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CHAPMAN, WILLIAM; boot and shoemaker; Williamsburg. Born in Va. 1810; settled in J. C. 1832. Granger. Chris.
Core, James C .; farmer; I m w Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1834. Dem. Protestant. .
CAMPBELL, A. W .; merchant and farmer; Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1834; settled in J. C. 1863. Indpt. Christian.
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Clarke, Mrs. Anna; Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1788; settled in J. C. about 1834. Our agent is a young man, and has learned early to honor old age; consequently he has given this ven- erable old lady a place in this book.
Clark, W. J .; blacksmith; Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1834; settled in J. C. 1837. Rep. Methodist in faith.
Drake, William H .; farmer ; 4 m w Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1827; settled in J. C. about 1838. Rep. Methodist.
De Hart, E .; farmer; 32 m w Edinburgh. Born in N. C. 1801; settled in J. C. 1823. Rep. Methodist. This man has lived 49 years on one farm, as reported by himself to our agent. More than half the days of a natural lifetime has this man lived within so diminutive a circle of God's crea- tion that we should be surprised, upon examination, if the contracted space in which he moved for forty-nine years, had not worked mental contraction, and miserly develop- ments, in proportion to the limited practical knowledge of the world which this man has.
De Hart, Jackson ; farmer; 32 m w Edinburgh. Born in J C. 1851. Rep. Methodist inclination.
Drake, Lewis; farmer ; 412 m w Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1821; settled in J. C. time not known. Rep. Methodist."
DRYBREAD, J. M .; farmer; 4 m e Nineveh. Born 1848; place of birth not given. Rep. Christian.
Dunham Joab; merchant; Williamsburg. Born in J. C. 1827. Rep. Christian.
Dunham, J. M .; wagon-maker; Williamsburg. Born in Ohio 1822; settled in J. C. 1824. Rep. Christian.
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Dunham, R. M .; carpenter ; Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1840. Rep. Christian.
DUNHAM, S. M .; boot and shoe maker; Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1831. Dem. Christian.
Dodd, William S .; farmer; 2} m n e Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1806; settled in J. C. 1829. Whig. Protestant.
DeCoursey, William M .; farmer; 4 m s Franklin. Born in Ind. 1840; settled in J. C. 1844. Dem. Christian in belief.
DERINGER, M .; farmer; 412 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1810; settled in J. C. 1829. Dem. M. Baptist.
Deringer, H .; farmer; 5 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1845.
Dem.
Dragoo, Samuel; farmer and stock raiser; 4 m n w Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1833; settled in J. C. 1835. Methodist.
Dark, William; farmer; 4 m n w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1850. Rep. Christian.
DeHart, Elisha; farmer; 4 m w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1848. Dem. Methodist.
Depue, W. H .; farmer; 5 m s Franklin. Born in N. Y. 1816; settled in J. C. 1838. Rep. Christian.
Durbin, L. P .; claims to be a man of leisure; Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1853. Dem. Christian. Better go west, young man, and find something to do; men of leisure are not apt to be good citizens or Christians either.
ELLIOTT, S. B .; farmer; 5 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1843. Dem.
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Elliott, D. D .; farmer; 1} m n e Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1832. Granger. Protestant.
Ellmore, Rev. Alfred; Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1838; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Christian.
Forsyth, M. S .; farmer; 1} m e Trafalgar. Born in J. C. 1845. Indpt. M. Baptist.
Farr, W. F .; stock breeder and carpenter; Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1852; settled in J. C. 1870. Rep. Methodist.
Gosney, William; blacksmith; Williamsburg. Born in Ky. 1817; settled in J. C. 1836. Rep. Christian.
Gosney, Thomas; carpenter; Williamsburg. Born in J. C. 1840. Rep. Protestant.
GALE, VIRGIL P .; firm of Gale & Teed; Williamsburg. Born in J. C. 1832. Rep. Christian.
