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SEBASTIAN, J. C .; dealer in dry goods, hats, caps, and notions; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1828; settled in J. C. 1867. Rep. Universalist.
Stoll, Michael; carpenter; Franklin. Born in France 1829; set- tled in J. C. 1871. Dem. Catholic.
Straw, John; stone cutter; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem. Liberal.
Shafer, A .; harness maker; firm of Shafer & Davis; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1842. Rep. Presbyterian.
SALMON, P. J .; sup't gas works; Franklin. Born in Ireland 1846; settled in J. C. 1873. Dem. Catholic.
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Smiley, O. H. P .; farmer; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1820; settled in J. C. 1822. Rep. Presbyterian.
Stewart, Thomas; laborer; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1849; set- tled in J. C. 1872. Dem.
Simons, J. B .; farmer; Franklin. Born in Pa. 1838; settled in J. C. 1850. Dem. Protestant.
Spears, J. C .; stock trader; 12 m n Franklin. Born in J. C. 1831. Rep. Protestant.
Swan, Thomas; farmer; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1828; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep. Methodist.
SWINDLE, ELISHA; farmer; 313 m n Franklin. Born in 6 Tenn. 1845; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Protestant.
Shipman, J. L .; farmer; 22 m w Franklin. Born in Ind. 1848; settled in J. C. 1866. Rep. Protestant.
SLATER, M. R .; editor Franklin Herald; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in J. C. 1859. Dem. Liberal.
Sloan, J. W .; blacksmith; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1840. Rep. Presbyterian.
Slaughter, J. C .; day laborer ; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1851; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem. Protestant.
STRICKLER, J. W .; dealer in staple and fancy groceries, teas, fruits and vegetables ; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1841; set- tled in J. C. 1858. Rep. Protestant.
Sandfur, W. C .; attorney; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1839. Rep. Methodist.
Slater, W. B .; painter ; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in J. C. 1859. Dem. Protestant.
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Smith, D. M .; general house work; Franklin. Born in Pa. 1822; settled in J. C. 1859. Presbyterian.
Sherman, G. L .; laborer ; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1842; settled in J. C. 1867. Dem. Methodist.
Sexson, Allen; farmer; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1817; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Baptist.
Sandfur, J. T .; farmer; 7 m n Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1827; settled in J. C 1869. Rep. Methodist. 1
SHEPHERD, A. D .; farmer; 5 m e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1827; settled in J. C. 1860. Rep. Christian.
STEWART, JOHN; farmer; 14 m s Needham Station. Born in Pa. 1821; settled in J. C. 1839. Rep. Methodist.
Snow, F .; saddler and harness maker; Franklin. Born in Va. 1834; settled in J. C. 1849. Dem. Protestant
Smith, J. H .; dealer in boots, shoes, hats, caps, and millinery goods; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in J. C. 1867.
Spurrier, D .; cooper; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1833; settled in J. C. 1867. Rep. Methodist.
Smith, B. R .; carpenter; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1846; settled in J. C. 1871. Dem.
Traub, John; laborer; Franklin. Born in Germany 1837; set- tled in J. C. 1853. Dem. Catholic.
TERHUNE, RALPH ; cooper; Franklin. Born in Ohio 1824; settled in J. C. 1851. Dem Protestant. -
Tucker, D. C .; stave factory; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1847. Rep. Christian.
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Terhune, William; head sawyer; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1848; settled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Presbyterian.
Tapp, S. M .; teamster; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1840. Dem. Protestant.
Tuley, G. M .; constable; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1833. Rep. Methodist.
Trone, L. A .; moulder; Franklin. . Born in Pa. 1844; settled in J. C. 1874. Rep. Protestant.
TAYLOR, R. T .; cashier First National Bank; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1841. Changeable. Protestant.
TAYLOR, E. W .; ass't cashier First National Bank; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1846. Rep. Protestant.
TAGGART, W. H .; dealer in hardware, cutlery, and stoves ; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1841; settled in J. C. 1874. Rep. Protestant.
