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USA > Indiana > Parke County > Portrait and biographical record of Montgomery, Parke and Fountain counties, Indiana : containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens : together with biographies and portraits of all the presidents of the United States > Part 37
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Until the year 1863 Mr. Cooke devoted himself entirely to agricultural pursuits, and at that time sold out, engaging in the hardware and hotel bus- iness in Montezuma. There his wife died about the year 1873, aged sixty-three years. The father
survived until September, 1878, when he too passed away, being seventy-one years of age. He was a Democrat politically, served as Justice of the Peace, and was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Cooke is one of a family of eight children, two of whom died in childhood. William died soon after attaining his majority, James died in Missouri, Martha is the wife of Andrew Cook, Edward is deceased, and Marion completes the family.
Six children grace the union of Charles Cooke and his esteemed wife, named as follows: Sarah J., wife of John Tucker; Martha E., Mrs. Al. Tucker; Esta, wife of Charles McCamble; Cora, wife of Robert Bruin; Alice, and one who died in infancy. Those living have all been given liberal educations, they are all members of the church and thoroughly respected citizens of the community in which they have their home.
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A ZARIAH D. BROWN is one of the oldest residents of Indiana, and at one time was the owner of over a thousand acres, six hundred of which he gave to his children, reserving four hundred acres, to which he has added about two hundred acres. He is practically self-made, as he received only $80 from his father's estate, and has made everything he has by his own unassisted efforts. He has given his children $4,300 each, and has always been found liberal in aiding churches and worthy enterprises of all kinds.
Mr. Brown was born December 9, 1809, near Rolling Fork river, Nelson County, Ky., and is the son of Samuel and Tabitha (Carter) Brown. Grandfather James Brown emigrated from Ireland to the United States with his parents when a lad, settling on the Monongahela river, Pa., where the father died. He was one of the pioneers in Nel- son County, Ky., where he cleared a farm. He participated in the war for the independence of the colonists, and removed to Spencer County, Ind., in 1816, where he resided until his death in the year 1822, uged about ninety years. He was a
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successful farmer and a great hunter, and as fear- less as skillful in his pursuit of Indian depreda- tors. His wife survived him a few years and also attained the advanced age of ninety years. They reared a family of four sons and five daughters.
Our subject's father was a native of Kentucky, and during the war of 1812 hired a substitute, as he was unable to leave home. In 1815 he entered land in Spencer County, Ind., and in the spring of the following year moved upon this place, which comprised about three hundred and twenty acres. His death occurred while in the prime of man- hood in 1822. He left a widow and nine children: Lydia, who became the wife of Cilas Davis, died in Missouri; Squire died in Iowa; Daniel F. passed away in Hamilton, Ill .; Friend C. died in Parke County; Silas B. died in Spencer County; Eliza Hedley lives in Sangamon County, Ill .; Miles W., died in Kansas; Susan is the wife of Jackson Gorden; Azariah completes the family. The father was a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masous. Our subject's mother was born in Kentucky. Her father was a native of Wales and served in the War of the Revolution, his death occurring in Kentucky. Mrs. Brown, after the death of her first husband, married Christover Kiger. Her death occurred in Wabash Township, of which she had been a resident since 1824.
Azariah D. Brown was reared in the usual man- ner of farmer lads on his father's farm, having but meager educational privileges. At the age of eighteen he attended school for two winters in the old- fashioned log school-house of former days. After his father's death he made his home with his brother-in-law, Mr. Davis, until reaching his sev- enteenth year, when he started in business for him- self.
Coming to this township in 1824, he lived here for one summer, and in 1826 made a perma- nent settlement, working for $8 a month, and cleared land for the munificent sum of $6 an acre. In 1832 he entered eighty acres on Section 17, which he cleared and improved. His efforts were blessed with an abundant success, and in the course of time he found himself possessed of one thousand acres of good land.
Mr. Brown has been twice married. His first
wife was Maria Cox, who was born in Indiana November 11, 1815, and was a daughter of Abner Cox, whose wife was a Miss Detrich. He was a native of the Keystone State, a mill-wright by occupation, and erected the first grist-mill ever put up at Armiesburg. He was one of the founders of the village, which took its name from the fact of its having been originally an Indian camp and later one occupied by Gen. Harrison's army. By his first marriage Mr. Brown had a large family of children, viz .: Margaret, wife of John Hixon of Denver; Emily, widow of James Hayth of Mis- souri; Eliza, wife of G. H. Bordon; Silas, who served during the war; William and John, resi- dents of Kansas, and Martha, wife of D. Kimbell. The mother of these children died March 18, 1869, aged fifty-three years. She was a consistent mem- ber of the United Brethren Church.
