Pictorial and biographical memoirs of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, Indiana, together with biographies of many prominent men of northern Indiana and of the whole state, both living and dead, Part 51

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Publication date: 1893
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In 1882 Mr. Leeper was strongly urged from various parts of the district to allow the use of his name as candidate for Congress, and was also urged by Joseph E. McDonald, then chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, as well as by many political friends at home, to stand again for the Senate. He declined these proffered honors to accept the nomination for suditor of St. Joseph county. A rather severe financial reverse, because of a defaulting city treasurer, was his chief reason for taking this course. Mainly because of alleged bulldozing in South Bend, the entire Democratic ticket in the county was defeated.

Mr. Leeper then retired from the political arena, amusing himself afterward by an occasional trip to the Pacific coast and elsewhere, and by keeping up his weak- ness for boring ye editors. This spring (1892) the Democrats of the city of South Bend seemed to be in dire straits for a candidate for mayor; it was insisted that Mr. Leeper's was the only name at all available. He was wholly without experience in municipal affairs, and felt a pronounced repugnance toward experimenting in that direction. But influences were brought to bear which he could not well ignore, and late in the afternoon of the convention he gave his consent to run the political gauntlet once more. The most of the ticket on which his name appeared was defeated. He is now mayor by grace of a small margin. But in all of his experi- ence as a candidate-and not all of them are here mentioned-he has this to bosst of: he was in every case nominated by acclamation, and in every case received a greater vote than his party's strength.

One quite important feature Mr. Leeper is very reluctant to mention-he never was married.

SOLOMON BERLIN (deceased). The sketch here given is that of one of the early pioneers of Locke township, Elkhart Co., Ind., and is a tribute paid to his many virtues and to the lessons which as a father he impressed upon the minds of his children by the example of a noble and honorable life, which, although it was fraught with hard labor and patient industry, was a model to his heirs of the ster- ling qualities that characterize a man who lived nearer to nature in its purity than to the artifices of society. Mr. Berlin was s native Ohioan, born in Mahoning county, May 26, 1827, and was s son of John and Susan (Huffman) Berlin, the former being a native of the Keystone State and a son of German parents. Solomon Berlin was the eldest of ten children who were named as follows: Solomon, Josiah, Jacob, Milton, Catherine, Lydia, Mary, Lizzie, Lavina and Sarah. Catherine mar- ried Fred Richmond of Nappanee. Lydis married Henry Woodruff, of Lacygne,

