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OLIVER, J .; farmer ; 2 m w Whitesville. Born in N. C. 1833 ; settled in M. C. 1860.
Pursel, J .; Justice of the Peace ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1803 ; settled in M. C. 1825. Rep. Methodist.
Pearson, G. W .; tailor; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1810; settled in M. C. 1830. Rep. M. Baptist.
PORTER, G. R .; carpenter and builder; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1824; settled in M. C. 1827. Dem. Universalist.
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Posey, W. H .; dining hall; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1837 ; settled in M. C. 1862.
PREWITT, J. H .; Prewitt House ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1817; settled in M. C. 1842. Rep. Christian.
Price, J. J .; Deputy Recorder; Crawfordsville. Born in Ire- land 1852; settled in M. C. 1871. Dem. Catholic.
Patterson, W. B .; lawyer; Crawfordsville. Born in Ireland 1830; settled in M. C. 1866. Rep.
Purvance, Dr. S. W .; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1823; set- tled in M. C. 1862.
Prine, J .; farmer ; 114 m ne Whitesville. Born in M. C. 1834.
Payn, G. W .; farmer and stock trader ; 32 m w Crawfordsville. Born in Me. 1813; settled in M. C. 1854. Dem. Christ.
PORTER, J. N .; saloon keeper; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem.
Paxton, S .; brick mason; 6 m n e Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1803 ; settled in M. C. 1832. Rep. Methodist.
Paxton, T. M .; farmer ; 6 m n e Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1839. Rep. Methodist,
Paxton, A .; farmer ; 6 m n e Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1812; settled in M. C. 1834. Rep. Methodist.
Peirce, R .; law office ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind .; settled in M. C. 1867. Rep. Presbyterian.
Perry, H. M .; student; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio; settled in M. C. 1852. Rep. Congregationalist.
Ramsey, P .; blacksmith; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1816; settled in M. C. 1871. M. Baptist.
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ROBINSON, J. R .; UNION TOWNSHIP SCHOOL TRUSTEE; Craw- fordsville. Born in N. J. 1807; settled in M. C. 1842. Rep. Methodist.
RICE, M .; brick mason; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1822; settled in M. C. 1851. Dem. Christian.
RICE & VANCE ; BRICK MASONS; Crawfordsville.
Robertson, W. & Co .; coffin makers ; Crawfordsville.
ROYALTY, A. J .; nursery ; dealer in fruit trees, ornamental shrubbery, roses and flower plants generally, and hedge and green house plants; I m w Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1836. Rep. Independent.
Rush, V. J .; carpenter ; New Market. Born in M. C. 1838. Indpt. Methodist.
Rice, J. H .; blacksmith ; Whitesville. Born in M. C. 1857.
Rowe, E. G .; saloon; Crawfordsville. Born in N. Y. 1837; settled in M. C. 1861. Dem. Protestant.
RAMSEY, J. W .; Justice of the Peace ; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1839. Rep. Protestant.
ROBINSON, L. R .; plasterer; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1830; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem. Protestant.
ROBINSON & VORIS; plasterers ; Crawfordsville.
RICHEY, ABRAM; BARBER AND HAIR DRESSER ; Crawfords- ville. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in M. C. 1857.
Ridge, D. T .; artist ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1824 ; set- tled in M. C. 1847. Rep. Protestant.
REICHARD, J. W .; grocery store; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1872. Rep. Protestant.
Robb, J. B .; agricultural implements ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1829; settled in M. C. 1855. Rep.
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Ramsay, R. M .; stove store; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1804; settled in M. C. 1826. Presbyterian.
Richardson, Z. B. & Son; Richardson House ; Crawfordsville.
Richardson, M. J .; hotel; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1852; settled in M. C. 1868.
Rutledge, C. A .; lightning rods; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind .; settled in M. C. 1850.
Rutledge, G. D .; lightning rods ; Crawfordsville.
RUTLEDGE & SON; dealers in lightning rods; Crawfords- ville.
