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the copy of that book I have is of White and Pulaski Counties, 1883. Is there another
book out there ?
This is the excerpt from what I have:
Was born in Wayne County, IN, December 26, 1824 and is one of twelve children born to
Elias Sr. and Abigail (Veal) Vanaman, natives of New Jersey, and of German and English
extraction. He was reared a farmer, received about 3 months of schooling and worked for
his father until twenty-one. October 21, 1847, he married Miss Sarah Roller, born in VA
November 17, 1828, and the daughter of Peter and Mary Roller. To this union 11 children
were born, of whom 7 are yet living - Mary, wife of John Barkshire; Abigail, wife of John
Grandstaff; John, William, Daniel E., George, and Catherine A. Mr. Vanaman came to IN
with his parents in 1837 (?), settled in Miami Co., and there remained until February,
1849 when he came to Cass Twp, White Co, IN, entered 80 acres of land and built a log
cabin, which is now replaced by a substantial frame dwelling. Mr. Vanaman is now the
oldest living settler in the township; he was present at the first election, and he has
served as Supervisor of R!
oads and as School Director some fifteen years each. Both he and his wife are members of
the Church of God. (Counties of White and Pulaski, IN - Historical and Biographical-
Chicago: F.A. Battey & Co., Publishers 1883 - Ind. 977.2925 P 98) Page 426