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Wilkerson, H. H .; farmer; 2 m s e Newcastle. Born in Ohio 1835 ; settled in H. C. 1856. Protestant.
Wimmer, Wm .; farmer; 14 mn Ashland. Born in H. C. 1829. Dem. Methodist.
Wilson, W. H .; farmer ; 2} m n w New Lisbon. Born in H. C. 1846. Dem. Protestant. ·
. Wilson, J .; farmer ; 1} m n w New Lisbon. Born in Ky. 1812; settled in H. C. 1834. Dem. Protestant.
Watkins, J. J .; farmer ; 1} m s w Millville. Born in H. C. 1837. Rep. Christian.
Winings, Joseph ; I m s w Millville. Born in Pa. 1812; settled in H. C. 1854. Rep. Christian.
Winings, W .; farmer ; 114 m s w Millville. Born in Ohio 1839; settled in H. C. 1854. Rep. Christian.
Woods, A .; farmer ; 12 m s w Millville.
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WISEHART, ELI M .; farmer ; 2 m n w Millville. Born in H. C. 1846. Rep. Protestant.
WOOD, J. A .; farmer ; 1} m n w Millville. Born in H. C. 1848. Dem. Protestant.
WISEHART, ALONZO; teacher ; 1} m w Millville. Born in H. C. 1852. Protestant.
Wisehart, B. F .; merchant; Millville. Born in H. C. 1837.
Rep. Christian.
WININGS, SAMUEL; grain dealer; Millville. Born in 1837; set- tled in H. C. 1854. Rep. Protestant.
Wisehart, S. D .; grain dealer ; Millville. Born in H. C. 1839;
Dem. Protestant.
Welker, J .; farmer ; Millville. Born in H. C. 1843. Dem. Protestant.
Welker, A .; farmer; 12 m s Millville. Born in Ohio 1832; set- tled in H. C. 1834. Dem. Protestant.
Wissler, J. B .; farmer ; 6 m n w Cambridge City. Born in H.
C. 1849. Protestant.
Wissler, A. B .; farmer ; 3 m s w Hagerstown. Born in Pa. 1845 ; settled in H. C. 1846. Dem. Protestant.
Werking, J .; farmer ; 214 m w Hagerstown.
Worl, J. M; farmer ; I m s e Millville. Born in H. C. 1848. Rep. Protestant.
Worl, John ; farmer ; I m s e Millville. Born in Ind. 1816; Rep. Newlight.
Williams, E .; farmer; 114 m e Millville.
Wise, H .; farmer ; 312 m n w Hagerstown. Born in H. C. 1840. Dem. Protestant.
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WYATT, J. M .; farmer; 212 m n w Hagerstown. Born in Ind. 1830; settled in H. C. 1855. Rep. G. Baptist.
Waltz, B .; carpenter ; 4 m n w Hagerstown. Born in H. C. £
1828. Rep. Protestant.
Wisc, P .; farmer; 4 m n w Hagerstown.
Wise, D .; farmer ; 412 m n w Hagerstown. Born in Ohio 1826. Dem. G. Baptist.
Williams, J .; carpenter ; 2 m n e Millville. Born in Ohio 1835. U. Brethren.
YAUKY, JACOB; farmer; 2 m n e Ashland. Born in H. C. 1838. Dem. Lutheran.
YOUNG, D. L .; farmer ; 2 m n w Millville. Born in Ind. 1850; settled in H. C. 1861. Rep. United Brethren.
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PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP.
PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP is located in the north part of the county, and is bounded on the north by Delaware county, on the east by Stony Creek and Blue River, on the south by Liberty and Henry, and on the west by Jefferson townships, and contains forty square miles. It is watered by Blue River, Stony Creek, and their tributaries.
This township derived its name from the low, wet prairie land that is to be found in portions of the township; yet the greater part of the township is rolling upland. This was the fourth township to be settled in the county. It now has four towns or villages, viz: Hillsboro, Luray, Springport, and Mt. Summit.