Robertson & Co .; manufacturers of burial cases ; Crawfordsville.
RECKARD, F. B .; foreman of L. C. & S. W. R. R. repair shops ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1841 ; settled in M. C. 1870.
RAYMOND, S .; lumber merchant; Crawfordsville. Born in Canada 1849; settled in M. C. 1872. .
RISTINE, T. H .; attorney at law; Crawfordsville. £ Born in M. C. 1845. Rep. Presbyterian.
RISTINE, H. H .; attorney at law; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1847.
RISTINE, B. T .; attorney at law; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1807 ; settled in M. C. 1823.
Ramey, W. P .; grocery; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1814; settled in M. C. 1822. Rep. Methodist.
Richmond, M. B .; harness maker; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem.
Ramsey, A. F .; grocery store; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1842; settled in M. C. 1866.
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RUSH, SUSANNAH; farmer ; 9 m s w Crawfordsville. . Born in 1817 ; settled in M. C. 1841.
Rice, W. A .; farmer; I m n e North Union. Born in Ky. 1838; settled in M. C. 1851. Indpt.
Roudabush, David; cooper; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 18II; settled in M. C. 1854. Rep.
Rutledge, W. T .; farmer; 114 m e Crawfordsville. Born in Mo. 1845 ; settled in M. C. 1848. Dem. Presbyterian.
Reynolds, Harris ; farmer; 11/2 m n Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1822; settled in M. C. 1867. Dem.
Ray, D. M .; farmer; Crawfordsville. Age 24 years. Dem. Granger.
Ray, C. C .; farmer ; Crawfordsville. Age 32 years. Dem.
SNYDER, MARY ; farmer ; 2 m s w Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1826; settled in M. C. 1863. Methodist.
Song, S. T .; farmer ; 4 m n e Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1828; settled in M. C. 1830.
Smith, A. W .; farmer ; 12 m n e Whitesville. Born in M. C. 1842. Dem. Christian.
· Sutherlin, J. F .; physician ; Whitesville. Born in Tenn. 1821; settled in M. C. 1849. Dem. Christian.
SPENCER, ROBERT S .; carpenter; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1851 ; settled in M. C. 1858. Rep. Methodist.
Stonecypher, W. H .; farmer ; 3 m n Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1838. Rep. Methodist.
Snyder, B .; farmer ; 3 m n w Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 18II; settled in M. C. 1869. Dem.
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Simpson, J .; tanner; Crawfordsville. Born in Pa. 1801; settled in M. C. 1839. Rep.
STEWART, C .; tailoress; Crawfordsville.
Stubbins, J. M .; groceries; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1848.
Scott, W. W .; sewing machine agent; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1845.
SMITH, J., L. D. D .; Presiding Elder M. E. Church; Craw- fordsville. Born in Va. 18II. Temperance. Rep.
STILWELL, MARY J .; dress maker ; Crawfordsville.
SOMERVILLE, J. A .; baker; Crawfordsville. Born in Ill. 1842; settled in M. C. 1849.
Simpson, W .; clerk; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1842. Rep.
Shultz, J .; segar store; Crawfordsville. Born in Holland 1843; settled in M. C. 1862.
SNYDER, E .; lawyer; Crawfordsville. Born in Md. 1843; settled in M. C. 1870. Rep.
SMITH, M. B .; firm of Blair, Lyle & Smith; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1838; settled in M. C. 1866.
SNYDER, FRANK, Sen .; firm of J. C. Snyder, lumber dealers; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1852; settled in M. C. 1873.
SNYDER, J. C .; firm of Snyder, Sen. & Co .; lumber dealers ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1827; settled in M. C. 1873.
STRAIGHT, E. W .; planing mill ; Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1840; settled in M. C. 1868.
Schooler, W. H ; horse trader; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1814; settled in M. C. 1830.
Smith, D. D .; painter and farmer ; Crawfordsville. £ Born in Ohio 1822; settled in M. C. 1832. Indpt. Presbyterian
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Sergent, L. L .; agent L., N. A. & C. R. R.
