farmer. Born in Ind. 1850; settled in M. C. 1852. Dem.
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Miller, Joseph ; farmer ; 3 m s e Linden. Born in Ohio 1820; settled in M. C. 1854.
MORRIS, S. C .; farmer ; 8 m n Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1848; settled in M. C. 1855. Dem.
McNealey, J .; farmer ; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in Ky. 1815; settled in M. C. 1860. Dem. Methodist.
Montgomery, Wm .; teacher ; Linden. Born in 1849. Meth.
MICHAELS, WM .; farmer; 312 m e Linden. Born in Va .; settled in M. C. 1851. Rep. Methodist.
Michaels, John; farmer; 3 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1838. Rep. Methodist.
Martin, R .; farmer ; 31/2 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1850.
Michaels, A .; farmer; 5 m e Linden. Born in 1831. Rep. Methodist.
MILLER, JOHN M .; farmer ; I m n Linden. Born in Ind. 1830; settled in M. C. 1857. Dem. Methodist.
Miller, J .; farmer ; I m n Linden. Born in Ind. 1854; settled in M. C. 1857. Dem. Methodist.
Mahoney, M .; farmer ; 34 m s e Linden. Born in Ireland 1822; settled in M. C. 1860. Dem. Methodist.
Mason, T. J .; farmer ; 22 m s e Linden. Born in Ohio 1810; settled in M. C. 18 -. Rep. Methodist.
Montgomery, S .; railroad agent; Linden. Born in Ind. 1816; settled in M. C. 1826. Rep. Methodist.
McCorkle, J .; blacksmith ; Linden. Born in Va. 1810; settled in M. C. 1830. Rep. Methodist.
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MONTGOMERY, MISS ANNIE C .; postmistress ; Linden. Age not known.
Montgomery, D. W .; 22 m e Linden. Born in M. C. 1840. Rep. Methodist.
Nichols, G. D .; farmer ; I m e Linden. Born in England 1827 ; settled in M. C. 1859. Rep. Methodist.
New, K .; farmer ; 114 m s e Linden. Born in Ind. 1857 ; settled in M. C. 1858. Dem.
NICHOLSON, WILLIAM ; farmer; 3 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1808 ; settled in M. C. 1822. Rep. Methodist.
Nicholson, P. L .; farmer ; 3 m e Linden. Born in M. C. 1840. Rep. Methodist.
Parker, D .; farmer; Linden. Born in N. J. 1812; settled in M. C. 1856. Rep. Presbyterian.
Pixley, F. S .; painter ; Linden. Born in Mass. 1814; settled in M. C. 1871. Methodist.
Peters, L. M .; blacksmith; Linden. Born in Ohio 1819; set- tled in M. C. 1837. Methodist.
PARMER, A. F .; carpenter ; Linden. Born in England 1833; settled in M. C. 1870.
Parker, F. T .; farmer ; 2 m n e Linden. Born in Ky .; settled in M. C. 1871.
Parkison, W .; farmer ; 32 m s e Linden. Born in Ind .; settled in M. C. 1874.
Piggot, A .; farmer; 11/2 m s e Linden. Born in Ind. 1833 settled in M. C. 1849. Rep.
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PETERSON, D. H .; farmer ; 4 m e Linden. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem. Christian.
Paddack, B. F .; farmer ; 5 m s e Linden. Born in Ohio 1816; settled in M. C. 1857. Rep.
Paddack, J. F .; farmer ; 5 m s e Linden. Born in Ind. 1845; settled in M. C. 1857. Rep. Methodist.
PADDACK, T. L .; farmer; 5 m se Linden. Born in Ind. 1853; settled in M. C. 1857. Rep.
Price, A .; farmer ; 2 m s Linden. £ Born in Ky. 1830; settled in M. C. 1862. Dem. Christian.
RASH, ALBERT K .; dry goods and grocery merchant ; Lin- den. Born in Ind. 1846; settled in M. C. 1864. Rep.
Ryan, John R .; farmer ; 2 m n Linden. Born in Ind. 1852; settled in M. C. 1874. Rep.
Ross, W. H .; carpenter ; 3 m n Linden. Born in Ky. 1831; settled in M. C. 1859. Dem. Universalist.
RICKEY, EMANUEL; farmer ; 5 m n e Linden. Born in Ohio 1815 ; settled in M. C. 1837. Dem.
Richison, John A .; farmer; 2 m e Linden. Born in Mich. 1852 ; settled in M. C. 1870. Rep. Methodist. -
RUSK, B. B .; farmer ; 3 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1845; settled in M. C. 1868. Rep. Presbyterian.
RUSK, H. N .; farmer ; 3 m s e Linden. Born in M. C. 1850. New Light. Dem.
Russel, D .; farmer; 2 m s w Linden. Born in M. C. 1844. New Light. Dem.
Rooney, James ; railroader ; I} m s Linden. Born in Ireland 1812; settled in M. C. 1862. Dem. Catholic.
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Stoddard, J. M .; farmer ; Linden. Born in Ind. 1827; settled in M. C. 1830. Christian.