The present population of the township is about 1750. The value of all taxables, both real and personal, is near one million dollars.
Some of the first settlers were Benjamin Harvey, Barclay Benbo, John Harris, Samuel Howard, Wm. Harvey, and Uriah Buella.
Township Trustee, Henry Rieman ; number of school houses, II ; value of school property, $8, 000.
CHURCHES.
Christian Church, Mt. Summit ; pastor in charge, L. L. Dale ; membership, 43; value of church property, $3,000; Sabbath School superintendent, N. F. Williams ; average attendance, 70.
Church of Christ, Little Blue River ; three miles northeast of Newcastle: evangelist, Joseph Franklin; membership, 160; value of church property, $2,000.
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Methodist Church, Luray; pastor in charge, J. H. Luse ; membership, 62; value of church property, $400; Sabbath School superintendent, W. P. Patterson ; aver. attendance, 35.
Beech Grove Union Sabbath School ; one mile west Luray ; superintendent, John Holsinger ; average attendance, 40.
R. Baptist Church, Lebanon ; two and a half miles north-east of Mt. Summit; A. A. Cole, pastor; membership, 37; value of church property, $1,000.
Springport Union Sabbath School; J. V. Veach, superintend- ent ; average attendance, 45.
SECRET ORGANIZATIONS.
Mt. Summit Grange, No. 1895 ; organized April 24th, 1874; membershp, 14; W. F. Smith, Master; Gordon Smith, Sec'y.
Springport Grange, No. 112; organized April 19th, 1873 ; membership, 63: J. M. Vance, Master; Henry Rieman, Sec'y.
Springport Lodge, No. 377, I. O. O. F. ; membership, 27 ; value of Lodge property, $550.
DIRECTORY OF PRAIRIE TOWNSHIP.
Allinder, Joseph ; cabinet maker ; Hillsboro. Born in Pa. 1816; settled in H. C. 1840. Dem. Christian.
Allinder, F. M .; cabinet maker; Hillsboro. Born in Pa. 1839; settled in H. C. 1840. Dem. Protestant.
Arnold, O. C .: farmer ; 212 m n Newcastle.
Bouslog, L .; farmer ; 14 m s w Rogersvillc. Born in Va. 1813; settled in H. C. 1834. Christian.
Brewer, T .; blacksmith ; firm of Brewer & Martin ; Hillsboro. Born in Ohio 1841 ; settled in H. C. 1866. Dem. Prot.
Burton, G .; farmer; 43 m ne Newcastle. Born in Ind. 1825 ; settled in H. C. 1851. Rep. Protestant.
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BRANNER, B. F .; druggist ; Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1851; settled in H. C. 1854. Dem. Protestant.
Brown, J .; carpenter ; Mt. Summit. Born in Ohio 1846; set- tled in H. C. 1874. Dem. Protestant.
Bouslog, J. W .; farmer; I m s w Rogersville. Born in H. C. 1844. Dem. Protestant.
Beavers, B .; farmer ; 1 12 m ne Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1827; settled in H. C. 1830. Protestant.
Benedict, H .; druggist; Springport. Born in N. Y. 1837 ; set- tled in H. C. 1856. Rep. R. Baptist.
Bazzel, S .; farmer ; 4 m s e Springport.
BARNARD, R. W .; farmer; 11/2 m s e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1846. Dem. Protestant.
Beavers, J. H .; farmer ; 1} m s e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1841. Dem. R. Baptist.
Boman, W. C .; carpenter ; Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1831. R. Baptist.
BEAVERS, J. V .; merchant ; Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1835. £ Dem. Protestant.
Canadey, Wm .; farmer ; 4 m n w Newcastle. Born in H. C. 1832. Protestant.
Cowick, 1 .; farmer ; 212 m n Newcastle. Born in Ohio 1837 ; settled in H. C. 1847. Protestant.
Cox, George ; farmer ; 11/2 m s w Mt. Summit. Born in N. J. 1822 ; settled in H. C. 1859. Protestant.