GALE & TEED; merchants, dealers in dry goods, notions, groceries, hats, caps, boots and shoes, queensware, tinware, glassware and good assortment of clothing; also stock of millinery goods, in charge of MISS ELMA GALE; Wil- liamsburg.
Gardner, D .; retired cabinet maker; 212 m e Trafalgar. Born in N. Y. 1802; settled in J. C. 1870. Rep. Methodist.
GRAVES, E. B .; farmer; 11/2 m e Nineveh. Born in N. Y. 1832; settled in J. C. 1842. Dem. Protestant.
Gosney, Rev. Richard; nurseryman; 12 m n Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1809; settled in J. C. about 1834. Rep. Christian.
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Gosney, Joseph; nurseryman; ¿ m n Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1852. Rep. Protestant.
Hamilton, J. I .; farmer and trader ; 7 m s w Franklin. Born in Ind. IS.14; settled in J. C. 1870. Granger. Protestant.
HUBBLE, RUFUS; farmer ; I m e Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1837. Dem. Protestant.
Hunt, J. W .; farmer ; 2} m n Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1849. Christian.
Handy, H .; farmer; 32 m s w Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1848; settled in J. C. 1868. Dem. Methodist.
HUNT, G. M .; farmer; 22 m e Trafalgar. Born in Ind. 1847 ; date of settlement not given. Dem. Christian.
Hibbs, Oliver; farmer; Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1834. Gran- ger. Christian.
Harter, S .; farmer, but in consequence of affliction is not able to work. Born in Ohio 1818; date of settlement not known. Dem. Christian.
Hunt, Robert; farmer; 4 m e Franklin. Born in J. C. 1832. Granger. Protestant.
Hancock, F. F .; plasterer; Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1816; set- tled in J. C. 1852. Dem. Protestant.
Holtz, William; carpenter; Nineveh. Born in Pa. 1836; settled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Christian.
Keaton, William M .; farmer; 14 m w Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1852. Rep. Christian.
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Keaton, John; farmer; I m s e Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1829. Rep. Christian.
Keaton, B. J .; farmer; 14 m e Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in J. C. 1827. Rep. Protestant.
Kelly, D .; wood chopper; Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1808; settled in J. C. 1844. Rep. Christian.
Knapp, John; farmer; 4 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1837. Granger. Methodist.
Kelley, William J .; farmer; 2 m e Trafalgar. Born in Ky. 1822; settled in J. C. 1835. Dem. Protestant.
Keaton, J. J .; harness maker; Williamsburg. Born in Ky. 1821; settled in J. C. 1826. Rep. Christian.
Keaton, William, Sen .; retired judge of law; 1} m n Nineveh. Born in Va. 1794; settled in J. C. 1826. Rep. Christian. Mr. Keaton bought his land of the United States Govern- ment, and has lived on it 48 years.
Kindell, Joseph ; retired farmer ; Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1793; settled in J. C. 1841. Christian.
Kindell, John S .; farmer; 2 m w Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1814; settled in J. C. 1848. Dem. Universalist.
Lowe, Lawrence; farmer; 7 m n e Franklin. Born in Ky. 1820; settled in J. C. 1827. Rep. M. Baptist.
Law, James H .; farmer; 5 m w Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1832; settled in J. C. 1865. Rep. Methodist.
LYSTER, WILLIAM; farmer; 4 m w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1851. Christian in belief.
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LEGAN, CHARLES S .; farmer; 314 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1824; settled in J. C. 1828. Dem. Protestant.
Lee, Wm. A .; farmer; 12 m e Trafalgar. Born in Ky. 1837; settled in J. C. 1844. Dem. M. Baptist.
McQuinn, J .; farmer; 6 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1818; set- tled in J. C. 1834. Dem. Protestant.
McQUINN, WILLIAM; farmer; 6 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1852. Dem. Christian.
Middleton, Mrs. E .; farmer; I m n e Nineveh. Born in Ire- land 1808; settled in J. C. 1840. Christian.