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Kan. Mary married L. B. Winder, of Nappanee. Lizzie married S. D. Coppes, of Nappanee. Sarah married George Green, of Ravenna, Ohio. Lavina married Eli Yarian, of Locke township. Josiah married Julia Slabangh and lived in Elkhart county, died in 1869. Jacob entered the war in September of 1861, and was killed at the battle of Shiloh on the morning of the second day's fight; he was a good and brave soldier of the Ninth Indiana Volunteers; the Nappanee G. A. R. Post bears the name of Berlin, to his memory. Milton died while young. Solomon passed bis boyhood and youth in his native State and was there married in 1852 to Miss Fianna Slabaugh, a native of Lancaster county, Penn., born in 1824. Almost immediately after marriage this young couple emigrated to Elkhart county, Ind., settled on 8 farm Mr. Berlin had purchased in Locke township, Section 13, and this is still owned by his children. Here they experienced all the trials and privations usual to pioneer settlers, but they surmounted all difficulties and became prominent, sub- stantial citizens. The farm on which Mr. Berlin settled was part of an Indian reserve and in 1878 there was considerable litigation brought on by some sharpers and Western Indians which cost the owners of Section 13 considerable money to prove their claim. Solomon devoted his attention to clearing his farm and rear- ing his family. Soon after settling he bought an interest in & saw-mill with his brother Josiah. He was a prominent citizen during the war and held important offices of trust. In politics he was a strong Republican and 8 man ever deeply in- terested in political matters, and received nominations by his party, but was never elected, owing to the strong Democratic majority, although at one time there was a tie vote for trustee. He was a worthy member of the United Brethren Church, and for many years was a member of the Masonic fraternity and Blue Lodge of Wakarusa. Mr. Berlin possessed many excellent traits of character and was progressive and enterprising. He had a brick kiln on his place and manufactured the first brick in this part of the country. This was in 1854. He and Amos Slabaugh walked from Portage county, Ohio, in 1851 to this county and selected the land on which he located. Mrs. Berlin was but a child when her parents, Christian and Nancy (Rhodes) Slabangh (see sketch of Slabaugh family) emigrated to Portage county, Ohio, and there she was reared and married. She was a member of the Lutheran Church, but was a regular attendant at the United Brethren Church. She was a kind mother and a lady much esteemed by all acquainted with her. She died June 17, 1882, when in her fifty-ninth year. These children were born to this honored and much esteemed couple: Helena A., died when four years of age; Francis E .; Warren E .; and Ellen Irene, died in 1871. Solomon Berlin and wife were among the first settlers of Locke township and from the time of settle- ment were identified with the early history of the same. For many years the Locke postoffice was located at Mr. Berlin's home and he was appointed postmaster under Abraham Lincoln. He received his final summons on September 22, 1872. His son. Francis E. Berlin, was born in Locke township, on his father's farm, May 15,. 1858, and like most of the boys of that day, he attended school during the winter and was busy on the farm during the summer months. After the death of his father he took charge of the farm and with the assistance of his brother Warren, carried it on successfully. He married Miss Leah M. Myers April 9, 1887, who was born in Locke township, November 23, 1868, and who was the daughter of Jacob D. and Catherine (Wisler) Myers (see sketch of Myers family). One child, Ray R., born January 27, 1890, has been born to Mr. and Mrs. Berlin. Mr. Berlin is one of the public-spirited young men of the county and in politics he is a stanch Republican. He has held important offices of trust in the township and is at present township trustee. Since the death of their father, Francis and his brother Warren have por- chased 100 acres and together own 206 acres. This farm is one of the best im- proved in the section and is nicely located. These gentlemen are doing a general line of farming and stock-raising and are wide awake and progressive. Warren E., the youngest son born to the marriage of Solomon Berlin, first saw the light of day

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on his father's farm in Locke township, August 5, 1862. When old enough he at- tended the district school and continued in the same until nineteen years of age, when he entered the normal school st Nappanee and Valparaiso. and fitted himself for & teacher. He became one of the prominent teachers of Elkhart county and taught eleven terms of school. In politics he affiliates with the Republican party. In the year 1886 Mr. Berlin married Miss Angeline Roose, & native of Elkhart county, Ind., born November 19, 1868, and the eldest of seven children born to Silas and Harriet (Flickinger) Roose, who sre now residents of Wakarusa, this county. Their children were named as follows: Angeline, Amanda, Mary, Sevilla, Jessie, William and Nellie. Mrs. Berlin was well educated and became a teacher, following this until her marriage. She is now the mother of two children: Bertha C., born December 9, 1887 and Ethel A., born May 2, 1872. Mr. and Mrs. Berlin are prominent young people of the township and are well liked by all acquainted with them.