CORY, PETER S .; farmer ; 13 m n e Mt. Summit. Born in Ohio 1824; settled in H. C. 1826. Dem. Protestant.
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Cowgill, William; farmer; 134 m s e Springport. Born in Ky. 1816.
Clawson, J. S .; retired farmer ; Springport. Born in Ohio 1821 ; settled in H. C. 1821. Dem. Protestant.
Canaday, H. H .; blacksmith; Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1840. Rep. Christian.
Courtney, J .; boot and shoemaker ; Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1837. Rep. Protestant.
CANADAY, SAMUEL S .; wagon maker and justice of the peace; Mt. Summit. Born in Ind. 1815; settled in H. C. 1824. Rep. Christian.
Cray, J. H .; farmer ; 21/2 m w Rogersville. Born in N. J. 1833; settled in H. C. 1844. Granger. Universalist.
Conwell, S .; farmer; I m s Rogersville.
Dragoo, Wm .; farmer ; 21/2 m n e Luray.
Duke, J .; farmer ; 3 m s w Rogersville. Born in H. C. 1834. Rep.
Davis, T .; farmer; 3 m s Rogersville. Born in H. C. 1846. Methodist.
DOWNS, SAMUEL; farmer ; 4 m n e Newcastle. Born in N. J. 1826; settled in H. C. 1839. Rep. Protestant.
Darr, S .; saddler and harness maker; Hillsboro. Born in Pa. 1818 ; settled in H. C. 1854. Rep. Christian.
Daniel, A .; farmer ; 4 m n e Newcastle. Born in N. C. 1843; settled in H. C. 1858. Protestant.
Davis, Q .; farmer ; 3} m n e Newcastle.
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Davis, R. T .; farmer ; Mt. Summit. Born in Ind. 1833; set- tled in H. C. 1835. Rep. Protestant.
Dunbar, J. W .; carpenter ; Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1832; settled in H. C. 1863. Dem. Protestant.
Dodd, Wm. E .; farmer ; 14 m s Springport. Born in Va. 1830; settled in H. C. 1869. Dem. Protestant.
Davis, J. D .; farmer ; 4 m n w Newcastle.
Evans, T .; farmer ; 2 m e Springport. Born in Va. 1822; set- tled in H. C. 1827. Dem. Protestant.
EVANS, AARON ; farmer; 11/2 m s e Mt. Summit. Born in Ohio 1809 ; settled in H. C. 1836. Dem. R. Baptist.
Evans, J .; farmer ; } m n Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1844. Dem. Protestant.
Estabrook, L. W .; physician and surgeon; Springport. Born in N. Y. 1835 ; settled in H. C. 1869. Protestant.
Elliott, A .; farmer ; 12 m n e Springport. Born in N. C. 1847; settled in H. C. 1864. Rep. Protestant.
Evans, J .; farmer ; 34 m n e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1841. Dem. Protestant.
Elliott, J. H .; farmer ; 114 m n w Mt. Summit. Born in N. C. 1812; settled in H. C. 1866. Dem. Protestant.
Fisher, G .; farmer ; 4 m n e Newcastle. Born in Pa. 1839; settled in H. C. 1855. Dem. U. Brethren.
Fraizer, R .; farmer; 32 m n e Newcastle.
Fairbrother, Wm .; carpet weaver ; 12 m n Hillsboro.
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Fraizer, J .; farmer ; 4 m n e Newcastle. Born in Ohio 1819. Christian.
Fleming, N .; farmer ; } m n Springport.
Furnis, W. E .; farmer ; 4 m n Newcastle. Born in Ohio 1850.
Rep. Protestant.
FARMERS' UNION ASSOCIATION ; dealers in dry goods, clothing, hardware, &c .; Springport. J. V. Beavers, salesman.
Garon, D .; farmer ; 2 m n Newcastle.
Godfrey, J .; farmer ; Mt. Summit. Born in Ohio 1820 ; settled in H. C. 1840.
GRONENDYKE, T. W .; physician and surgeon ; Mt. Sum- mit. Born in Ind. 1839; settled in H. C. 1870. Rep. Protestant.