Marshall, William J .; farmer; I m s e Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1850. Rep. Christian.
MEAD, L. J .; farmer; Nineveh. Born in Va. 1822; settled in J. C. 1866. Rep. Christian.
Marshall, T. H .; house and sign painter; Nineveh. Agent could not see this man.
MARSHALL, J. A .; physician and surgeon; Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1826; settled in J. C. 1851. Granger. Christian.
Mathis, J. K .; farmer and teacher; I m w Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in J. C. 1851. Rep. Christian.
Mozingo, Milford; farmer; 512 m s w Franklin. Born in J. C. 1852. Dem. M. Baptist. Permanent location 312 m e Franklin.
McQuaid, Mrs. Susan D .; farmer; 3 m e Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1809; settled in J. C. 1832. Christian.
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MULLENDORE, LEWIS; farmer; 4 m s w Franklin. Born in Ohio 1823; settled in J. C. 1857. Granger. Christian.
Miller, G. W .; farmer and trader; Williamsburg. Born in J. C. 1825. Rep. Protestant.
Morrow, John; carpenter; Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1836; set- tled in J. C. 1840+ Rep. Protestant.
Mitchell, Benjamin; farmer; 1} m e Trafalgar. Born in J. C. 1833. Rep. M. Baptist in belief.
McMurray, Thomas J .; farmer; 3 m w Nineveh. £ Born in Ind. 1823; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Christian.
Mullikin, J. M .; farmer; 1₺ m w Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1838. Anti-Granger. Indpt. Here is a man who dares to stand on his own individual judgment. He is not dependent on the diction of rings or clubs for thought or action. He believes the great Creator of the universe has abundantly blessed the farmer; and is not willing that the weak shall be oppressed by the strong. He believes that all public enterprises, judiciously carried out, are a blessing to the country. He is independent of creeds, dogmas and re- ligious hypocrisies.
Mitchell, J .; farmer; 2} m n e Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1844. Christian.
Mitchell, John D .; retired farmer; 4 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1790; settled in J. C. 1831. Dem. Baptist.
Mitchell, Stephen; farmer; 4 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1839. Democrat.
MITCHELL, G .; farmer and carpenter; 4 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1846; settled in J. C. 1872. Dem.
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Mitchell, James A .; farmer; 12 m w Amity. Born in Ky. 1814; settled in J. C. 1831. Dem. Christian.
Mitchell, Jasper N .; farmer; 7 m s Franklin. Born in Ind. 1849; settled in J. C. 1864. Dem. Christian.
MITCHELL, JAMES G .; shingle manufacturer; 7 m s Frank- lin. Born in Ind. 1824; settled in J. C. 1839. Dem. Christian.
Morris, N. N .; gunsmith and farmer; Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1828; settled in J. C. 1865. Rep. Protestant.
Mellette, U. M .; physician and surgeon; Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1835; settled in J. C. 1864. Rep. Liberal.
NOWELS, GEORGE; farmer; 5 m s w Franklin. Born in Ind. 1842; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem. Protestant.
Nay, J. T .; farmer; 4 m s w Franklin. Born in Ky. 1823; set- tled in J. C. 1833. Dem. Protestant.
Nay, Mrs. Jennie; farmer; 22 m s e Trafalgar. Born in Ky. 1825. Christian.
NAY, R .; farmer; 2 m e Trafalgar. Born in Va. 1796; settled in J. C. 1833. Dem. Baptist.
Nay, James S .; farmer; 4 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1833; settled in J. C. about 1833. Dem. Protestant.
Olmsted, Joseph; farmer; I m e Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1846; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Methodist.
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Prichard, William; farmer; 3 m n Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1822; settled in J. C. 1822. Granger. Protestant.
PICKERELL, D. M .; farmer; 12 m e Trafalgar. Born in J. C. 1839. Rep. Protestant.