Shean, J. F .; firm of Fry & Shean; Crawfordsville. Born in Ireland 1841 ; settled in M. C. 1865.
Southard, A. W .; produce merchant; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1847; settled in M. C. 1871.
Smith, R. C .; druggist; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1851; settled in M. C. 1874. Christian.
SMITH, NANCY ; hair dresser ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. Methodist.
SPERRY, HENRY; milling ; Crawfordsville. Born in N. Y. 1806; settled in M. C. 1845. Rep. Liberal.
Sappenfield, C. W .; pump factory; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1839; settled in M. C. 1865. Lutheran.
SURFACE, T .; farmer ; 3 m s Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1828. Rep. United Brethren.
Smith, R. A .; farmer ; I m n North Union. Born in Ky. 1840; settled in M. C. 1860.
Shular, A. J .; farmer ; 114 m e New Market. Born in M. C. 1834. Rep. Methodist.
Stout, T .; farmer ; 6 m s e Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1831; settled in M. C. 1858. Rep. Methodist.
SMILEY, ANDREW; farmer ; 32 m s Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1841 ; settled in M. C. 1863. Presbyterian.
Stilwell, J .; farmer ; 32 m w New Market. Born in Ky. 1797; settled in M. C. about 1820. Rep. Baptist.
STUMP, WM .; farmer; 8 m s w Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1840.
Surface, G .; 12 m n e North Union. Born in Ohio 1805 ; set- tled in M. C. 1827. Rep. United Brethren.
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Smith, Perry ; cooper ; 2} m e Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1815 ; settled in M. C. 1843. Dem. O. S. Baptist.
Sperry, F. L .; miller ; Crawfordsville. Born in N. Y. 1844; settled in M. C. 1845. Rep.
Spillman, W. J .; carpenter ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1832; settled in M. C. 1850. Rep.
SMITH, CHAS. B .; attorney at law; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1832; settled in M. C. 1874. Dem. Catholic.
Shotts, J .; farmer ; 8 m n e Crawfordsville. Born in Pa. 1805; settled in M. C. 1829. Dem. Catholic.
Shotts, M. R .; farmer ; 8 m n e Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1848; settled in M. C. 1849. Dem.
Smith, R. O. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in M. C. 1859. Dem. Baptist.
Smith, N. G .; farmer ; 52 m n Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem. Universalist.
Stout, R. L .; carpenter ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1826; settled in M. C. 1868.
Song, S. T .; farmer; 4 m n e Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1828; settled in M. C. 1830.
Smith, J .; farmer ; 134 m w Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1821.
Stilwell, S. A .; machinist; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1839. Rep.
SPILMAN, W .; farmer ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1803 ; settled in M. C. 1850. Rep. Presbyterian.
Shular, L. H .; blacksmith; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1831; settled in M. C. 1838. Rep. United Brethren.
Sidener, D. C .; farmer ; 3 m s Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1831; settled in M. C. 1837. Dem. Protest.
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Scott, J. B .; farmer ; 3 m s Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1817 ; settled in M. C. 1834. Rep.
Slatterly, P .; farmer; I m n Crawfordsville. Born in N. Y. 1852. Dem. Catholic.
Slatterly, T .; farmer ; I m n Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1824; settled in M. C. 1868. Dem. Catholic.
Slatterly, W .; farmer; I m n Crawfordsville. Born in the year 1855. Dem Catholic.
STIVERS, W. L .; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1845. Rep.
SPRINGGATE, H. W .; student; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1856. Rep. Methodist.
SPRINGGATE, W. H .; retired; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1827 ; settled in M. C. 1836. Rep. Methodist.
TROUTMAN, J. M .; miller, and dealer in grain, flour, feed, &c .; Crawfordsville. Born in Md. 1831; settled in M. C. 1844. Rep. Methodist.
Taylor, H. W .; physician; Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1841 ; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem.