Garrett, N .; farmer ; 6} m n e Newcastle.
Garrett, W. H .; farmer ; 1} m n Springport. Born in H. C. 1 840.
Hoober, D. M .; farmer ; 4 m n e Springport.
HOLSINGER, JOHN; farmer; 2 m s McCowen. Born in Penn. 1820; settled in H. C. 1849. G. Baptist.
Hazelton, H. D .; farmer ; 21/2 m e Springport. Born in Penn. 1812; settled in H. C. 1838. Granger. Protestanc.
Harvey, A .; farmer ; 6 m n e Newcastle. Born in H. C. 1826. Rep. Christian.
Hedrick, J .; farmer ; 32 m n e Newcastle.
Harvey, Wm .; farmer ; 3 m n e Newcastle. Born in Ind. 1812. Rep. Christian ..
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Harvey, J .; farmer ; 3 m n e Newcastle. Christian.
Harvey, D .; farmer ; 3 m n e Newcastle.
Hernly, A. B .; farmer ; 31/2 m n e Newcastle. Born in Penn. 1824; settled in H. C. 1844. Rep. Protestant.
Hernley, H. B .; farmer ; 4 m n e Newcastle. Born in Pa. 1838; settled in H. C. 1844. Rep. Protestant.
Harvey, N .; farmer ; 5 m n e Newcastle. 6 Born in H. C. 1830. Rep. Protestant.
HARVEY, JOEL; farmer ; 6 m n e Newcastle. Born in H. C. 1821. Rep. Christian.
HARVEY, MATTHEW ; farmer ; 6 m n e Newcastle. Born in H. C. 1851. Rep. Protestant.
HARRIS, J. W .; blacksmith ; Mt. Summit. Born,in Va. 1846; settled in H. C. 1870. Dem. Protestant.
Houck, J. C .; head sawyer ; I m s w Rogersville. Born in H. C. 1845. Protestant.
Hernly, H .; farmer; 8 m n Newcastle. Born in Ind. 1850. Protestant.
Hawkins, J. T .; farmer ; 114 m e Springport. Born in Va. 1838. Dem. Protestant.
Hoober, J. B .: merchant ; Springport. Firm of Hoober, Hale & Co. Born in Pa. 1843. Rep. Protestant.
Hartley, G. W .; farmer ; 114 m s w Pleasant Hill. Born in H. C. 1837. German Baptist.
Hickman, C. M .; farmer; 11/2 m n Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1845. Dem. Protestant.
Hickman, J. L .; farmer ; 2 m n Mt. Summit. Rorn in Va. 1804. R. Baptist.
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Hickman, W. T .; farmer ; I m s Springport. Born in Va. 1830; settled in H. C. 183 -. Dem. Protestant.
Hale, T .; farmer ; 11/2 m s w Springport. Born in Va. 1820; settled in H. C. 1834. Christian.
Harvey, L .; farmer ; 2 m s e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1822. Rep. Christian.
Ice, F. M .; farmer ; 34 m s w Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1835. Dem. Protestant.
ICE, THOMAS F .; firm of Ice & McAfee; woolen manufac- turers ; Hillsboro. Born in W. Va. 1825; settled in H. C. 1835. Independent. Protestant.
Ice, Edmond ; farmer ; 6 m n e Newcastle.
Ice, Jackson ; farmer ; 5 m n e Newcastle.
Irven, J .; farmer ; I m s e Luray.
Ice, E. T .; firm of A. J. & E. T. Ice, lumber manufacturers and farmers. Mt. Summit.
Johnson, J .; farmer ; 1} m e Luray. Born in Va. 1811; settled in H. C. 1836. Rep. United Brethren.
Johnson, S .; farmer ; 114 m e Luray. Rep. U. Brethren.
Johnson, C. C .; boot and shoemaker; Luray. Born in Mo. 1848; settled in H. C. 1850. Rep. Protestant.
JESTER, PHILLIP; farmer ; 34 m e Springport. Born in N. C. 1853. Dem. Protestant.