JACOB D. MYERS, one of the most prominent farmers of Locke township, Elkhart Co., Ind., was born in the Buckeye State, Columbiana county, and his natsl day was April 12, 1835. He was fourth in order of birth of eight children reared by John and Sarah (Longnecker) Myers. John Myers was born in Adams county, Penn., in 1806 and the son of Henry and Mary (Knupp) Myers, both natives of the Keystone State. The great-grandfather, also Henry Myers, came from Switzerland to America at a period antedating the Revolution and probably settled in Adams county, Penn. Henry Myers, Jr., married and reared s large family of children, viz .: John, Jacob, Henry, Samuel, Noah, Joseph, Susan and Mary. All these chil- dren resched msture years, married and reared families. About 1806 Henry Myers, Jr., and family moved to Columbians county. Ohio, and settled on s farm in Besver township. There he and his worthy wife passed the remainer of their days. both living to be quite aged people. They were members of the German Baptist Church and honorable, upright citizens. They worked hard, were industrious and frugal, and accumulated s comfortable property. John. their eldest child, and father of our subject, was but an infant when his parents moved to Ohio, and he was reared in the woods of Columbiana county. He attended the subscription schools of his day and was reared to farm life. After growing up he returned to Adams county, Penn., and learned the tanner's trade, which he followed for & number of years. He was well known as John Myers, tanner. He was married in Columbiana county, Ohio, to Miss Sarah Longnecker, and subsequently settled on a farm in Beaver township, and in connection with agricultural pursuits was also engaged as s tanner. He became s successful farmer and a wealthy man. In politics he was formerly a Whig, but later esponsed the principles of the Republican party. He was interested in all affairs of moment and was a well-posted man. The German Baptist Church found in him a lib- eral and worthy member, and one who took a deep interest in its progress. He died in 1854 and was one of the most prominent citizens of that county. Mrs. Myers was born in Columbians county, Ohio, and was s daughter of Daniel Longnecker, one of the early pioneers of that county. Mr. Longnecker was a nativeof Pennsylvania. He reared a large family of children, most of whom are scattered, and of whom Mrs. Myers was one of the eldest. Mr. and Mrs. Myers became the parents of nine children: Lydia, born May 28, 1825, died when about three years old; Mary A., born March 1, 1827, became the wife of John M. Roose, and died in 1880; Hannah, born Febru- ary 9, 1829, died when nine years of age; Sarah, born November 1, 1830, is now residing in Ohio and is the wife of Simon Summers; Rachel, born January 16, 1833, became the wife of Michael Roose and is now residing in Columbians county; Jacob (subject); Elizabeth, born April 16, 1840, died when thirteen years of age; and John, born July 9, 1844, is residing in Ohio, and is a prominent lawyer. He is married. Mrs. Myers wss a member of the German Baptist Church and a lady possessing many excellent qualities. She died in the Buckeye State in 1886. Jacob D. Myers divided his time in youth in assisting his father on the farm and in

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attending the district school. As most of his time, however, was spent on the farm his scholastic training was not as thorough as it might have been. After the death of his father, in 1845, he started out to fight life's battles for himself and was en- gaged in farming on shares for some time. In 1858 he married Miss Catherine Wisler, a native of Columbiana county, Ohio, born June 8, 1840, and the danghter of Anthony and Magdaline (Miller) Wisler. Mr. and Mrs. Wisler were members of the Mennonite Church and the former was a wealthy farmer and one of the early pioneers of Columbiana county. Anthony Wisler was born in Berks county, Penn., April 9, 1806, but moved from that State to Ohio and there his death occurred on September 11, 1887. To his marriage were born nine children, four of whom are living: Susan, Lizzie, one died unnamed, Jonas, Daniel, Catherine, Leah, Sarah and Anthony. The four living are: Jonas, in Columbiana county, Ohio; Anthony, in Ohio; Leah in Ohio, and Catherine (Mrs. Myers), in Indiana. Mrs. Wisler was born in that county, September 2, 1809, and was the daughter of Tobias Miller. She died October 31, 1871, in her native State. After his marriage our subject followed farming in Ohio, until 1863, when in the fall of that year he came to Elkhart county. He bought a farm of eighty acres, built a house on it, and began clearing his farm. He has been unusually successful in his chosen calling and has added to the original tract until he is now the owner of 120 acres, all in one tract. He and his estimable wife experienced the trials and tribulations of pioneer life, but they worked their way to the front in spite of many drawbacks, and are classed among the substantial citizens of the township. In politics Mr. Myers supports the Republican party and has held office in this township. He is deeply interested in school and church work as well as all other enterprises to benefit the county. His success in life is owing to hard work and good management on the farm in raising stock and grain. He annually raises many cattle andhis fine farm shows that much care has been bestowed upon it. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Myers: Isaac, born Jannary 1, 1860, and now & farmer of Olive township, this county, married Miss Anna Plecher, daughter of Henry Pletcher, a prominent farmer of Harrison township. They have had two children: Harvey, born May 31, 1884, and Roscoe, born April, 1887. Isaac Myers is a well-to-do farmer, a public-spirited young man, and a Republican in politics. The second child born to Mr. Jacob D. Myers, Leah, first saw the light of day November 23, 1868. She is the wife of Francis Berlin and the mother of one child, Roy B., whose birth occurred February 27, 1889.

