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Surnames: Boyd/Stewart/Johnson/Banta/Robling
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May 8, 1958 Odon Journal
Funeral Services Held Saturday For Former Odon Resident
Funeral services for Mrs. Estella Boyd Johnson, 59, former Odon resident, were held last Saturday afternoon at the Poindexter funeral home. The Rev. E. Roberts was officiating minister and burial was made in Walnut Hill cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died May 8 at Indianapolis. She was born on January 17, 1899 in Odon, the daughter of Albert and Paulina (Stewart) Boyd. Mrs Johnson was a member of the Odon Methodist church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Maxine Banta, Indianapolis and Mrs. Imogene Robling of Whiteland, Ind; also six grandchildren; a sister, Rose Boyd, Morgantown, Ind. and two brothers, Walden Boyd of Morgantown and Holman Boyd of Dayton, Ohio.
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Surnames: Boyd/Stewart
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Odon Journal Dec 10, 1956
Everling Services Held Here Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Edna I. Everling, 70, were held from the Odon E. U. B. Church last Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Ernest Roberts was officiating minister, and burial was made in Walnut Hill Cem. O. E. S. funeral services were conducted by the Odon chapter at the church. Mrs. Everling passed away at Morgantown, Ind. on Saturday, Dec 8. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Boyd, and a former resident of this community. She leaves two sisters, Rose Boyd of Morgantown, Ind. and Stella Boyd of Indianapolis; also two brothers, Walden Boyd of Morgantown and Holman Boyd of Dayton, Ohio. There are also a number of nieces and nephews. The Boyd family has a number of relatives in this immediate area.
*She was the daughter of Albert G Boyd and Pauline Stewart
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Surnames: BAKER, RICHARDSON, HENSON
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The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Friday, January 19, 1912, page 1:
“OLDEST LADY IN STATE DIES SATURDAY. MRS. NANCY RICHARDSON BAKER PASSES AWAY AT AGE OF ONE HUNDRED AND TEN. BORN IN 1802.
The oldest woman in the county and probably the oldest woman in the state died here last Saturday in the person of Nancy RICHARDSON BAKER who has been a resident of this town for many years. She was a woman of remarkable personality and retained her health and activity until very recently. She did not appear to be nearly the age she was and passed most of her time in quilting and work of that kind.
Mrs. Nancy RICHARDSON BAKER was born in Alabama in Jan. 1802 and came to Indiana in company with her parents when she was two years old. She has lived in this vicinity since that time.
It was during the administration of our third president, Thomas Jefferson, that she first saw the light of day and the chance of any person to see 26 presidents is so rare that it almost never if ever happens.
It was two years after her birth and near the time when her parents left Alabama to come to Indiana that the famous explorers, Lewis and Clark, began their explorations through the then new west.
When she was about ten years of age another important event happened which her remarkably clear memory enabled her to retain and that was the war of 1812. While communication throughout the country was very meager at that time the discussions and general interest in the great events then happening were rife in the community in which she lived and the great naval battle between the Constitution and Guerierre fought off the Nova Scotian coast was a vivid memory.
The next great struggle the war of the rebellion with the many smaller Indian wars between were clear in her mind and the great epochs of history, such as we can only read of, were experiences, actual happenings to this centenarian.
She was twice married and was the mother of four children three of whom are dead. Her youngest son, Wm. RICHARDSON, who is 75 years of age lives on Race street and it was here she made her home.
The funeral services were held at the residence, Rev. C. M. Day of the Christian church officiating. The remains were taken to Indian Springs Sunday afternoon for interment in the cemetery at that place.”
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Martin County, Indiana Marriage Record
Book 3, page 500
Robert BAKER
Nancy RITCHISON
July 25, 1877
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Daviess County, Indiana Death Record
Book H-2D, page 82
Name: Nancy BAKER
Date of death: Jan. 13, 1912
Female/White/Widow
Place of death: Odon, Ind.
Residence: Odon, Ind.
Date of birth: Unknown, Place: Kentucky
Age: 107
Father: - HENSON, born Unknown
Mother: Unknown, born Unknown
Occupation: Housewife
Cause of death: Old age.
Burial: Cale, Ind.
Undertaker: G. W. Henderson
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Surnames: PRENTICE, MARYFIELD, SHULL
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The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Friday, January 19, 1912, page 1:
"E. A. PRENTICE DIES FRIDAY.
One of Madison's well-known citizens passed away quietly Friday when Andrew PRENTICE who lived about 3 miles east of Odon answered the call. Mr. PRENTICE had been confined to his bed the greater part of the last two years of general debility and gradually grew weaker until his release by death.
He was born in Clark county Sept. 22, 1845, and came to Daviess county with his parents in the early 50's. They first came to Odon (then Clarksburg) where the family remained a few months, then moved to the farm which was bought from The Canal Company, and on which Mr. PRENTICE, or "Uncle Jack" as his friends called him, spent almost 60 years.