JESTER, A. M .; farmer ; 3/4 m e Springport. Born in N. C. 1851. Dem. Protestant.
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JESTER, JOHN ; farmer ; ¿ m e Springport. Born in N. C. 1831 ; settled in H. C. 1857. Dem. Protestant.
Johnson, J. A .; minister R. Baptist Church ; } m s Springport.
Jones, T. B .; farmer : 114 mn w Mt. Summit. Born in Pa. 1833; settled in H. C. 1860. Protestant.
Johnson, A. N .; farmer; I m n Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1836; settled in H. C. 1846. Dem .. Protestant.
Johnson, J. F .; farmer; 2 m ne Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1831 ; settled in H. C. 1845. Dem. R. Baptist.
Koons, G. Sr .; farmer; 4 m n e Newcastle. Born in H. C. 1822. Dem. R. Baptist.
Kissel, A .; blacksmith; Springport. Born in Pa. 1842. Dem. Protestant.
Livezy, C .; farmer ; 2 m s e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1846. Protestant.
Livezy, J .; farmer ; 134 m s e Mt. Summit. Protestant.
LIVIZEY, ISAAC; farmer ; 5 m n Newcastle. Born in Pa. 1839 ; settled in H. C. 1839. Rep. German Baptist.
Livezey, T .; farmer ; 2 m e Mt. Summit, Born in Pa. 1831 ; settled in H. C. 1839. Rep. German Baptist.
Lines, E. S .; farmer ; 12 m s e Springport. Born in Ind. 1837. settled in H. C. 1853. Rep. Protestant.
Longfellow, I .; farmer; Mt. Summit. R. Baptist.
Luellen, J .; farmer ; 34 m s w Rogersville.
Laru, J .; farmer ; Mt. Summit. Born in Ind. 1827 ; settled in H. C. 1863.
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Mead, J. M .; farmer ; 1} m n Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1821 ; settled in H. C. 1850. Dem. R. Baptist.
Mellett, Wm .; retired farmer ; 3 m n e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1806; settled in H. C. 1872. Dem. R. Baptist.
Martin, E. O .; blacksmith ; firm of Brewer & Martin ; Hillsboro. Born in Penn. 1837; settled in H. C. 1855. Dem. Chris- tian.
Martin, J .; wagon maker ; Hillsboro. Born in Md. 1808 ; set- tled in H. C. 1855. Dem. Christian.
Millikan, M. R .; farmer ; 31/2 m n e Newcastle. Born in Tenn. 1827. Dem. Protestant.
Minesinger, J. Q. A .; farmer ; 5 m n e Newcastle. Born in Penn. 1838; settled in H. C. 1847. Rep. Protestant.
Messerly, G .; farmer ; 3 m s e Springport. Born in Va. 1846; settled in H. C. 1868. Dem. Protestant.
Myers, P .; farmer ; 1} m n e Springport. Born in Ohio 1827; settled in H. C. 1830. Protestant.
Mellet, J., Sr .; farmer ; } m e Springport. Born in Va. 1812; settled in H. C. 1835. Rep. R. Baptist.
Mellet, C .; I m n e Springport.
Mckinney, C .; farmer ; 14 m s Luray. Born in Va. 1852; set- tled in H. C. 1873. Methodist.
Nash, A. H .; Town Marshal ; Mt. Summit. Born in Pa. 1842. Dem. R. Baptist.
Nestleroad, J .; farmer ; 21/2 m w Rogersville. Born in Ohio 1846. Protestant.
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Nash, A .; farmer ; 212 m n e Mt. Summit. Born in Pa. 1808; settled in H. C. 1850. Protestant.
Needham, F .; farmer ; 7 m n Newcastle. Born in H. C. 1837. Protestant.
Nixon, A .; farmer; 1} m n e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1834; settled in H. C. 1855. Dem. Protestant.
Nay, A. T .; farmer ; 1} m n Mt. Summit. Born in Ind. 1840; settled in H. C. 1868. Dem. Protestant.