Parkhurst, R. C .; farmer; 6 m s w Franklin. Born in Tenn. 1820; settled in J. C. 1836. Dem. R. Baptist.
PARK, S. W .; farmer and harness maker; 21/2 m e Trafalgar. Born in J. C. 1844. Dem. Protestant.
Park, Mrs. Margaret; 212 m e Trafalgar. Born in N. C. 1780; settled in J. C. 1845. R. Baptist. This venerable old lady claims to be the oldest person now living in J. C.
Prichard, D. P .; farmer; 112 m e Nineveh. £ Born in Ky. 1804; settled in J. C. 1823. Rep. Protestant.
Parr, M .; farmer; 4 m s Franklin. Born in Tenn. 1818; settled in J. C. 1834. Dem. Mr. Parr is 4 feet 3} inches in hight, and weighs 1242 lbs.
Pearce, Wm. E .; farmer; 3 m s Franklin. Born in Tenn. 1838; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Methodist.
PARR, P. K .; farmer, surveyor and civil engineer; 6 m s Frank- lin. Born in Tenn. 1825; settled in J. C. 1828. Dem. Pre- destinarian Baptist.
Prichard, Robert F .; farmer; 412 m n w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1838. Rep. Christian.
Prichard, D .; farmer and stock trader; 5 m w Edinburgh. Born in J. C .; date of birth not given. Rep. Methodist.
Prichard, D .; farmer; 1} m e Nineveh. Born in J. C. about 1844. Rep. Christian.
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PENDELTON, A. V .; farmer; 212 m n Nineveh, and 6 m s Franklin. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in J. C. 1856. Gran- ger or Indpt. Christian.
Prichard, R. W .; farmer; Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1842. Rep. Christian.
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Robison, A. L .; farmer; 4 m w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1848. Rep.
Rodgers, R. L .; farmer; 2 m e Trafalgar. Born in Va. 1824; settled in J. C. 1836. Dem. Protestant.
Ruble, J. H. ; farmer ; 3 m n e Nineveh. Born in Ind., but date not known; settled in J. C. 1856. Christ.
REIDENBACH, P. B .; farmer; 112 m w Nineveh. Born in Pa. 1833; settled in J. C. 1860. Dem. Christian.
Roseberry, M. M .; farmer; 2 m n w Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1828; settled in J. C. 1854. Rep. Methodist.
RIGGS, RANSOM; farmer; 212 m n w Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1825; settled in J. C. 1835. Granger. Regular Baptist.
Ream, J. J .; farmer; Nineveh. Born in Pa. 1851; settled in J.
C. 1853. Protestant.
Ramey, William; farmer; 4 m s w Franklin. £ Born in Ind. 1840. settled in J. C. 1864. Dem. Protestant.
Smyser, H .; farmer; 3 m e Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1835 ; set- tled in J. C. 1843. Dem. Christian.
SMITH, J. S .; farmer ; 2 m w Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1845 settled in J. C. 1874. Dem. Protestant.
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Slack, Homer; farmer ; 4 m s e Trafalgar. Born in J. C. 1837. Indpt. Protestant.
SHELTON, JOHN; farmer ; 2 m n Nineveh. Born in Tenn.
about 1836; settled in J. C. 1866. Dem. Presbyterian.
Swift, Margaret ; farmer ; 4 m s Franklin. Born in Ky. 1815 ; settled in J. C. 1833. Predestinarian Baptist.
Saylors, Joseph ; farmer ; I m s e Nineveh. Our agent could not see him.
Shelton, Thomas J .; farmer ; 5 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1853. Dem.
Smith, C. A .; farmer; 31/2 m w Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1824; settled in J. C. 1854. Methodist.
SCOTWHITE, SAMUEL S .; farmer; 3 m e Trafalgar. Born in Ky. 1821; settled in J. C. 1830. Dem. Protestant.