Totten, E .; dentist; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1832; set- tled in M. C. 1859. Rep. Methodist.
THOMSON, ALEXANDER; lawyer; firm of Thomson & Ristine ; Crawfordsville.
TALBOT, J. T .; firm of McCAIN & TALBOT. Born in Hendricks county in 1845 ; came to Crawfordsville in Sept. 1865 ; en- tered Journal Office in fall of 1868. Rep. Presbyterian.
Thompson, D. P .; tile maker ; 3 m s e Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1845. Dem.
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TINSLEY, H. R .; hardware; firm of Tinsley & Campbell ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1842; settled in M. C. 1866. Presbyterian.
THOMPSON, W. H .; attorney at law; Crawfordsville. Born in Mo. 1848; settled in M. C. 1873. Dem.
THOMPSON, J. N .; attorney at law ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1840; settled in M. C. 1868 .. Dem.
THOMPSON & THOMPSON; attorneys at law; Crawfordsville.
TRIBBY, J. T .; grocery store; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1844; settled in M. C. 1860. Dem. Methodist.
TRIBBY & REICHARD; dealers in all kinds of groceries ; Crawfordsville.
Thomas, C. L .; lawyer; Crawfordsville. Born in Pa. 1832 ; set- tled in M. C. 1862. Rep. Christian.
Tilley, L .; farmer ; 334 m s e Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1812; settled in M. C. 1830. Dem. Methodist.
Talbot, H .; farmer ; I m w Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1842. Rep. .
Thornberry, J .; farmer ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1826; settled in M. C. 1866. Rep. Christian.
Taylor, Wm .; farmer ; 1} m e Lane. Born in Ohio 1831; set- tled in M. C. 1852. Dem.
Thomson, David; general assortment of merchandise ; firm of Thomson & White; Whitesville. Born in Ohio 1809; set- tled in M. C. 1846. Dem. M. Baptist.
Tolbert, J. C .; dairyman; I m w Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1836; settled in M. C. 1873. Rep. Presbyterian.
Thomas, J .; painter; Crawfordsville. Born in N. Y. 1849 ; settled in M. C. 1873. Dem.
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Tomlinson, W .; farmer; 2 m n Crawfordsville. ,Born in Ohio; settled in 1851. Rep. Methodist.
Vansant, J. C .; butcher ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1834; settled in M. C. 1848.
VANSANDT, J. N .; grocery ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1828; settled in M. C. 1873. Rep. Presbyterian.
Vanslyke, W. H .; shoe shop; Crawfordsville. Born in C. W. 1828 ; settled in M. C. 1849. Rep.
VANSICKLE, I. N .; watch and jewelry establishment; Craw- fordsville. Born in Ohio. 1842; settled in M. C. 1864. Rep. Protestant.
Vanarsdall, George; constable ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1808; settled in M. C. 1853. Methodist.
Vance, I. M .; Co. Clerk ; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1832.
VANCE, J. L .; brick mason; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1841.
Vanarsdall, W .; plasterer ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1824. Rep. Protestant.
VORIS, GEO. W .; plasterer; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1828; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem. Protestant.
Vanscoyoc, J .; farmer ; 2 m n Whitesville. Born in Pa. 1803; settled in M. C. 1831.
Vanscoyoc, S. M .; farmer ; 5 m s e Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1839; settled in M. C 1841. Rep. Protestant.
Vanscoyoc, J. A .; farmer ; 1} ms w Mace. Born in M. C. 1854.
Vanscoyoc, I. N .; farmer ; 22 m s w Mace. Born in M. C. 1847. Dem. Protestant.
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VANSCOYOC, GODFREY ; farmer ; 1} m s w Mace. Born in Ohio 1806; settled in M. C. 1841.
Vanhook, F. P .; farmer ; I m w Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1852.
Vanscoyoc, J .; farmer ; 134 m w Whitesville. Born in Ohio 1819; settled in M. C. 1836. A
Vermillion, W .; farmer ; 2 m w Whitesville. Born in Ind. 1819; settled in M. C. 1873. Rep. Presbyterian.