MRS. SOPHIA KUNTSMAN, Mishawaka, Ind. The subject of this sketch is the widow of Wolfgang Kuntsman, who was born in Byron, Germany, and was the son of John and Catherine Kuntsman. By occupation, John Kuntsman was a farmer and cooper, and they were the parents of Barbara, Christopher, now deceased; John, now de- ceased; Wolfang. now deceased; Ferdinand, living; Catherine, now deceased, and Andrew and Susan, living. John Kuntsman came to America with his family and died in St. Joseph county at the residence of his son Christopher at the age of over sixty years. He was a hard working, industrious man and a member of the Lutheran Church. Wolfgang Kuntsman was born January 7, 1828 at Byrm, Germany, re- ceived a common-school education, was a machinist and locksmith by trade, and came to America in 1854, when he was twenty-six years old. His father, mother and all his children except Christopher and Barbara came at the same time. Barbara had come two years before and had settled in St. Joseph county, six miles south of South Bend. Wolfgang worked for a time in South Bend, bnt came to Mishawaka the same year and worked at his trade of machinist for fifteen years. He married, September 9, 1856, Sophia Shafer, who was born June 14, 1854, daughter of Con-

rad and Sophia (Schrader) Shafer. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shafer were born in Prussia, at Sarenbridge. He was a blacksmith by trade and a farmer of twenty-five acres. Coming to America in 1846, he settled in Union township, St. Joseph county, on a farm of eighty acres and by thrift and energy he added to it until he owned over three hundred acres, becoming very comfortable in his worldly circumstances, leav-

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ing his children $3,500 each st his desth. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shafer were members of the Lutheran Church, and he had always been an industrious and hard-working- man, who ever did his duty in all the relations of life. He was the father of seven chil- dren who grew to maturity, as follows: Conrad, Sophia, Philip, George, Elizabeth, Catherine and Peter. Mr. Shafer passed all the remainder of his life on his farm and died at the age of sixty-six years, in 1872. His children are upright, reliable citizens, and all have married and reared families except Catherine. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Kuntsman lived in Mishawaka, where he followed his trade. He first bonght 120 acres of land, four miles south of Mishawaka, where he lived one year, but in 1867 he bought the old farm where the family now reside, which then con- sisted of 192 scres, and by application and economy he was able soon to add to this purchase until he owned, before his desth, 286 acres of land. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kuntsman were members of the Lutheran Church. In politics he was & atanch Demo- crat. He made all his property himself by the exercise of thrift and perseverance, worked hard, made every dollar count and was a straightforward, honorable msn. He died at the early age of forty-nine years, November 7, 1878. He had come to Americs with no knowledge of the English language and made his way in spite of that great disadvantage. Seven children were born to this excellent man and his good wife, as follows: Catherine, who married John Hollinshead, who is a Missouri farmer, and they have six children; Julia married Christopher Fuch, a farmer of St. Joseph county, and they have six children; Ferdinand died at the age of nineteen years; Sophia married Henry Fickenssher, a farmer of Clay township, St. Joseph county, and has two children; Philip died when nearly thirty years of age; Lizzie married Ludwig Fickenssher, a farmer snd school teacher of this county, and has one child; and George is s young msn at home, a practical farmer, who manages his mother's farm. The old homestead is still undivided, and Mrs. Kuntsman, aided by her son George, has added 137 acres to the farm. Mr. Kuntsman, before he died had built a commodious and substantial brick residence, a good array of buildings, barns, windmill, etc. This family is one well known and of sterling worth.

JOHN W. ZIGLES is the manager of the Studebaker Bros. Repository, st 212 South Michigan street, South Bend, Ind., and his business experience and ability thoroughly qualify him for this responsible position. His birth occurred in Bote- tourt county, Va., June 27, 1831, his parents being Michael and Elizabeth (Snyder) Zigler, who were Virginia pioneers, the father being a farmer by occupation and a tanner by trade. He took up his residence within the borders of St. Joseph county, Ind., in 1833, and purchased a tract of land slightly improved in Portage county, on which a little log cabin had been erected, but very few other improvements made. At that time there were no roads to speak of, except a few Indian trsils, and on his farm wss an Indian burying ground. He and his wife both died on the 28th of March, 1848, there being but a difference of six hours in their deaths. Five of the ten children born to them are living: James, Mary J., Lewis, John W. and George P .; Samuel, Sarah, Charles, William and an infant are decessed. The subject of this sketch was about two years of age when brought to this county, and here, amid the scenes of pioneer life, he was resred. He was seventeen years of age when his parents died but he remained on the home farm until he was twenty, up to which time he sttended the common school near his rural home during the winter months. Owing to the poor facilities and the incompetency of teachers, he did not become as proficient as was desirable. He became well versed in the minutiæ of farming and swung the grubbing hoe and ax with vigor in his endeavors to clear the home farm. After starting out for himself he was engaged in the manufacture of brick for two