Shotts, M .; farmer ; 2 m s w Linden. Born in Ohio 1818; settled in M. C. 1830 Dem. Christian.
Shotts, J. E .; farmer ; 2 m s w Linden. Born in M. C. 1855. Dem. Christian.
SHOTTS, HENRY R .; medical student; 2 m s Linden. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem. Christian.
Shrader, R. M .; farmer ; 3 m s e Linden. Born in M. C. 1838. Dem.
SHANKLIN, JOHN A .; clerk in dry goods house ; Linden. Born in M. C. 1855. Radical. Protestant.
Shobe, Felix ; farmer ; 5 m s e Linden. Born in Va. 1836; settled in M. C. 1840. Dem. ] Methodist.
SHOTTS, ANDREW ; farmer ; 2} m s e Linden. Born in Va. 1816; settled in M. C. 1828. Dem.
Shotts, O. A .; farmer and teacher ; 2} m s e Linden. . Born in M. C. 1849. Dem.
Shotts, Isaac P .; farmer ; 21/2 m s e Linden. Born in M. C. 1852. Dem.
Shotts, H .; farmer ; 1} m se Linden. Born in Ohio 1827; set- tled in M. C. 1828. Dem.
Shields, J. H .; farmer ; 6 m n Crawfordsville. Born in N. Y. 1827 ; settled in M. C. 1873. Dem.
Simms, Geo .; farmer ; 6 m n Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1814; settled in M. C. 1829. Christian.
STOUT, T. G .; broom manufacturer ; Linden. Born in Ohio 1839 ; settled in M. C. 1840. Methodist.
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Shanklin, Rev. T. C .; merchant; Linden. Born in M. C. 1832. Rep. Methodist.
Stingley, C. W .; farmer ; 4 m e Linden. Born in M. C. 1853.
STOUT, BENJAMIN; farmer; Linden. Born in Ohio 1811; settled in M. C. 1840. Methodist.
Smock, David; farmer; Linden. Born in Ind. 1842; settled in M. C. 1842; settled in M. C. 1871. Rep. Presbyterian.
Thewlies, J .; farmer ; 22 m s e Linden. Born in Ohio 1832; settled in M. C. 1835. Methodist.
THEWLIES, DAVID; farmer ; 2 m e Linden. Born in M. C. 1842. Dem. Protestant.
Tomlinson, H .; farmer ; 8 m n Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1835 ; settled in M. C. 1851. Rep.
Thomas, O. D .; grocer; Linden. Born in Ind. 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1848. Rep.
WASHBURN, E. P .; druggist ; Linden. Born in 1842; settled in M. C. 1873. M. Baptist.
Washburn, N. L .; farmer ; 1} m s Linden. Born in Ohio 1808 ; settled in M. C. 1829. Dem. Baptist.
White, J. H .; farmer ; Linden. Born in M. C. 1852. Rep. Methodist.
Williamson, A .; farmer ; I m e Linden. Born in N. J. 1819; settled in M. C. 1872. Rep. Congregationalist.
WILSON, THOMAS; farmer and trader ; 1 1/2 m s w Linden. Born in M. C. 1844. Dem. Methodist.
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Wilson, J .; farmer ; 1} m s w Linden. Born in Scotland 1807 ; settled in M. C. 1834. . Presbyterian.
Wright, William ; farmer ; I m e ·Linden. Born in N. J. 1824 ; settled in M. C. 1836. Rep. Methodist.
Wilson, D .; farmer ; 212 m e Linden. Born in Ind. 1841; settled in M. C. 1869. Rep. Methodist.
Weaver, D .; teacher ; 212 m e Linden. Born in Ohio 1853; settled in M. C. 1856. Infidel.
West, W. J .; farmer ; 4 m s e Linden. Born in Ill. 1850 ; set- settled in M. C. 1871. Rep. Christian.
WHITECOTTON, ISAAC; farmer ; 4 m s e Linden. Born in Va. 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1857. Dem.
Widner, W .; farmer; 4 m s e Linden. Born in Ind. 1839; settled in M. C. 1869. Rep.
WRIGHTSMAN, J .; farmer ; 5 m n w Darlington. Born in Ohio 1811 ; settled in M. C. 1859. Dem.
Wrightsman, D .; farmer ; 4 m n w Darlington. Born in Ind 1852; settled in M. C. 1860. Dem.
White, C. W .; farmer; Linden. Born in Ohio 1818; settled in M. C. 1830. Rep. Methodist.
Woods, M .; farmer; 6} m n Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1852. Dem. Catholic.
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SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP.
SUGAR CREEK is the northeast corner township of Montgomery county. It contains 36 square miles, and is divided into sec- tions of one mile square ; each one of these square miles or sec- tions contain 640 acres of land; each 640 acres of land multi- plied by 36 gives Sugar Creek township 23,040 acres. Each one of these sections is numbered, beginning at the northeast corner and running back and forth east and west, until the whole is numbered. Thus are all townships laid out in sections and numbered. We give the above information for the benefit of the younger class of people, and it may be that a few older ones can profit thereby.