In 1872 Mr. Brown wedded Mrs. Olive, widow of Michael Plaster. She was born in this town- ship February 2, 1830, being a daughter of John and Margaret (Givins) Underwood, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, respectively. The former came to this county in 1827 and bought a farm, which he improved. In 1833 he sold out and purchased one in Fountain County, where he farmed and ran a sawmill until his death, in March, 1845. He was politically a Whig, and was a mem- ber of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His widow still survives. By her first marriage she had three sons and four daughters. Two of the former served in the late war; James enlisted in the Thirty-first Indiana and died at Nashville, Tenn. The mother afterward became the wife of William Johnson.
Mrs. Brown had four children by her first mar- riage: Jane, wife of Alex Montgomery; John, deceased, leaving two children; Charles, of this state, and Mary, wife of Louis Shuemaker of Page County, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are worthy and honored citizens of this community, in which they have both dwelt for so many years past. In his political belief Mr. Brown is a stanch ally of the Republican party, which he joined on its or- ganization, prior to which he was a Whig. He was opposed to slavery and has always been a de- voted member of the United Brethren Church.
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AMES L. BROCKWAY. Among the enter. prising and progressive farmers of Wabash Township, Parke County, is Mr. Brockway, who started out in life at the lowest round of the ladder and has steadily risen as the years have gone by until he is well worthy to rank with the best citizens and business men of this region. He is held in the highest esteem in this community, where he has held a number of official positions. In 1872 he was elected to serve for one term as Justice of the Peace, and six years later was made Trustee of the township for one term. In all pub- lic affairs he is always to be found furthering pro- gressive movements, and to him in a large measure is due the prosperity of the community in which he dwells. His residence is situated on Section 13, where he has a pleasant home.
Mr. Brockway is a native of Liberty Township, where his birth occurred September 30, 1835. His parents, who were of Scotch-Irish descent, were William S. and Jane (Laverty) Brockway. The former was born in New York state in 1803, and with his brother, Edmund, came to Indiana about the year 1824, settling in Liberty Town- ship, where be entered one hundred and sixty acres of land on Mill creek. He later increased his domains and made many improvements upon the farm, where his death occurred January 22, 1847. He used his right of franchise in favor of the nominees of the Whig party.
Mrs. Brockway, who was a daughter of James and Margaret Laverty, survived him until Feb- rnary 6, 1851. She was the mother of a large family of children, all but one of whom lived to mature years. Edward, who died in Wabash Township, served for three years in Company A, Thirty-first Indiana Infantry; Margaret, deceased, was the wife of Milton Harvey; Cynthia A., wife of Sylvester Wright, resides in Pittsburg, Kans. ; James L. is our subject; Samuel L. enlisted in Company A, Thirty-first Indiana, died and was buried at Tuscumbia, Ala., in 1863; Warren en- listed in the same company for three years, and was wounded at the battle of Chickamauga, after- ward being transferred to the Invalid Corps; Lucy, Mrs. Alec Phelon, lives in Washington, and Win- field S., who served in the One Hundred and
Fifty-seventh Indiana, died at Fort Jackson, La., in July, 1865, aged only twenty years. The mother of these children was active in church work, rearing her children to be patriotic citizens and useful members of society.
James Brockway passed his boyhood and youth on his father's farm, receiving a district school education. After his mother's death he went to live with her brother, Aquila Laverty, whose sketch may be found on another page of this work. For five years he was in his employ, re- ceiving $25 a year and his clothing. On attaining his majority he started out to do battle for him- self, commencing by renting a farm. He contin- ned as a renter for twelve years, or until about 1870, when he purchased a farm of two hundred and sixty acres. Adjoining land has since been added to the original farm until the place com- prises four hundred and forty-five acres in one body. This is all paid for and well improved, and in addition to this Mr. Brockway has several thon- sands in other property. He has been careful and conservative in his investments, and his wisdom in so doing is best shown by the result he has achieved.