Sherman, Anderson; blacksmith; Williamsburg. Born in Ky. 1832 ; settled in J. C. 1858. Dem. Protestant.
STURGEON, T. W .; farmer; 1} m e Trafalgar. Born in J.C. 1837. Dem. Baptist in belief.
Smyser, W. F .; about 2 m s e Trafalgar ; was gone from home, and could not be seen by our agent.
Smyser, W. D .; farmer ; 3 m e Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1833; settled in J. C. 1843. . Dem. Spiritualist.
Tindel, John M .; blacksmith; 5 m s Franklin. Born in Ind. 1842; settled in J. C. 1865. Rep. Methodist.
Tremain, R .; farmer; 3 m w Amity. Born in Mass. 1793; set- tled in J. C. 1848. Dem. Predestinarian Baptist.
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Tremain, James; farmer; 3 m w Amity. Born in J. C. 1848. Dem.
Tatum, Alfred; farmer; 34 m e Nineveh. Born in Ky. 1829; settled in J. C. 1869. Rep. Christian.
Tucker, John; farmer; 234 m s e Trafalgar. Born in J. C. 1851. Rep. Christian.
Tulley, Charles; farmer; 212 m n Nineveh. Born in Ind. 1833; settled in J. C. 1871. Rep. Protestant.
THOMPSON, J. M .; Clerk of Johnson County Court. Born in J. C. 1831. Indpt. Protestant.
TEED, J. W .; of the firm of Gale & Teed; Williamsburg. Born in Ill. 1848; settled in J. C. 1873. Rep. Christian.
Vandivier, Alfred; farmer; 2} m e Trafalgar. Born in J. C. 1839. Rep. M. Baptist.
Ware, G. W .; farmer; 3 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1840. Rep. Methodist in belief.
Williams, Thomas; carpenter; 4 m s Franklin. Born in J. C. 1846. Dem. Liberal in religious matters. "No man can serve two masters." "Ye can not serve God and Mammon." "I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot (but liberal). I would thou wert cold or hot. So, then, because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spew thee out of my mouth."-Rev. "Your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your (liberal) agreement with hell shall not stand."-Isaiah. My friend, seek the strong city. 23
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Ware, James; farmer and trader; 3 m s Franklin. Born in Va. 1808; settled in J. C. 1821. Rep. Methodist in faith.
Waltz, Joseph; farmer; 5 m s Franklin. Born in Ind. 1840; set- tled in J. C. 1863. Rep. Christian.
Wallace, Thomas; farmer; 22 m e Williamsburg. Born in Ky. 1832; settled in J. C. 1860. Rep. Methodist.
Woodruff, J. M .; farmer and raiser of fine blooded cattle; I m se Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1812; settled in J. C. 1822. Gran ger. Christian.
Wilkinson, George; farmer; 3 m n Nineveh. Born in J. C. 1844. Dem. Christian.
Wheetan, J. F .; farmer ; 3 m w Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1816; date of settlement not known. Dem. Christian.
Wheetan, J .; farmer ; 32 m s w Nineveh; agent did not get to see this man.
Wilkes, D .; farmer; 1} m w Nineveh. Born in Ohio 1824; set- tled in J. C. 1830. Dem. Protestant.
White, William ; farmer; 3 m s e Trafalgar. Born in Ky. 1819; settled in J. C. 1832. Dem. Protestant.
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BLUE RIVER TOWNSHP.
BLUE RIVER TOWNSHIP is situated in the south-east corner of the county, and is bounded on the south by Bartholomew county, on the east by Shelby county, on the North by Frank- lin township, and on the west by Nineveh township. It is a small township, the smallest in the county, and contains less than twenty square miles. The soil is very rich, and produces abundantly of all the grains and vegetables common to the climate.