TERRILL, E. S .; grain and coal dealer; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1816; settled in J. C. 1853. Dem. Protestant.
Terhune, Andrew; painter; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1833; set- tled in J. C. 1851. Dem. Protestant.
TUNGET, JAMES; farmer ; 312 m e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1849; settled in J. C. 1871. Rep. Protestant.
Taylor, J. W .; retired farmer ; 21/2 m n Amity. Born in N. J. 1810; settled in J. C. 1823. Rep. Methodist.
Thompson, P. M .; farmer; 312 m s e Franklin. Born in Tenn. 1826; settled in J. C. 1828. Granger. Presbyterian.
TILSON, MORELL; farmer; 22 m n e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1853. Rep. Protestant.
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TILSON, JAMES; farmer and trader; 212 m n e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1831. Granger. Protestant.
TURNER, ALEX .; carriage and buggy mfr .; Franklin. Born in N. C. 1833; settled in J. C. 1853. Dem. M. Baptist.
THOMAS, CHAS. H .; barber; Franklin. Born in Ala. 1849; settled in J. C. 1870. Rep. Methodist.
Turpin, Enoch; butcher and farmer; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1824; settled in J. C. 1852. Dem. Christian.
Thompson, R. S .; blacksmith; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1836; settled in Franklin 1858. Dem. Baptist.
Tarllar, G. H .; student; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1844. Rep. Presbyterian.
TOTTEN, FREEMAN; farmer; 4} m n w Franklin. Born in N. J. 1810; settled in J. C. 1854. Dem. Protestant.
Terhune, Wm. A .; farmer; 3 m n Franklin. Born in Ky. 1826; settled in J. C. 1851. Dem. Presbyterian.
Trout, A .; farmer; 2 m n Franklin. Born in Va. 1812; settled in J. C. 1832. Rep. Methodist.
Tilson, J. T .; farmer; 4 m n e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1836. Rep. Baptist.
Tetrick, W. H .; farmer; 4 m n e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1848. Rep. Protestant.
TAGGART, ROBERT; physician and surgeon. Born in Phila- delphia, Pa. 1818; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Presby.
Terpin, James; carder; West Franklin. Born in Ky .; settled in J. C. 1863. Dem. Christian.
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Terrill, G. P .; farmer ; 12 m n Franklin. Born in Ohio 1841 ; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep. Presbyterian.
TERRILL, J. H .; farmer ; 12 m n Franklin. Born in Ohio 1847; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep. Presbyterian.
Tutt, W. H .; carpenter ; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1829; settled in J. C. 1872. Dem. Christian.
Trefflich, A .; farmer; 4 m w Franklin. Born in Germany 1849; settled in J. C. 1850. Rep. Presbyterian.
Townsend, H .; farmer ; 5 m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1836. Rep. Christian.
Terhune, F .; farmer ; 3 m s w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1852; settled in J. C. 1857. Dem. Methodist.
TERHUNE, E .; school-boy ; 2} m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1859. Dem. Protestant.
TERHUNE, MISS MATTIE; farmer's daughter ; 272 m s w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1855; settled in J. C. 1855. Tem- perance. Methodist.
Terhune, Wm .; farmer; 22 m s w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1807 ;. settled in J. C. 1855. Dem. Protestant.
Taylor, C. O .; whitewasher and cook; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1838; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Methodist.
Taylor, Wm .; whitewasher; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1838; set- tled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Methodist.
UTTER, JAMES; farmer; 4 m s e Franklin. Born in J. C .. 1831. Dem. Protestant.
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UTTER, H .; farmer; 2 m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1838. Dem. M. Baptist.
UTTER, D. J .; farmer; 3 m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1840. Dem. Protestant.
Utter, Zim; farmer; 2 m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1851. Dem. Protestant.
UTTER, S. N .; farmer; 2 m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1855. Dem. Baptist.
VANNUYS, J. D .; physician and surgeon; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1845. Rep. Presbyterian.