The first day of April, 1858, witnessed an im- portant event in Mr. Brockway's life, his marriage with Miss Sarah Tucker. She was born in Hamil- ton County, Ohio, and is the daughter of William and Mary (Mackey) Tucker. The former died at the home of Mr. Brockway Jannary 2, 1879, aged sixty-four years. He was a native of New Jersey and a farmer by occupation. His father, also an agriculinrist, was born Angust 14, 1769. His wife, Sarah, was born Angust 11, 1774, and by her marriage became the mother of four sons and a daughter. The mother of Mrs. Brockway, who was a native of Providence, R. I., was called to her final rest October 10, 1871, at her home in Kansas. She had six sons and three daughters. One of the former, William, served in the Indiana Regulars and died at Fort McHenry.
The family of James Brockway and wife com- prises four children. Mary, deceased, was the wife of Robert Baldwin; John was the third in order of birth; Morton died in infancy; Willinm S. com - pletes the family. Since 1868 Mr. and Mrs. Brock-
S. Newton Bullenwider
Harry A, Sullenwider
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way have been active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are always found foremost in all good works. The former casts his ballot in favor of the Republican nominees.
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NEWTON FULLENWIDER. Within the bounds of Montgomery County, or indeed of the entire state, no better representative of honest, upright manhood could be found than the above-named gentleman, who has been for many years identified with the work of the county, and especially that portion of it known as Brown's Valley, in which his home is located.
The Fullenwider family is of ancient Swiss origin. Peter Fullenwider and wife, the great- grandparents of our subject, were both natives of the "land of snow and ice." They made their acquaintance with this world in the same canton, growing to years of maturity as neighbors, and accepting each other as life partners in Switzer- land, the country of their birth. Peter Fullenwi- der became impressed with the possibilities that rumor brought him concerning the New World soon after his marriage, and determined to seek his fortune in the country which many of his friends and neighbors had portrayed in such glow- ing colors.
Peter Fullenwider started with his wife and child for the shores of America in a sailing vessel, and when only a few days out at sea their little one sickened and died. The early history of this worthy couple is fraught with many incidents of a somewhat distressing character, but none so pa- thetic as the consignment of the body of their firstborn to the deep at a time when their hearts were already wrung by the parting from their friends and the place of their birth. They located in Hagerstown, Md., and there reared a family of four daughters and three sons. Their boys were Peter, Henry and Jacob, all of whom, after reach- ing mature years, moved from Hagerstown to to Washington County, Pa., from which place they migrated to Shelby County, Ky. Jacob Fullen- wider, the youngest of this family, returned to Pennsylvania about the year 1794, and there mar-
ried Miss Catherine Winter, with whom he re- turned to Shelby County, Ky., where he became the father of fifteen children and soon won recog- nition as one of the substantial citizens of the county.
Peter Fullenwider's family all reached years of manhood and womanhood. They were Peter, John, Elizabeth, Annie, Eleazer, Samuel, Mary, Lucinda, Christopher, Gamaliel, Nancy, David, Henry, Catherine and Jacob. Jacob, the young- est of this family, completed his thirty-fifth year before any member of the family died. Eleazer, the fifth son, married Miss Lavinia Allen, a lady much respected for her womanly traits of charac- ter, and J. Newton Fullenwider is the son of this esteemed couple, whose family numbered eleven children, all of whom reached maturity.
The subject of this sketch first distinguished himself in life by entering the Fortieth Indiana In- fantry in the year 1863, joining the Atlanta cam- paign and taking part in the battle of Buzzard's Roost. He was placed under Gen. Sherman and took part in the battles of Big Shanty, Dal- ton, Franklin, Resaca, New Hope, Kenesaw Mount- ain and the two-days fight at Nashville. He was mustered ont October, 1865. James Fullenwider, our subject's brother, joined the army in 1862 and was killed at the battle of Spring Hill, March, 1863. Another soldier of this illustrious family was Robert Fullenwider, who enlisted in 1861 and was in active service at the Battle of Corinth, Miss., also at the battle of Murfreesboro, and was under the command of Gen. Buell when that sol- dier retreated back to Louisville. Chalmers E , the youngest brother, was also in the service.
