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789-791
page 788 is a picture of David Maish Sr. Melchior Maish article on 791 and
William H. Maish article on 792, Henry Maish article on 792-793, David Fudge
Maish article on page 793 and an article on David Fudge 793-794 and a Willard
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DAVID FUDGE, grandfather of David Fudge Maish, being a pioneer of Clinton
county, Ind., and a man of more than ordinary gifts and ability, we deem
worthy of mention in this volume. He was born in Warren county, Ohio, March 8,
1810, and there spent his early manhood as farmer, and later as tanner for his
brother, John Fudge. August 18, 1834, he was married to Mary Smith, of Greene
county, Ohio, and came to Clinton county, Ind., the same year, settling upon
the farm now owned by Henry Maish, Sr. Here Mr. Fudge lived, tilling his
farm and clearing away the wilderness about him until called to the ministry
in 1847. He had been an ardent worker in the Methodist Episcopal church from
the time of his conversion in Ohio, and enjoyed the confidence and respect of
his brethren and friends outside the church in such a degree that, long before
his entering the regular work of the ministry, he was called from far and near
to conduct funerals, marriages and other religious services. As a revivalist,
he was especially gifted, and Methodism owes much to his ability, and has
hardly seen his equal as an organizer and leader. Many of the older residents
yet living in Clinton county bear testimony to his sterling worth and
integrity as a citizen. He was the father of several children, of whom
Catherine Elizabeth was the first wife of Henry Maish, whose biography is
given above. His untimely death occurred at Battle Ground, Ind., March 18,
1847, from that dread disease, black erysipelas, and his remains were placed
in the old South cemetery at Frankfort. His widow died May 28, 1863, and her
remains were interred by his side.
Transcribed by Chris Brown from pages 793-794 of "A Portrait And Biographical
Record of Boone and Clinton Counties, Ind.," published in 1895 by A.W. Bowen &
Co. Chicago.