Voris, C. H .; dry goods clerk; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1848. Rep. Presbyterian.
VAWTER, DAVID G .; merchant and President of Gas Co .; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1824; settled in J. C. 1855.
VAWTER, JOHN T .; banker and pork packer; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1830; settled in J. C. 1851. Rep. Christian.
Vandegriff, David; farmer; 4 m s e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1830; settled in J. C. 1852. Granger. M. Baptist.
Vaught, A. J .; farmer; 5 m n e Franklin. Born in Va. 1816; settled in J. C. 1835. Rep. Methodist.
Voris, W. D .; carpenter; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1841.
Voris, G. W .; Superintendent of B. and M. Association; Frank- lin. Born in J. C. 1835. Rep. Presbyterian.
Vandegriff, E. J .; retired farmer; Franklin. Born in N. C. 1818; settled in J. C. 1859. Dem. Baptist.
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Vannis, J. H .; farmer; 32 m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in J. C. 1840. Granger. Presbyterian.
Voorhis, A. C .; retired farmer; 5 m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1809; settled in J. C. 1827. Rep. Presbyterian.
VANNIS, I. N .; farmer; 6 m n w Franklin. Born in Ind. 1831. Rep. Presbyterian.
Verbrych, Samuel; farmer; 6 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1842; settled in J. C. 1854. Dem. United Brethren.
VERBRYCH, WM .; farmer; 5 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1835; settled in J. C. 1852. Dem. Protestant.
Voris, H. P .; farmer; 4 m n w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1845.
Dem. Presbyterian.
Vanarsdoff, C .; farmer; 3 m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1832; settled in J. C. 1871. Rep. Protestant.
Vanarsdoff, E .; farmer; 3 m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1834; set- tled in J. C. 1851. Rep. Presbyterian.
VEST, ALLEN; carpenter; 12 m n Franklin. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in J. C. 1870. Rep. Methodist.
Vaught, George; farmer; 5 m n e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1852. Rep. Protestant.
Vandivier, Strother; stock dealer; 2 m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1812; settled in J. C. 1836. Dem. Christian.
Vandivier, Wm. G .; farmer; 2 m w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1850. Dem. Baptist.
Vandivier, John; farmer; 4 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1814; settled in J. C. 1826. Dem. Christian.
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Vandivier, Joseph S .; farmer; 5 m n Franklin. Born in Ky. 1821; settled in J. C. 1827. Dem. Protestant.
Vandivier, J. W .; farmer; 4 m w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1850. Dem. Christian.
Vest, A .; saw milling; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1855; settled in J. C. 1867. Rep. Protestant.
Voris, W. D .; carpenter; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1841. Rep. Presbyterian.
VORIS, A. A .; farmer ; 52 m n w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1846. Rep. Presbyterian.
Voris, Mrs. D. J .; farmer; 21/2 m s w Whiteland. Born in Ohio 1828; settled in J. C. 1838. Methodist.
Vanarsdall, J. C .; plasterer; 3 m s w Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1830; settled in J. C. 1853. Dem. Presbyterian.
Voris, I .; retired farmer; 4 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1804; settled in J. C. 1822. Rep. Presbyterian.
VORIS, JAMES W .; farmer; 4 m n w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1845. Dem. Presbyterian.
Vanarsdall, Sim .; 4 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1799; settled in J. C. 1827. Dem. Methodist.
Vanarsdall, A., Jr .; farmer; 4 m n w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1839. Rep. Presbyterian.
VANNUYS, GEO .; farmer; 312 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1828; settled in J. C. 1830. Rep. Presbyterian.
Vanarsdall, A., Sen .; retired blacksmith; 2 m n Franklin. Born in N. J. 1799; settled in J. C. 1871. Rep. Protestant.
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Van Mays, John H .; farmer; 314 m n w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in J. C. 1836. Rep. Presbyterian.
VAN MAYS, S .; farmer; 4 m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1803; settled in J. C. 1829. Rep. Presbyterian. Mr. Van Mays has lived 45 years on the same farm.