When the subject of this sketch decided to en- list he left his wife in charge of the farm with their four small children, the youngest of whom died before our subject left Indianapolis. Though timid, Mrs. Fullenwider is at the same time cour- ageons. During the Civil War, while her husband was a soldier, she bravely maintained her family, though sickness and death entered therein with all their distresses. She willingly sacrificed every- thing that would deter her husband from going to the front in protection of the flag. Of Mr. and Mrs. Fullenwider's four living children, Robert,
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the eldest, is now on the old farm; Lavinia is the wife of Dr. Charles Lofland, of Paris, Ill; Henry C. is a farmer of this township, and James S. a graduate of the Purdue University at Lafayette, Ind. Politically our subject was an old-time Whig, and as a natural consequence has developed into a stanch Republican. He has served as Commis- sioner of Drainage for Montgomery County, and has also acted in the capacity of Justice of the Peace. He stands well in the brotherhood of Ma- sonry and is an active and earnest member of the Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Fullenwider is a remarkably intelligent business man, loyal in his friendships and courte- ous in his bearing. His career in the community where he has made his home so long is that of an exemplary citizen in every respect. He was united in marriage October, 1852, to Miss Mary A., daughter of Robert and Eliza (Roberts) Elliott, natives of Pennsylvania, both of whom are de- ceased. The family consisted of four sons and two daughters, namely: Scott, William, Davis, Charles, (deceased), Margaret and Mary. The brother of Mrs. Fullenwider, Scott, was killed in the battle of Kenesaw Mountain.
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R OBERT BALDWIN. Among the influen- tial and well-to-do farmers of Wabash Township is Mr. Baldwin, who, five years ago, became the owner of a farm compris- ing eighty acres on Section 13, for which he paid $5,000. The farm is all under good cultivation, and yields the owner an abundant income in return for the care bestowed upon it. Very early in life he began to carve out his own fortune, working as a farm hand at seventy-five cents per day, and the second year receiving $12.50 a month. The last year of his hiring ont to farmers he received $18 a month. In 1877 he rented a farm which he carried on in connection with others for a number of years, or until 1888, when, as previously stated, he became the owner of his present farm.
, Mr. Baldwin was born near Montezuma, Parke County, December 10, 1858, and is a son of John and Sarah A. (Clark) Baldwin. Grandfather
Baldwin emigrated from England in the colonial days and followed the trade of a wagon-maker. In the pioneer days, when Indiana was still a terri- tory, he came here from Ohio, dying in the village of New Harmony when at an advanced age. His wife passed away at Grayville, Ill., after having attained an advanced age. They reared a family of eight children: John, Abram, Edwin, William, Charles, Harriet, wife of Hiram Dunning; Esther, wife of Mr. Ferguson, and Fanny, Mrs. Charles Russell.
Our subject's father was born in Gibson County, and also followed the trade of a wagon-maker. About the year 1845 he removed to Montezuma, where he carried on his trade until shortly before his death in 1871, at the age of forty-five, his wife surviving about eight years, and dying in January, 1878. She was the mother of five children: Jane, Mrs. F. M. Jacks, of Custer County, Neb .; Will- iam, who died at the age of twenty-four, leaving a son Edward; Frederick, who died at the age of thirty one years; James, also a resident of Custer County, Neb., and Robert. Our subject's mother was born near Rockville, Parke County, and was a daughter of Mr. Clark, who emigrated from England to the United States. She was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Robert Baldwin was reared in Montezuma and educated in the public schools. He was only eleven years old when he left home to make his own living. On April 4, 1883, he married Miss Mary, danghter of James and Sarah (Tucker) Brockway. Three children came to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin: Chauncey B., James F. and Ora M. The devoted wife and mother was called from the bosom of her family by the death angel on December 10, 1889. She was an amiable and very lovable woman, an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. On October 23, 1892, Mr. Baldwin and Miss Maggie Freeman were united in wedlock. Mrs. Baldwin was born in Montgomery County, Ind. Mr. Bald- win is a consistent member of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, and is always found on the side of all movements tending to uplift or promote the welfare of his fellow-citizens and the community at large.
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OHN BAUGH, a leading citizen of Parke County, owns and operates a well improved farm on Section 9, Wabash Township. He is a man of strong character and principle, one who having arrived at a conclusion is not easily driven from his position. He is an example of one who has overcome very serious disadvantages in many respects. As his father died when he was only a child of five years, he was never enabled to attend school a day in his life, and when six years of age commenced working at whatever he could find to do in order to help support himself. In view of these facts, he is the more worthy of com- mendation for what he has accomplished.