summers. In 1852 he became a clerk in the dry goods house of Reynolds & Co., of South Bend, but in 1855 entered the employ of Brownfield & Co., with which firm he remained two years. He then returned to the farm, having married in the mean- time, but remained in the rural districts only a short time. He returned to South

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Bend for the purpose of settling up the Reynolds estste and after this was satis- factorily adjusted, he, in 1860, moved to Rome Prairie in La Porte county, Ind., where he remained until 1882. Since that time he has been in charge of the car- riage repository of Studebaker Bros., of South Bend, for the successful incumbency of which position he seems to be naturally fitted. While living in La Porte county he was the trustee of six schools for over eighteen years. He was State elector of the Grange movement, was master of the same organization, was president of the La Porte Agricultural Society for four years, and was nominated for treasurer of that county but respectfully declined the race. He is a Republican, and socially is a member of that meritorious order, the A. F. & A. M. In 1857 he was married to Mrs. Mary A. Reynolds, a daughter of Benjamin Falsom, and to them the follow- ing children have been given: Carrie, Minnie, Charles, Benjamin (deceased) and Ada.

ELIJAH W. HALFORD, ex-President Harrison's private secretary, although a for- eigner by birth, is an American in the fullest sense of the word. He was born in Not- tingham, England, in the month of September, 1842, and when seven years old was brought to the United States, where he received his education and which has ever since been his home. When yet a yonth he learned the printer's trade st Ham- ilton, Ohio, and coming to Indianapolis the winter of 1861-2 found employment on the Journal, of that city, remaining with it in various capacities for ten years. At the time of the establishment of the Chicago Inter Ocean, he was tendered the position of managing editor, and accepting, he occupied the place two years, during which time he obtained an extended reputation as an able journalist and brought to the paper its renown as the greatest Republican newspaper of the great Northwest. Upon his resignation as chief of the Inter Ocean he returned to Indianapolis, and for a number of years was managing editor of the Journal. Accepting President Harrison's appointment as private secretary, Mr. Halford occupied that position until near the close of the administration, when he was appointed paymaster in the United States army, with the rank of major. In his intercourse with the great men of all parties, he has won universal respect. When twenty-six years old he married Miss Fannie Armstrong, by whom he is the father of one daughter. ~

ISAIAH RUMMEL. No matter how disagresable the outlook in life, or how little encouragement is received, there are some who will succeed in whatever they under- take, while others, placed in the same position, will give up in despair. Among those who have won universal respect by push and energy, and who are classed among the first in whatever they undertake, is the above mentioned gentleman. Notwithstanding many reverses and discouragements, Mr. Rummel has ever come boldly to the front, and, with the perseverance and progressive spirit of the native Ohioan, surmounted all difficulties. He is an early pioneer of Elkhart county, set- tling on Section 17, Union township, in the spring of 1866, and first bought eighty acres, all in the woods. He subsequently added to this twenty acres of timber, and his farm of one hundred acres is now one of the finest tracts of land in the town- ship, or, in fact, in the whole county. The improvements are very good indeed. Mr. Rummel was born in Mahoning county, Palland township, Ohio, April 4, 1838, and was the eldest of a family of five children born to Jacob and Hannah (Whiten- barger) Rummel. Jacob Rummel was also born in Mahoning county, Ohio, and was one of eight children born to the marriage of Peter Rummel, five sons and three daughters: Henry, George, John, Peter, Jacob, Margaret, Christina and Susanna. The grandfather, Peter Rummel, was a native of Germany, and after coming to this country, settled in Mahoning county, where he passed the remainder of his days. One of his sons, Henry, was a soldier in the War of 1812, and all his children are deceased. They had all grown to mature years, resred families, and all the sons were Democrats except Jacob, who also affiliated with that party for some time. Later he became a Whig and finally a Republican. Jacob was born about 1814, and after reaching mature years followed agricultural pursuits in his native county.