Ocker, J .; groceries and notions ; Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1822 ; settled in H. C. 1837. Protestant.
POWERS, REZIN H .; farmer ; 2 m n e Springport. Born in Va. 1815; settled in H. C. 1823. Rep. R. Baptist.
Powers, G. R .; farmer ; 2 m n Springport. Born in H. C. 1849. Protestant.
Peacock, E .; blacksmith; Luray. Born in Va. 1809; settled in H. C. 1845. Rep. Protestant.
Powers, J. A .; blacksmith ; Luray. Born in H. C. 1835. Rep. Protestant.
Patterson, A. B .; farmer ; 214 m e Luray. Born in Va. 1822 ; settled in H. C. 1867. Rep. Methodist.
Patterson, P. W .; farmer ; 212 m n w Rogersville. Born in Va. 1829. Rep. Methodist.
Powers, J. S .; farmer ; 3 m n w Rogersville.
Ross, W. J .; farmer ; 3 m e Luray. Born in Va. 1843; settled in H. C. 1867. Rep. Methodist.
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Robe, S. A .; farmer; Luray. Born in Va. 1828; settled in H. C. 1830. Rep. Protestant.
ROBE, T. C .; farmer ; ¿ m w Luray. Born in H. C. 1831. Rep. Protestant.
Rhoton, F .; farmer ; 21/2 m e Springport. Born in H. C. 1830. Dem. Protestant.
RIDGEWAY, D. B .; farmer ; 5 m n e Newcastle. Bọrn in H. C. 1838. Christian.
RIDGEWAY, ALLEN ; farmer ; 4} m n e Newcastle. Born in H. C. 1837. Christian.
Reed, W. M .; carpenter ; } m n Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1839. Dem. Protestant.
Rifner, T. P .; farmer; Mt. Summit. Born in Ohio 1819; set-
tled in H. C. 1845. Protestant.
REEDER, MAJ. T. B .; attorney at law ; Mt. Summit. Born in Ind. 1840: settled in H. C. 1869. Rep. Protestant.
Rifner, Wm. A .; farmer ; 14 m n w Mt. Summit. Born in Ind. settled in H. C. 1843. Rep. Protestant.
Rieman, Wm .; farmer ; 8 m n Newcastle. Born in Pa. 1828; settled in H. C. 1852. Lutheran.
Richey, J .; farmer ; 2 m n Newcastle.
Randall, C .; carpenter; Springport. Born in N. Y. 1836; set- tled in H. C. 1858. Dem. Protestant.
Reiman, H .; farmer and small fruit grower ; Springport. Born in Penn. 1833. Protestant.
REED, JESSE M .; farmer; 11/2 m e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1827 ; settled in H. C. 1827. Dem. R. Baptist.
Reed, John; retired farmer; 1} m s e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1801 ; settled in H. C. 1827. Dem. R. Baptist.
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Shiveley, J .; farmer ; I m e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1827 ; settled in H. C. 1831. Christian.
Sweet, W. K .; lumber manufacturer ; Springport.
Skinner, E .; farmer ; Springport. Born in Ind. 1844. Prot.
SKINNER, THOMAS; house carpenter ; Springport. Born in H. C. 1843. Dem. Protestant.
SKINNER, L .; carpenter and farmer ; Springport. Born in H. C. 1841. Granger. Protestant.
Swain, W. M .; druggist; Mt. Summit. Born in Tenn 1818; settled in H. C. 1834. Rep. Protestant.
SMITH, JAMES P .; brick and broom manufacturer ; Luray. Born in Va. 1846; settled in H. C. 1868. Rep. Prot.
Springer, J. J .; farmer ; 2 m e Luray. Born in Va. 1825 ; set- tled in H. C. 1865. Dem. Protestant.
Swearingen, E .; farmer : 14 m w Rogersville.
Swearingen, D .; farmer ; 14 m w Rogersville. Born in H. C.
Protestant.
Sowash, D .; farmer; 11/2 m s e Mt. Summit. Born in Pa. 1850. Prot.