Mr. Baugh was born just east of Circleville, Ohio, March 11, 1824, to George and Catherine (Butts) Baugh. His grandfather, Leonard Baugh, was born in Germany and during the war for in- dependence was in the Hessian Army which came to America to fight on the British side. While stationed at Jamestown on the James river he de- serted the British forces and joined Gen. Wash- ington's Army, being engaged in battle the day following. After the conflict was over he settled in Pennsylvania, where he engaged in farming and in 1800 removed to Ohio, where he was one of the early pioneers. He was a miller by trade and passed the remainder of his life in the Buckeye State. His wife was an English woman who came with the English Army, which she deserted at the same time as her husband. She had a family of ten children, three sons and seven daughters, the former being Jacob, Michael and George. Both parents were members of the Free-will Baptist Church.
George Baugh was born in Pennsylvania, July 4, 1790, and came to Ohio with his parents. He was a soldier in the War of 1812. October 16, 1825, he landed at Mecca, Parke County, having been twenty days in making the trip from Ohio. He entered eighty acres of land in Florida Town- ship, where he resided until his death October 25, 1855. He had cleared and improved a place of one hundred and sixty acres, and when he was cut down by the hand of death he was found at the post of duty. Politically he was a Whig, and re- ligiously was a member of the Free-will Baptist
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Church. His wife departed this life July 5, 1861, at the age of sixty-eight years, eight months and twenty days. She was born in Virginia, her father, Conrad Butts, being a native of Germany, who came to America with the Hessian Army, which he deserted at the same time as Mr. Baugb. After the war he settled in Virginia, and in 1829 came to Fort Wayne, Ind., where he died three days later. The journey was made by means of wagons. His wife was an English woman who came with the army as cook. She had four sons and two daughters, the former being Isaac, Lawrence, Jacob and John.
John Baugh is one of four children, the others being Michael, Martha, wife of Jonathan Cox, and Elizabeth, now Mrs. William Starks. He came to this state with his parents, and when a mere child began earning money, making twelve and one-half cents a day, and later receiving $8 a month. On reaching his majority he engaged in business for himself, farming and raising stock. In 1841 he purchased forty acres of land in Florida Township, for $150, twenty acres of which he cleared, then selling the place and purchasing one hundred and twenty acres of improved farm land. In 1861 he sold this farm and purchased one of one hundred and sixty acres on Section 9, which is his residence at the present time, and which he has largely im- proved and cleared.
Mr. Baugh was a strong Whig, and later became a Republican. He took a strong stand for the Union and was turned out of the Free-will Baptist Church because of his strong sentiments on the question. Since that time he has never joined a church organization. He has been twice married, his marriage with his first wife, Martha Draper, being celebrated July 4, 1861. The lady was born at Crawfordsville, Ind., and is a daughter of Jesse and Lucinda (Fisher) Draper. Mr. and Mrs. Baugh have six children: Gertrude, wife of F. M. Berry; Henry, Jesse of Mount Vernon, Ill .; Fred, Lu- cinda and Gracie, who died in childhood. The mother died November 1, 1874, and some time after Mr. Bangh wedded Martha Branson, who was born in Tennessee and is the daughter of Jeremiah and Mary Branson, who removed to this state in 1842. He was a distiller in the former state, but followed agricultural pursuits in Indiana.
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R EASON BRADFIELD, of Wabash Town- ship, is one of the leading farmers of Parke County. He has been the architect of his own fortune, having acquired his present competency and good estates through his habits of energy and industry. He was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, October 30, 1834, and is a son of William and Sarah (Robison) Brad- field. Grandfather Bradfield was a farmer in the Buckeye State. He had several children by his first marriage, our subject's father being the son of his second wife, Hannah, who had two other children, John and Ann, wife of William Now- ling.
William Bradfield was born in Ohio in 1804 and died in 1861 in Adams Township, Parke County. He was a Whig, later a Republican, and relig- iously a member of the Christian Church, in which he was an Elder. In 1853 he came to Indiana in a wagon, locating on one hundred and twenty acres, which he improved. His wife survived him until 1882, dying at the age of eighty years. She was the mother of ten children, viz .: Aaron, of Ohio; John, who died in that state; Elizabeth, Mrs. William Harrison, whose death occurred in Indiana; Joseph, who died in childhood; Reason; Edward; Hannah J., wife of T. C. Marshall; Levi; Arminta, wife of Joseph McAdams, and Thomas, who died in childhood. The mother of these children was born in Ohio and was a daughter of Thomas Rob- ison, who emigrated from Ireland, was a weaver by occupation, and whose death occurred in Ohio. Mrs. Bradfield joined the Christian Church when a girl, as she believed in the Apostolic custom of immersion, but on account of her father's opposi- tion she went away from home. Later, however, all her people became members of the same church.
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