Vanarsdel, W .; farmer; 512 m s e Crawfordsville Born in Ind. 1821; settled in M. C. 1836. Presbyterian.
Voris, John; farmer; I} m w Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in M. C. 1870. Dem. Baptist.
Vail, S .; drayman ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1824; settled in M. C. 1834. Republican.
Vole, Albert; farmer; 5 m n Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1849. Rep. Christian. New Light.
Willis, A. D .; artist; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1838. Spiritualist.
WRIGHT, C. W .; GENERAL INSURANCE AGENT AND LOAN BRO- KER; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1844; settled in M. C. 1871.
White, M. D .; lawyer; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1827; settled in M. C. 1852.
Woodson, B. F .; repair shops; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1853 ; settled in M. C. 1872.
Williams, Z .; whitewasher ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1842; settled in M. C. 1865. Methodist.
Wiseman, J. P .; carpenter ; Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1815; settled in M. C. 1870. Rep. Methodist.
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Weliver, H. S .; butcher; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1843. Dem.
WILHITE MARY H .; physician; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1831. Radical. Christian.
WILSON, L .; druggist; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1842. Dem.
Watson, J. H .; Auditor ; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1836. Dem.
WATTS, W .; drayman; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1823; settled in M. C. 1856.
Wasson, H .; merchant ; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1839. Wasson & Myers; dry goods; Crawfordsville.
WADE, I. F .; marble business; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 18II; settled in M. C. 1831. Rep. M. Baptist.
Wade, H. H .; marble business; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1837 ; settled in M. C. 1837. Rep. Methodist.
WILSON, HOWARD; grocery; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1852. Rep.
Wilson & Somerville; baker and grocer; Crawfordsville.
Watson, Wm. P .; harness shop; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1804; settled in M. C. 1836. Dem.
WATSON, ONEALL; harness, &c .; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem.
WATSON, W. P. & SON; harness and leather findings ; Crawfordsville.
WILHITE, WARNER; Deputy Sheriff; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1848. Rep.
WILSON & ALLEN; wholesale and retail dealers in staple and fancy groceries ; Crawfordsville.
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WILSON, JAMES; grocery store; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1827. Rep. Methodist.
Warner, I. W .; brick mason and contractor ; Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1829; settled in M. C. 1838. Rep. Christ.
WOODARD, A. L .; conductor I., B. & W. R. R .; Crawfords- ville. Born in Ind. 1846; settled in M. C. 1874.
White, J. H .; carpenter; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1818 ; settled in M. C. 1871.
Webster, W. H .; assistant agent L., N. A. & C. R. R .; Craw- fordsville. Born in Ohio 1846; settled in M. C. 1856. Rep. Protestant.
Ward, O .; farmer ; 42 m s e Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1843; settled in M. C. 1855. Rep.
Wilkinson, O. M .; farmer ; 4₺ m s e Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1852.
WEEKS, M .; farmer ; 13 m n e Whitesville. Born in N. J. 1833 ; settled in M. C. 1838. Indpt. Universalist.
Wilhite, W .; farmer; 11/2 m s Crawfordsville. Born in Va. 1800; settled in M. C. 1822.
Wilson, Harman ; bar tender; Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem.
WISEHART, WILLIAM; farmer; 3 m e Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1840. Dem. Granger.
Wisner, B .; farmer ; 4 m e Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio ISI0; settled in M. C. 1835. Dem. O. S. Baptist.
Wiseman, L. B .; carpenter; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1869. Rep. Methodist.
Welty, John; carpenter; Crawfordsville. Born in Pa. 1814; settled in M. C. 1854. Dem.
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WATKINS, JOHN W .; farmer ; 4 m e Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1843. Protestant.
WALLACE, GEN. LEW .; attorney at law; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. April 10, 1827. Rep.
Willis, D .; farmer ; 5 m n Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1805 ; settled in M. C. 1830. Dem. Christian.