Van Mays, G. L .; farmer; 4 m w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1835. Rep. Presbyterian.
Van Mays, J. L .; farmer; 4.m w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1841. Rep. Presbyterian.
VAN MAYS, C. D .; farmer; 3₺ m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1824; settled in J. C. 1836. Rep. Presbyterian.
Vest, John; farmer and carpenter; 3 m w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1805; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Methodist.
Vest, A .; farmer; 3 m w Franklin. Born in Ind. 1845; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Methodist.
Vandivier, I. N .; farmer; 2 m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1846. Dem. Christian.
VANDIVIERE, WM. S .; farmer and trader; 32 m s w Frank- lin. Born in J. C. 1840. Granger. Dem. Protestant.
WILSON, W. V .; stock trader ; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1849 ; settled in J. C. 1874.
WEBB, WM. A .; physician and surgeon; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1821; settled in J. C. 1837. Rep. Christian.
WEBB, JOHN R .; engineer; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1839; settled in J. C. 1841. Rep. Christian.
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Webb, C. F .; dealer in boots and shoes; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1839; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. M. Baptist.
Webb, A. F .; school teacher; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1852; settled in J. C. 1873. Dem. Presbyterian.
Williams, James; farmer ; 3 m e Whiteland. Born in Tenn. 18II; settled in J. C. 1837. Rep. Christian.
Willson, Isaac; cooper; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1810; settled in J. C. 1842. Rep. M. Baptist.
Walker, M .; cooper ; Franklin. Born in Md. 1831 ; settled in J. C. 1856. Rep. Christian.
West, R. C .; brick moulder; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1840. Dem. Christian.
WHITLOCK, GEORGE C .; veterinary surgeon; Franklin. Born in Ohio 1815; settled in J. C. 1856. Rep. Methodist.
WOOD, T. B .; Postmaster; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1840; set- tled in J. C. 1865. Rep. Protestant.
WHITE, ISAAC M .; dealer in dry goods and groceries; Need- ham Station. Born in J. C. 1840. Rep. Methodist.
WHEATON, SAMUEL; farmer; 6 m e Franklin. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in J. C. 1828. Rep. Protestant.
Wheaton, Perry; farmer; 5 m s e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1849. Rep. Protestant.
Wiles, F .; blacksmith; Needham Station. Born in Mo. 1835; settled in J. C. 1839. Dem. Protestant.
Wooley, John; farmer; 1/2 m e Amity. Born in Ky. 1843; set- tled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Protestant.
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Williver, M .; farmer; 5 m n e Franklin. Born in Ohio 1830; settled in J. C. 1856. Granger. Protestant.
WEBB, J. S .; farmer; I m s Urmayville. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in J. C. 1859. Granger. M. Baptist.
Williams, Smith; farmer; 2 m n e Franklin. Born in Ohio 1832; settled in J. C. 1857. Granger. Presbyterian.
Wild, Charles; blacksmith; Urmayville. Born in France 1829; settled in J. C. 1866.
Wilson, S. A .; Deputy Recorder; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1851. Dem. Protestant.
Woollen, Edward N .; Auditor of Johnson county; Franklin.
Born in Md. 1841; settled in J. C. 1859. Dem. Indpt.
Ware, J. W .; farmer; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1848. Dem. Protestant.
Weekly, Matthew; farmer; 6 m e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1849. Dem. Protestant.
Williams, Henry; farmer; 5 m e Franklin. Born in Ind. 1841; settled in J. C. 1850. Rep. Protestant.
WALDREN, MIDLETON; farmer; 32 m s e Franklin. Born in Tenn. 1813; settled in J. C. 1832. Dem. Protestant.
- Waggoner, Wm .; farmer; 32 m s e Franklin. Born in Ind. 1832; settled in J. C. 1866. Rep. M. Baptist.
Winkler, Bathel; farmer; 3 m e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1837; settled in J. C. 1867. Rep. Christian.