The township is watered by two very important streams- Sugar Creek and Blue River. Sugar Creek runs through it from north to south, and near the south line of the township it makes a junction with Blue River. Sugar Creek runs nearly through the center of the township, thus giving to Blue River township drainage facilities not common to most townships. Blue River cuts across the south-east corner of the township, and enters into Sugar Creek near the Bartholomew county line. These streams are both valuable for milling purposes, generally affording water sufficient to propel heavy machinery. The sur- face of the country is somewhat broken along the streams, yet there is much land lying undulating and on a level.
The improvements of Blue River township are generally of the first-class. Many fine farms, good, substantial dwellings and out-buildings, mills, factories, bridges, roads, and school houses, all go to show that the people are enterprising and appreciate advancement in the arts and sciences.
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Edinburgh is the principal town in Blue River township, and is located in the southeast corner of the township. It is a place of much enterprise, and seems to be in a thriving condition. It contains many good buildings, and is beautifully located upon the banks of Blue River. Some of the residences are splendid, and situated upon plats of rolling ground, which give to them an inviting appearance. Edinburgh is a place noted for its ship- ments of grain, its factories, school facilities, and general enter- prise. The Blue River Starch Works are located at this place, and are said to use annually 150,000 bushels of corn, amounting to a business of $150,000 yearly. The Blue River Grape Sugar Works are also located here. For a more extended notice of these enterprises see county history.
Edinburgh has a graded school of a high-toned character, and affords educational facilities to about six hundred and fifty scholars. The building is estimated to be worth $15,000.
The J., M. & L. R. R. runs into this township at the south- east corner, and runs diagonally through the township from south east to north-west, affording excellent shipping facilities. The city of Edinburgh is located upon this railroad.
Among the early settlers now living in Blue River township, are John McEndree, Charles Bay, N. S. Branigan, John Collier, E. M. Williams, Levi Ray, P. G. Robison, A. C. Halstead, L.J. Henderson, William Durbin, J. Runkle, H. D. Wright, John A. Thompson, Alexander Breeding, and A. C. Thompson.
Mr. Allen Williams, one of the early settlers of Johnson county, claims to have made the first coffin used in the neigh- borhood of Edinburgh. It was made for a Mrs. Townsend. It is also claimed that Mr. Williams cleared the first ground in the city of Edinburgh.
Rev. John Logan preached the first Methodist sermon in Blue River township, which was in the year 1822.
A man by the name of John Beard settled in this township
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in the year 1822; eight years afterward this inhuman monster, in the middle of winter, bound a negro woman to a stump and left her out in the cold wintry blasts all night; she died from the effects of the exposure, which caused Mr. Beard to flee the country, and saved Blue River township from being the home of a murderer's posterity. Let vengeance follow them that fear not the laws of justice.
One Isaac Collier is said to have been the man who built the first mill in the township, and was the first blacksmith in Edin- burgh.
The township of Blue River has five school houses-two brick and three frame-valued at about $6000.
The population of the township is about 3500. Vote of town- ship, 600; Republican, 325 ; Democratic, 275.
Adam Mutz present Township Trustee.
THEOLOGICAL SOCIETIES.
Presbyterian Church, Edinburgh; Rev. J. A. Williams, pastor; membership, 77; C. C. Forrer, Sabbath school superintendent; average attendance at school, 70.
St. John's Lutheran Congregation, Edinburgh; Rev. J. H. Link, pastor; membership, 20 .. This congregation was organ- ized but a short time ago, and as yet has no house of its own to worship in; its members, however, contemplate erecting a $3000 house before long.
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Edinburgh; membership, 125; average attendance at school, 65; value of church property, $5000.
M. E. Church, Edinburgh; Rev. R. Roberts, pastor; member- ship, 220; Prof. J. H. Martin, Sabbath school superintendent; average attendance at school, 150; value of church property, including parsonage, $21,000.
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Christian Church, Edinburgh; Rev. Mr. - , pastor; mem- bership, 165; J. B. Nickey, Sabbath school superintendent; Olney Hazzard, secretary; average attendance at school, 110; value of church property, $5,000.