Wright, James; Crawfordsville. Born in Ind. 1839; settled in M. C. 1865.
Willcox, J. H .; farmer; 234 m w Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1849. Dem.
Welty, J .; carpenter ; I m s Crawfordsville. Born in Pa. 1814; settled in M. C. 1866. Dem.
WRAY, H. B .; farmer ; 3 m s Crawfordsville. Born in Ohio 1823; settled in M. C. 1830. Rep. Methodist.
Wray, C. R .; farmer; 2 m e New Market. Born in M. C. 1832. Dem. Indpt.
WILLHITE, J. M .; farmer and carpenter ; I m s Crawfords- ville. Born in M. C. 1832.
Wilson, A .; farmer ; 32 m s w Crawfordsville. Born in 1832; settled in M. C. 1853.
Wilkinson, J .; farmer ; I m w New Market. Born in Ohio 1810; settled in M C. 1832. Dem.
WARBINTON, J. A .; FARMER AND TRADER; 42 m s e Craw- fordsville. Born in M. C. 1836. Rep. Christian.
Williams, B .; farmer; 114 m e Whitesville. Born in N. C. 1813; settled in M. C. 1826. Dem.
Wingert, J .; farmer; 1/2 m e Whitesville. Born in Va. 1829; settled in M. C. 1867. Rep. Christian.
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White, L. H .; merchant; Whitesville. Born in Ohio 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1849.
Ward, A .; farmer ; 12 m s w Whitesville. Born in Ind. 1835; settled in M. C. 1856. Rep.
Wagner, G. W .; miller; 3 m n w Crawfordsville. Born in Md. 1829 ; settled in M. C. 1869. Rep.
Wilhite, P. F .; farmer; 11/2 m w New Market. Born in Ky. 1808; settled in M. C. 1826. Rep.
Weir, R .; farmer ; 7 m s w Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1810; settled in M. C. 1827.
Ward, Uzal; farmer ; 114 m w Mace. Born in Ohio 1801; set- tled in M. C. 1833. Rep. Presbyterian.
Warren, G. W .; farmer ; 3 m e Crawfordsville. Born in M. C. 1841. Dem. Methodist.
Weidman, Thomas ; farmer ; 2 m e Crawfordsville. Born in Pa. 1831; settled in M. C. 1862. Rep.
Warren, C .; farmer; 3 m s e Crawfordsville. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in M. C. 1823. Dem. Methodist.
Zeller, M .; restaurant; Crawfordsville. Born in Bavaria 1829; settled in M. C. 1858.
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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP.
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, in Montgomery county, is located on the east line. It is bounded on the south by Walnut township, on the north by Sugar Creek and on the west by Union. It contains 36 square miles, and embraces some of the best of lands. Some parts of the township are very level, the soil being deep and rich. Most of the land, however, is gently undulating, and remarkably well adapted to grain and stock raising. There are some fine creek bottoms, though small, which produce abundantly.
Sugar Creek runs through the northwest corner of the town- ship, cutting off about 1200 acres of land. On the southeast side of this creek the handsome little village of Darlington is located. It is, to all appearances, a live town. The L., C. & S. W. R. R. runs through this village, 8 miles from Crawfords- ville. Franklin was at one time a very heavily timbered town- ship, and must have been well stocked with wild game, and was doubtless a part of the best hunting grounds for the red man ; but the woodman's ax, with the aid of time, has made great changes along the then wilds of Sugar Creek. Great for- est trees have been felled to the ground one by one, until beau- tiful and well cultivated farms have come out of the wilderness as comes out the gay colored butterfly from the ugly worm.
Franklin township is well improved, and is truly a land of plenty. Shannondale, a small village containing a few business houses and a post office, is located near the southeast corner of the township on one of the forks of Sugar Creek. The vote of
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the township is about 430. The public improvements are of a fair character, although some of the thoroughfares become al- most impassible during wet seasons. The school houses are in good repair, and are valued at about $4300. Among the first settlers of the township were John Elmore, - McCafferty, H. Wisehart, W. Nicholson, J. Scott, E. Kenworthy and the Cox Brothers.