Wallace, James; gardner; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1832; settled in J. C. 1858. Dem. Methodist.
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WADE, A .; farmer and carpenter; Franklin. Born in N. Y. 1832; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Protestant.
WADE, A. Z .; minister M. E. church; Franklin. Born in Ft. Covington 1836; settled in J. C. 1872.
Waldin, D, D .; farmer; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1838. Dem. Protestant.
Williams, J. D .; farmer; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1812; settled in J. C. 1850. Rep. Granger.
Waldin, F .; painter; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1847; settled in J. C. 1859. Rep. Christian.
WHITESIDES, A. T .; assessor; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1826; settled in J. C. 1835. Rep. Methodist.
Williams, J. H .; bridge builder and carpenter; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1843; settled in J. C. 1865. Dem. Protestant.
WRIGHT, WM .; farmer; 4 m n Franklin. Born in J. C. 1850. Dem. Protestant.
Walden, J. A .; carpenter; 2} m n Franklin. Born in Ky. 1830; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep. Christian.
Williams, I .; farmer; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1846; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Protestant.
WHITESIDES, JOHN; farmer; 3 m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1816; settled in J. C. 1835. Dem. M. Baptist.
Whitesides, J. C .; farmer; 3 m n Franklin. Born in Ky. 18 -; settled in J. C. 1835. Dem. Baptist.
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WILLIAMS, G. W .; wagon maker; 42 m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1844; settled in J. C. 1849. Rep. Methodist.
Weaver, Horace; farmer; 2} m s w Franklin. Born in Vt. 1836; settled in J. C. 1842. Rep. Christian.
WOOD, R. C .; druggist; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1849. Rep. Presbyterian.
Wright, J. R .; farmer ; 2} m e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1844; settled in J. C. 1852. Dem. Christian.
Whelan, Thomas; stair builder; Franklin. Born in N. Y. 1830; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem. Neutral.
Williams, J. H .; bridge carpenter; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1841; settled in J. C. 1864. Dem. Protestant.
WATSON, B .; day laborer; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1854; set- tled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Methodist.
WILLIAMS, GREEN; farmer; Franklin. Born in Ga. 1841; settled in J. C. 1863. Rep. Baptist.
White, J. L .; attorney at law; Franklin. Born in J. C. 1848. Dem. Swedenborgian.
Wallace, B .; physician and surgeon; Franklin. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in J. C. 1853. Rep. Baptist.
Williams, John; whitewasher and paper hanger; Franklin. Born in Md. 1843; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Baptist.
Wheat, Milton; farmer; 2 m w Franklin. Born in Va. 1808; settled in J. C. 1830. Rep. Presbyterian.
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Wright, J. F .; farmer; 2} ms w Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1840. Dem. Presbyterian.
WINKLER, A. D .; farmer; 2 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1852; settled in J. C. 1861. Rep. Christian.
Williams, J .; farmer; 2} m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1800; set- tled in J. C. 1841. Rep. Universalist.
Williams, Benj .; farmer; 21/2 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1845. Rep. Universalist.
Weaver, Horace; farmer; 2} m s Franklin. Born in Vt. 1836; settled in J. C. 1844. Rep. Christian.
Wriker, Wm .; saw and planing mill. Born in Ky. 1828; set- tled in J. C. 1841. Rep. Presbyterian.
WINKLER, G. A .; farmer; 2 m s w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1850; settled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Christian.
Winkler, J. R .; farmer; 4 m s w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1842; settled in J. C. 1863. Rep. Christian.
White, J. D .; farmer; 3 m s w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1840; settled in J. C. 1863. Rep. Protestant.
Younce, W. H .; clerk firm of Vaughter & Gilchrist; Franklin. Born in N. C. 1842; settled in J. C. 1863. Rep. Meth.
YOUNG, G. H .; laborer; Franklin. Born in Ky. 1836; settled in J. C. 1872. Rep. M. Baptist.
Yelton, W. B .; farmer; 312 m e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1840; settled in J. C. 1865. Dem. M. Baptist.