Smith, G. W .; farmer ; 2 m s e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1841. Dem. Protestant.
Snider, H .; farmer and stock trader ; 14 m s Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 18II.
SHIVELY, W. T .; farmer; 1} m s e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1833. Christian.
Strong, W. H .; farmer ; 3 m n Newcastle. Born in Ohio 1836; settled in H. C. 1857. Dem. Protestant.
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Smith, W. F .; teacher ; 112 m n e Mt. Summit. 6 Born in Va. 1848; settled in H. C. 1865. Protestant.
SMITH, WM .; farmer ; 1} m n e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1804; settled in H. C. 1865. Protestant.
SMITH, GORD .; farmer; 11/2 mn e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1851 ; settled in H. C. 1865. Protestant.
Turner, W .; lumber manufacturer ; Springport.
Ulrich, M .; proprietor Luray Mills ; 12 m e Luray.
Veach, B., Sen .; farmer ; 1} m s e Springport. Born in Va. 1822; settled in H. C. 1827. Dem. Protestant.
VEACH, B. F .; farmer ; 3 m n e Mt. Summit. 6 Born in Ind. 1853; settled in H. C. 1872. Protestant.
Vance, W. H .; farmer ; 34 m n Springport. Born in Va. 1828; settled in H. C. 1831. Dem. Protestant.
VANCE, J. M .; farmer ; Springport. Born in H. C. 1842. Granger. Protestant.
VEACH, J. V .; farmer; Springport. Born in H. C. 1838. Dem. Protestant.
Veach, J .; farmer ; Springport. Born in Va. 1803 ; settled in H. C. 1831. Dem. Protestant.
Veach, T .; farmer ; 214 m n e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1797; settled in H. C. 1827. Protestant.
Veach, J .; farmer ; 3 m n e Mt. Summit. Born in Va. 1813; settled in H. C. 1831. Dem. R. Baptist.
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Williams, J. J .; farmer ; 32 m n Newcastle. Born in N. C. 1832; settled in H. C. 1853. Rep. Protestant.
Williams, J .; farmer ; 31/2 m n Newcastle. Born in N. C. 1814; settled in H. C. 1853. Rep. Methodist.
West, R .; farmer; ¿ m n e Mt. Summit. Born in H. C. 1837. Christian.
Wilhite, W .; farmer ; 114 m s Mt. Summit. Born in Md.
Williams, L .; carpenter ; 5 m n Newcastle. 6
Born in H. C. 1835. Dem.
Williams, A .; stone mason ; Mt. Summit. Born in Pa. 1819. Dem. United Brethren.
Williamson, J. S .; proprietor general store ; Mt. Summit. Born in Ind. 1852; settled in H. C. 1871. R. Baptist.
Williams, N. F .; farmer ; 1} m s Mt. Summit. Born in N. C. 1846; settled in H. C. 1853. Rep. Protestant.
Williams C. N .; carpenter ; Hillsboro. Born in Va. 1836; set- tled in H. C. 1836. Dem. Protestant.
Williams, O .; farmer ; 6 m n e Newcastle. Born in Md. 1800; settled in H. C. 1833. Dem. Protestant.
Waters, J. L .; farmer ; 3 m s w Rogersville. Born in Va. 1817; settled in H. C. 1834. Rep. Methodist.
Williams, T .; farmer ; I m n Allen's. Born in Ind. 1826. Ward, J. B .; physician and surgeon. Luray.
West, E .; wagonmaker; Luray. Born in H. C. 1827. Rep. Protestant.
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STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP.
STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP is located in the northeast corner of the county, and is bounded as follows: On the north by Dela- ware county ; on the east by Randolph county; on the south by Blue River township; and on the west by Prairie township; and contains twenty square miles.
This township derived its name from Stony Creek, the princi- pal stream that meanders through it.
The surface of this township is various, the soil generally good, while timber, gravel, stock water, and glazier stones are abundant. It has two small villages, Rogersville and Blounts- ville.