Christian Church, four miles northwest of Edinburgh; Rev. J. M. Brown, pastor ; membership, about 115; R. F. Prichard, Sabbath school superintendent; average attendance at school, 75; value of church property, $2,000.
M. E. Church, five miles north of Edinburgh; Rev. S. M. Shumway, of Hancock county, Ind., pastor; James Shipp, Sab- bath school superintendent; average attendance at school, 50; church membership, about 125; value of church property, $6,000.
M. E. Church, four miles northwest of Edinburgh; Rev. A. Z. Wade, pastor; membership, about 120; W. H. Drake, Sab- bath school superintendent; average attendance at school, about IIO; value of church property, $5,000.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
Edinburgh Lodge, No. 100, F. and A. M .; membership, 70; James Kelly, Secretary ; value of Lodge property, $2000.
Herndon Lodge, No. 95, I. O. O. F .; membership, 89; Elijah Payne, Secretary ; value of Lodge property, $2000 ; the rooms of this Lodge are said to be well furnished.
Fidelity Lodge, No. 42, K. of P .; membership, 45; W. R. Strawn, Secretary ; value of Lodge property, $500.
DIRECTORY OF BLUE RIVER TOWNSHIP.
ASHLEY, JOHN W .; farmer; 212 m w Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1854. Christian.
Adams, G. C .; railroad agent; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1842; settled in J. C. 1852. Rep.
Adams, L. F .; painter; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1851. Rep.
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Adams, David; physician and surgeon; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1831; settled in J. C. 1868. Rep. Universalist.
Armstrong, J. T .; fire insurance agent; Edinburgh. Born in J. C. 1842. Rep. Methodist.
Armstrong, Mrs. L. A .; proprietress Galt House; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1828; settled in J. C. 1869. Methodist.
Alexander, T. K .; engineer; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1837;
settled in J. C. 1869. Dem. Methodist.
Allison, James; head sawyer; Edinburgh. Born in Va. 1849; settled in J. C. 1869. Dem.
Adams, Ephraim; agent for American Express Co .; Edinburgh. Born in Pa. 1811; settled in J. C. 1870. Dem. Prot.
ADAMS, L. P .; cooper; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1837; set- tled in J. C. 1874. Rep. Infidel. Here we have a man who is willing to say to the world that he believes the Bible to be a book of lies and silly tales, originated by designing men for the purpose of ambitious gain ; he is willing to say that the most intelligent creature of God's creation is as the beast of the field, having no promise of a life hereafter. He is willing to say that God did lie when he pronounced man a living soul. He is willing to say that his Creator lied when he promised the Son of Man for the salvation of the world-that he lied when he said, "This is my beloved Son, hear ye him." Mr. Adams, that word " Infidel" is a fear- ful one to attach to one's faith. Yet, if you can see no God in man's nature-in his desires and aspirations, or in this beautiful world, then cling to it.
Adams, C. E .; cooper; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1828; set- tled in J. C. 1870. Protestant.
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JOHNSON COUNTY.
BRANNAN, W. J. B .; laborer; Edinburgh. Born in Ky. 1850; settled in J. C. 1873.
Burton, J. T .; dentist ; Edinburgh. Born in Mass. 1835 ; set- tled in J. C. 1872. Rep. Protestant.
BOWERS, H. H .; wagonmaker; Edinburgh. Born in Tenn. 1820; settled in J. C. 1871. R. Baptist in belief.
Bland, J. A .; physician and surgeon; Edinburgh. Born in Ind. 1836; settled in J. C. 1874. Rep. Methodist.
Bruce, John; carpenter; Edinburgh. Born in Scotland 1818; settled in J. C. 1844. Protestant.
Berryman, N. B .; lawyer; Edinburgh. Born in Ohio 1843; set- tled in J. C. 1862. Rep. Universalist.
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