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YELTON, JOHN H .; farmer ; 3 m e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1826; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. M. Baptist.
Yager, J. F .; farmer; 3 m n Franklin. Born in Ky. 1829; set- tled in J. C. 1843. Dem. Christian.
YASTE, G. W .; farmer ; 212 m s w Whiteland. Born in Ky. 1854; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Protestant.
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CLARK TOWNSHIP.
CLARK TOWNSHIP is the northeast corner township; it is five by seven miles, lays in a square, and contains thirty-five square miles. It is bounded on the north by Marion county; on the east by Shelby county ; on the west by Pleasant township; and on the south by Franklin township.
The surface of Clark township is from a level to hilly; much of it is extremely well adapted to grain raising and grazing pur- poses. It is well timbered with a good quality of timber.
The township is watered by a branch of Little Sugar Creek, and a small stream called Hurricane Creek.
The public roads are kept in good order. There are about eight miles of gravel roads, built at a cost of about $2,000 per mile.
Clarksburg is the only town in Clark township, and contains a population of over one hundred inhabitants. Its people are a live, sensitive, energetic class, and take pride in the welfare of the township and country generally. The C. and M. R. R. touches its southeast corner, while the railroad running from Indianapolis to Greensburg runs near its northeast corner.
The township is well improved. The fine, nicely arranged farms and handsome residences attest to the industry and artistic intelligence of its citizens. They sow, reap, eat and sleep con- tentedly, knowing that by so doing they are fulfilling the legiti- mate destiny of man on earth. The people of Clark township
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are affable, kind and generous, and take considerable interest in the educational and moral training of her rising generation.
They are supplied with nine school houses, valued at about $12,000.
The population of the township is said to be about 1, 600.
The voting population is 320; Republican, 165; Democratic, 155. James Williams is the present Township Trustee.
Among the early settlers still living are : Robert Richey, John Ballard, H. V. Brown, Alex. Wilson, Alex. Raines, James Al- lison, J. E. Carson, James Williams, Jackson Williams, Oliver Harbent, Jacob Halfaker, Charles Dungan, G. W. Eastburn, and others.
THEOLOGICAL SOCIETIES.
M. E. Church; located in the south part of the township ; Rev. H. M. Boyer, pastor ; membership, about 65 ; W. W. Mc- Caslin, Sabbath school superintendent ; average attendance, 50; value of church property, $500.
Rock Lane M. E. Church; Revs. H. Reat and S. A. Bright, pastors ; membership, about 49; Geo. Hughes, Sabbath school superintendent ; average attendance, 30. This church house was erected in the year 1872, and dedicated June 7th, 1873; value of church property, $2100.
Clarksburg Christian Church; Rev. W. K. Couch, pastor ; membership, about 225 ; J. H. Halfaker, Sabbath school super- intendent ; average attendance at school, 60; value of church property, $3500.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Rock Lane Grange, No. 707; James T. Grubbs, Master ; Jas. H. Halfaker, Secretary ; membership, about 60. This Grange was organized Dec. 2d, 1873 ; value of Lodge property, $75.
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DIRECTORY OF CLARK TOWNSHIP.
Allison, James; farmer; 22 m n Needham Station. Born in Pa. 1796; settled in J. C. 1833. Rep. Protestant.
Alexander, F. M .; plasterer; Rock Lane. Born in J. C. 1843. Rep. Christian.
Adair, Samuel; farmer; 3 m s w Acton. Born in Ky. 1835; settled in J. C. 1863. Dem. Protestant.
Beard, John W .; farmer; I m n w Needham Station. Born in Ind. 1813; settled in J. C. 1841. 'Rep. Protestant.
BALLARD, JOHN; farmer and carpenter; 7 m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1832; settled in J. C. 1835. Rep. Methodist.
Brown, H. V .; farmer; 712 m n e Franklin. Born in Tenn. 1828; settled in J. C. 1828. Granger. M. Baptist.