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He was married there to Miss Whitenbarger, also a native of Mahoning county, who was the eldest of three children born to Jacob and Hannah (Rose) Whitenbarger. The Whitenbarger family is of German and the Rose family of English descent. Both families settled in Ohio at an early date. Jacob and wife became the parents of four children: Hannah, who became Mrs. Rummel; Joseph, Eliza and Jacob who died young. After residing in his native county for some time Mr. and Mrs. Rummel, with their family, moved to Lawrence county, Penn., but subsequently bonght the old home place of Mrs. Rummel's parents and returned to Ohio. Two of the children were born in Pennsylvania. Mr. Rummel learned the blacksmith trade when a boy, but followed farming at which he became wealthy. He was always deeply interested in political matters and was also interested in religious matters, being a member of the New School Lutheran Church, class leader and an active man in the Sunday-school. He was a popular man in his community, gen. erous to a fault, and ever ready to assist the sick and afflicted. No better man had his home in the county. He was superintendent and school director in the township in which he lived; was of a jovial, genial disposition, and enjoyed good company. His wife is a member of the same church and an excellent woman. Like her bus- band she was ever ready to assist the sick and unfortunate, and suffering humanity ever found in her a true friend. She reared her five children to mature years and ber excellent advice and counsel will ever linger in their minds. The children were named as follows: Isaiah, the eldest; Joseph, born in Ohio, April 16, 1840, enlisted in 1861, in Company C, One Hundred and Fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer In- fantry, and was killed in the Atlanta campaign by an exploding shell (he was buried sixteen miles south of Atlanta, Ga .; he had been a brave soldier and was in many battles; the same ehell that killed him ended the lives of two of his com- rades; he was a single man); Eliza married William Rife who was a soldier in the Confederate army, being pressed into service, and they now live on a farm in Ohio; John resides with his mother and carries on the home place (he married Miss Susan Sittler and they have one child, Chauncy); Obediah married Samantha Yarian, a daughter of Adam Yarian, and has four children: Francis, Daisy, Edith and Adam (he and wife now reside in Mahoning county, Ohio). The mother of these children resides on the old farm, is seventy-five years of age, and although the snows of many winters have passed over her head, she is still in the enjoyment of good health. Isaiah Rummel, the original of this notice, was reared and educated in Mahoning county, Ohio, and although his educational advantages were not of the best, be improved every opportunity and acquired most of his learning by earnest study at home. He worked on his father's farm and followed the usual life of a farmer's boy until a young man. In 1864 he enlisted in the army, was in service four months, and was at Point Lookout. He has never recovered from the effects of the exposure be underwent while in the service. He received his discharge at Camp Denison and returned to Van Wert county, Ohio, where he had located before en- listing. After his brother's death he returned to Mahoning county, and later worked at the carpenter's trade. Returning to Van Wert county he remained there until 1866, when he came to Indiana and located on the farm where he now lives. September 16, 1869, be led to the altar Miss Mariah Strycker, daughter of Christian Strycker, and a native of Elkhart county, Union township, Ind., born February 16, 1845. She was well educated and is an intelligent and accomplished lady, and lives a pious life, always ready to aid the poor and the sick. Mr. Rummel bas seventy-five of his one hundred acres of land cleared and is wide awake and thor- oughgoing. Seven living children have been born to his marriage and are named as follows: Elmer J., born July 9, 1870, is a carpenter by trade and in politics a Republican (he is an upright, honorable young man and makes his home with his father); John C., born June 14, 1872, is at home assisting on the farm; Martha A., born June 11, 1874, is also at home; George L., born January 23, 1877; Emery E., born August 14, 1879; Sarah E., born November 10, 1882; Hannah A.,

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Pictorial and biographical memoirs of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties, Indiana, together with biographies of many prominent men of northern Indiana and of the whole state, both living and dead, Part 51

Author: Publication date: 1893 Publisher: Chicago, Goodspeed Brothers Number of Pages: 786

Author:
Publication date: 1893
Publisher: Chicago, Goodspeed Brothers
Number of Pages: 786