The present population of the township is one thousand. The taxable property of the township, real and personal, is near $380,000.
Some of the first settlers were John Hodgins, Andrew Blount, the founder of Blountsville, Jonathan Bedwell, and John Hawk.
Township Trustee, W. N. Hodgson; number of school houses, 6; valuation of school property, $3700.
CHURCH, LODGE AND SCHOOL STATISTICS.
M. E. Church, Blountsville ; J. W. McDaniel, pastor; Sab- bath school superintendent, Jesse Cary ; average attendance, 41; value of church property, $1, 500.
Christian Church, Blountsville; J. T. Lynn, pastor ; value of church property, $600.
German Baptist Church, two and a half miles west of Blounts- ville; value of church property, $1,000.
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STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP.
Blountsville Lodge, No. 331, F. and A. M .; membership, 35 ; value of property, $1,000.
Blountsville Lodge, No. 305, I. O. O. F .; membership, 40 value of property, $1, 500.
Stony Creek Grange, No. 146; A. R. A. Thompson, Master ; John Howard, Secretary.
Rogersville Grange, No. 499; organized Oct. 25, 1873 ; membership, 55 ; J. S. Luellen, Master ; J. L. Current, Sec'y.
DIRECTORY OF STONY CREEK TOWNSHIP.
Acker, C .; farmer ; 3 m n Rogersville. Born in Pa. 1806; set- tled in H. C. 1842. German Baptist.
Blunt, A .; farmer ; I m n e Blountsville. Born in H. C. 1839. Protestant.
Bedwell, J. W .; proprietor Central House : Blountsville. Born in H. C. 1845. Rep. Protestant.
Bainter, J .; groceryman ; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1815; settled in H. C. 1845. Rep. Protestant.
Brewington, J. D .; proprietor of Brewington House ; Blounts- ville. Born in Ohio 1826. Rep. Methodist.
Bird, Wm .; grocer and dealer in notions. Born in N. J. 1812; settled in H. C. 1871. Rep. Meth.
Bedwell, B. F .; farmer ; 14 m n Blountsville.
Bainter, S .; harness maker ; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1841 ; settled in H. C. 1850. Rep. Protestant.
BIRD, JOHN ; farmer ; 1} m s e Blountsville. Born in H. C. 1848. Rep. Protestant.
Blunt, W .; farmer; I m e Blountsville. Born in Ind. 1817 ;
Rep. Protestant.
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HENRY COUNTY.
BIRD, AARON ; farmer ; 12 m s e Blountsville. Born in N. J. 1826 ; settled in H. C. 1835. Rep. Protestant.
Bookout, R .; farmer; 2 m s e Blountsville. £ Born in Tenn. 1816; settled in H. C. 1846. Dem. Protestant.
Ball, G .; farmer; 2 m s e Blountsville.
Bowman, B .; farmer; 2} m w Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1808; settled in H. C. 1823. German Baptist.
Cechtelheimer, J .; farmer ; 2 m w Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1820; settled in H. C. 1827. German Baptist.
Bird, J. C .; farmer ; I m n w Blountsville. Born in Ind. 1848; settled in H. C. 1853. Rep. Methodist.
Burch, E .; boot and shoemaker ; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1844. Rep. Protestant.
Burch, J .; farmer ; Blountsville. Born in N. Y. 1832 ; settled in H. C. 1854. Rep. Protestant.
Burch, E .; merchant; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1834; set- tled in H. C. 1854. Rep. Christian.
Barr, J. S .; farmer; Blountsville. Born in Va. 1835 ; settled in H. C. 1856. Christian.
Bailey, J .; carpenter ; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1819; set- tled in H. C. 1846.
Barnes, A .; stone mason ; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1827 ; settled in H. C. 1844. Rep. Protestant.
Cary, E .; wagonmaker; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1833; set- tled in H. C. 1853. Rep. United Brethren.
CARY, JESSE; dry goods merchant ; Blountsville. Born in Ohio 1829; settled in H. C. 1847. Rep. Methodist.
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