Banta, James H .; farmer; 4 m n e Whiteland. Born in J. C. 1835. Rep. Presbyterian in belief.
Billingsly, Samuel; not at home, so our agent could not get any information concerning his age, settlement, etc.
Banta, W. R .; retired farmer; 4 m n e Whiteland. Born in J. C .; date not given. Rep. Presbyterian.
Bahling, C .; farmer; 2 m e Whiteland. Born in Germany 1844; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Methodist.
BALLARD, TAYLOR; farmer, 6 m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1804; settled in J. C. 1844. Dem. Methodist.
Bredell, G. W .; farmer; 10 m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1844; settled in J. C. 1863. Granger. M. Baptist.
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CARVER, SOCRATES; farmer ; 6 m n e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1835. Dem. Universalist. .
Clarke, S. A .; farmer; 34 m s Rock Lane. Born in Ky. 1822. Rep. Christian.
Caplinger, G. W .; farmer; } m w Rock Lane. Born in 1843; settled in J. C. 1850. Dem. Christian.
Caplinger, G .; farmer; 1/2 m w Rock Lane. Born in 1848; set- tled in J. C. 1850. Dem. Christian.
Caplinger, Thomas J .; farmer ; 1} m w Rock Lane. Born in 1850; settled in J. C. 1850. Dem. Christian.
The above three named persons are probably of the same family, and were all born outside of Johnson county, but from some cause not known to us, they have not given the place of their birth. The cause of this refusal is doubtless legitimate ; our agent gives no reasons.
Coyl, James; farmer; 3 m n Needham Station. Born in Ireland 1824; settled in J. C. 1867. Dem. Roman Catholic.
CLARK, THOMAS L .; farmer; 2 m s Acton. Born in Ind. 1832; settled in J. C. about 1834. Rep. Presbyterian.
Craig, Henry; farmer; 3 m s w Acton. Born in Ky. 1832; set- tled in J. C. 1852. Dem. M. Baptist.
Cutsinger, "Alexander; farmer; 2} m n w Needham Station. Born in Ind. 1845; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Meth.
CUTSINGER, SAMUEL; farmer; 212 m n w Needham Sta- tion. Born in Ind. 1851; settled in J. C. 1874. Dem. Methodist.
Caplinger, G. J .; farmer; 12 m w Rock Lane. Born in J. C. 1852. Dem. Christian.
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Carson, J. E .; farmer; retired on account of disability. Born in Tenn. 1808; settled in J. C. 1830. Rep. Methodist. Mr. Carson's P. O. address is not given, but we presume it is Needham Station.
COMMINGORE, J. S .; farmer; 5 m e Greenwood. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in J. C. Dem. Methodist.
Curry, John; farmer; 4} m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1811; settled in J. C. 1838. Rep. Christian.
Campbell, James; farmer; 4 m s w Acton. Born in Ireland 1821; settled in J. C. 1859. Dem. Catholic.
DAKE, FREDERICK; farmer; 134 m s Acton. Born in Ohio 1826; settled in J. C. 1857. Methodist.
Davis, John W .; farmer; 5 m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1832; settled in J. C. 1857. Indpt. Methodist. .
DUNLAP, A .; farmer and poultry dealer; 6 m n e Franklin. Born in Ohio 1833; settled in J. C. Rep. Presbyterian.
Draper, O. H .; farmer and stock raiser; 4 m n e Whiteland. Born in Ind. 1828; settled in J. C. 1848. Rep. Christian.
Duggan, Patrick; farmer; 32 m s Acton. Born in Ireland about 1822; settled in J. C. 1861. Dem. Catholic.
Duggan, Michael; school teacher; 3 12 m s Acton. Born in Ind. 1852; settled in J. C. 1861. Dem. Catholic.
Dougherty, Jacob; farmer; 1₺ m s Rock Lane. Born in J. C. 1853. Methodist.
Dunlavy, Daniel W .; farmer, teacher; 6 m n e Whiteland. Born in Ind. 1840; settled in J. C. 1855. Rep. Protestant.
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