SECRET ORGANIZATIONS.
Darlington Lodge, No. 186, F. and A. M .; membership, 32; A. Harper, W. M .; J. C. Allen, S. W .; W. A. Buchanan, J. W .; value of Lodge property, $800.
Glenn Lodge, No. 149, I. O. O. F .; Darlington; organized 1854; officers-W. H. H. Smith, N. G .; J. Marshall, V. G .; W. H. Rhorer, Sec'y; A. M. Kelsey, Treas'r; value of Lodge property, $1200.
Shannondale Lodge, No. 187, I. O. O. F .; Shannondale ; membership, 38; present officers-William Beard, N. G .; F. Calvert, V. G .; T. A. Adkins, Sec'y ; value of Lodge property, $1500.
Yankeetown Laboring Men's Club; organized February, 1874; membership, 40.
Franklin Grange; organized Oct. 2, 1873; membership, 55 ; James A. Mount, Master.
Yankeetown Grange, No. 810; organized Oct. 31, 1873; membership, 35; J. Hutchings, Master.
Hazelwood Grange; membership, 40. 1
THEOLOGICAL SOCIETIES. 1
Union Sabbath School, Darlington; I. E. Kirk, Superintend- ent ; average attendance, 40.
Presbyterian Church, Darlington; J. Hawks, pastor ; mem- bership 75; superintendent Sabbath school, C. Cunningham ; average attendance, 60; value of property, $4,300.
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M. E. Church, Darlington ; T. B. McLane, pastor; membership, 75 ; superintendent Sabbath school, W. H. H. Smith ; average attendance, 75.
Christian Church, Darlington ; J. Davis, pastor ; membership, 75 ; value of property, $1, 500.
St. James Church, (Lutheran), Darlington ; Rev. J. Wesner, pastor ; membership, 80; Sabbath school superintendent, John Booher ; number of scholars, 40; value of property, $2,700.
New Light Church; W. Wobington, pastor ; membership, 60 ; value of property, $1,500.
Center Church, (Friends) ; membership, 40; superintendent Sabbath school, W. Milner ; number of scholars, 20; value of property, $1,500.
Bethel Presbyterian Church; Rev. John Hawks, pastor ; or- ganized in the year 1831, with Rev. C. Young, pastor ; mem- bership, 50; superintendent Sabbath school, J. T. Darrough ; school organized May 1, 1867 ; number of scholars, 100; value of property, $2,000.
Philadelphia Church, (United Brethren); Rev. Mr. Cogel, pastor ; membership about 20; value of property, $500.
Center Grove Church, (Christian); organized about the year 1857; membership, 72.
Gravel Run Church, (Friends); organized about the year 1842; membership, 60; superintendent Sabbath school, J. Benford ; number of scholars, 30; value of property, $1,000.
Salem M. E. Church; Rev. J. E. Wright, pastor ; number of Sabbath school scholars, 30; value of property, $1,000.
DIRECTORY OF FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP.
Aldridge, J .; firm of Jackman & Aldridge ; Darlington. Born in Va. 1807 ; settled in M. C. 1834. Rep.
Addams, J. F .; blacksmith; Darlington. Born in M. C. 1849. Rep.
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Adkins, T. A .; merchant; Shannondale. Born in Ind. 1835 ; settled in M. C. 1861. Rep. M. Baptist.
ARMSTRONG, JOHN; blacksmith and. farmer ; 472 m s w Thorntown. Born in Ohio 1813; settled in M. C. 1849. Dem.
Armstrong, W. I .; farmer ; 472 m s w Thorntown. Born in Ohio 1847 ; settled in M. C. 1849. Dem. Granger.
Armstrong, John A .; farmer ; 4 m e Darlington. Born in Ohio 1837 ; settled in M. C. 1847. Dem.
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