The south half of Sugar Creek township is somewhat rolling ; the north half undulating to level. The northern part is mostly prairie, and is used largely for grazing purposes ; while the mid- dle and southern part is better adapted to the cultivation of the various grains common to that region of country. The soil throughout the township is remarkably rich and productive.
This was the last township settled, consequently it is com- paratively new, yet the people have made fair progress in the way of improvements, and many well regulated farms and hand- some dwellings may be seen within its borders. The southern part of the township is tolerably well timbered. The southeast corner is watered by Sugar Creek, which cuts off a small corner of the township. Clowser's Mills are located on this creek. There is also a post office there by the same name. Potato Creek runs through near the center of the township. There is
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SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP.
a small village located upon Potato Creek, near the western line of the township, which is also called Potato Creek Post Office.
The inhabitants of Sugar Creek township are industrious, courteous and of good moral standing ; they are alive to educa- tional interests and public enterprises generally.
The vote of the township is nearly 300, a large majority being Republicans.
The township has eight school houses, all good buildings, valued at about $8,000. These are under the care of Dr. J. A. Berryman, present Township Trustee.
DIRECTORY OF SUGAR CREEK TOWNSHIP.
Allen, John W .; farmer; 1} m w Clowser's Mills. Born in M.
C. 1837. Rep. Methodist.
Boots, Sam .; farmer; 34 m s w Clark's Hill. Born in Ind. 1843; settled in M. C. 1843. Rep.
Bryant, S .; farmer ; 6 m s w Clark's Hill. Born in Ohio 1835. Dem. Baptist.
Bone, John M .; farmer; 12 m e Potato Creek. Born in Ohio 1846; settled in M. C. 1872. Rep. Methodist.
Bone, J .; farmer ; 1} m e Potato Creek. £ Born in Ohio.
Bunday, H. D .; farmer ; 3 m w Colfax. Born in Ind. 1846; settled in M. C. 1874. Dem. Baptist.
Branagan, Hugh ; farmer; 3 m n Potato Creek. Born in Ire- land 1824; settled in M. C. 1859. Dem. Catholic.
Berryman, J. A .; physician and postmaster; Potato Creek. Born in Ohio 1834; settled in M. C. 1858. Rep. Meth.
Booker, John; farmer; 4 m n Darlington. Born in Va. 1840; settled in M. C. 1867. Dem.
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BROWN, S .; proprietor of S. S. Mill ; 3 m n Darlington. Born in Ind. 1822; settled in M. C. 1869. Rep. Methodist.
Boots, Asa; farmer ; 5 m n Darlington. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in M. C. 1835. Rep. Methodist.
Blue, A .; cooper ; 3 m w Bowers' Station. Born in 1821. Dem.
Bowers, A .; farmer ; 14 m s e Bowers' Station. Born in Ohio 1812; settled in M. C. 1844. Rep. Baptist.
Bowers, Silas ; farmer ; 14 m s e Bowers' Station. Born in M. C. 1837. Rep. Baptist.
Bowers, Austin ; farmer ; 14 m s e Bowers' Station. Born in Ind. 1854. Rep.
Conrad, Abram; school-teacher ; 6 m s w Clark's Hill. Born in M. C. 1850. Rep.
Custar, W. H .; farmer ; 4 m n Darlington. Born in M. C. 1841. Rep. New Light.
CRUMM, WM. A .; farmer; 3 m w Potato Creek. Born in M. C. 1854. Dem. Methodist.
Coyner, William ; farmer ; 3₺ m w Colfax. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem.
Cox, Daniel ; farmer ; 32 m s w Colfax. Born in Ohio 1847 : settled in M. C. 1864.4
Conrad, Joseph ; farmer ; 3 m n w Colfax. Born in Ohio 1830; settled in M. C. 1844. Rep. Methodist.
COYNER, M. P .; farmer ; 3 m s w Clark's Hill. Born in Ind. 1841 ; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem.
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Coyner, John D .; farmer ; 3} m w Colfax. Born in Va. 1810; settled in M. C. 1839. Dem.
CONRAD, THOMPSON; farmer ; 6 m s w Clark's Hill. Born in Ky. 1817 ; settled in M C. 1841. Rep. U. Brethren.
Dykes, James ; farmer ; 3 m n w Colfax. Born in Ga. 1841; settled in M. C. 1868. Rep. Atheist.
Dain, M .; carpenter ; I m s Potato Creek. Born in Ohio 1836; settled in M. C. 1854. Rep. Methodist.
DUNBAR, L. M .; farmer and mechanic; Clowser's Mills. Born in M. C. 1837. Dunkard.
DUNBAR, C. LANUM; merchant and grocery store.
Dunbar, Silas ; farmer ; I m n e Clowser's Mills. Born in Ohio 1825 ; settled in M. C. 1830. Rep. Christian.
Dunbar, Robert; farmer ; 4 m w Colfax. Born in M. C. 1831. Dem. Christian.
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