He was married to Nancy Jane MARYFIELD, Oct. 2, 1876, who died 24 years ago. To this union were born four children, two of whom survive him. They are Mrs. Seyene SHULL and Miss Daisy PRENTICE of Odon, Ind. He is also survived by two brothers, five sisters, two grand-children, other relatives and a host of friends.
He never united with any church yet was a strong believer in a higher power. He was ever ready to lend a kind and helping hand to his fellow man.
Funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. Beasley of Linton at 10:30 Saturday. Burial at the Maryfield cemetery."
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Surnames: RIGGINS, SIMS, HASTINGS, KILGORE, BOWMAN
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The Odon Journal, Odon, Indiana, Friday, November 1, 1929, page 1:
"AGED RESIDENT DIES SUNDAY.
MRS. ABIGAIL RIGGINS DIES AT AGE OF NINETY-TWO YEARS. FUNERAL TUESDAY.
Mrs. Abigail RIGGINS, one of this community's oldest residents died at the home of her son south of this city last Sunday, her death being caused by general debility and the ills incipient to old age. Mrs. RIGGINS was one of the pioneers of this section and was widely known in the county.
Abigail SIMS HASTINGS RIGGINS was the daughter of Asbury and Kitura SIMS and was born near Raglesville November 24th 1836. Had she lived but a few more days she would have passed the ninety-third milestone in a long and useful life. She grew up to womanhood in the community in which she was born and in 1856 was united in marriage to Joseph HASTINGS. To this union seven children were born. These were Andrew J., with whom she resided at the time of her death, John A., and Mrs. Sarah BOWMAN. Three daughters, Rachael, Emily and Melinda and an infant son preceeded her in death. She also leaves two brothers, eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
In the year 1897 she was united in marriage to David RIGGINS who died in 1906. No children were born to this union. Mrs. RIGGINS united with the Church of Christ at Burns City when a small girl, later placing her membership at Concord. She lived a conscientious Christian life and all who knew her loved and respected her. The funeral service was held at the home Tuesday afternoon at one o'clock with Rev. C .H. Buchanan in charge. Burial was made at the cemetery at Friendship."
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Surnames: Boyd/Moore/Pennsinger/Connell
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Dec 1965 Washington Times Herald
Dell Boyd Reisbach
Funeral services for Dell Boyd Reisbach, 88 years old, Odon, were held at 1:30 p.m. today in the Poindexter and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Wilson Lovell in charge and burial in Walnut Hill cemetery. She died at 5:10 p.m.Saturday in the O'Maley Rest Home, Loogootee after a serious illness of two weeks. Mrs. Reisbach was born February 14, 1877 in Martin County, the daughter of John and Martha (Pennsinger) Moore, and was first married to Fred Boyd, who died in 1925. Her second marriage was in 1927 to Herman Reisbach, who died in 1945. Surviving are four children; Lowell K. and Stanley Boyd and Mrs Doris Connell, all of Odon and Russell Boyd, Terre Haute; a brother, Willis Moore of Harrisburg, Illinois and two sisters, Mrs Ruth Smith and Mrs Allie Meredith, both of Linton; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Five brothers and four grandchildren preceded her in death.
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Surnames: Boyd/Dillon/Moore/Connell
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May 22, 1925 Issue of The Odon Journal
Fred Boyd Dies at Age Of 49
Was Resident of Madison Township Practically All His Life
Fred Boyd, well known farmer and resident of this township passed away at his home east of this city last Saturday, May 16th after a somewhat extended illness. James Fred Boyd was born near Odon May 30, 1875 and with a few more days would have reached his fiftieth year. He grew up to manhood in the community in which he was born and in 1895 was united in marriage to Miss Dell Moore. To this union four children were born, all of whom survive. These are Lowell of Akron, Ohio, Mrs Doris Connell of Terre Haute, Stanley of this city and Russell who lived with his parents. He also left three brothers as follows; Dallas of Chicago, Albert of Oakland City, and Luther of near this city. He also leaves three grandchildren and a large number of friends and more distant relatives. Mr. Boyd united with the Mt Olive Baptist church July 4th 1920 and lived a concientious christian life respected by all who knew him. The funeral service was held from Mt. Olive church Monday morning at ten o'!
clock with Rev. Barnes of Terre Haute in charge. Burial was made at Walnut Hill.
*He was the son of Andrew Jackson Boyd Jr and Eliza Dillon
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Odon Journal Friday Oct 26, 1917
Boy Victim of Diphtheria
Sheldon, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Boyd of Epsom passed away last Sunday morning at about 3:30 his death being caused by diphteria. The little fellow was stricken with the dreed disease on the day previous. saturday and grew rapidly worse despite the best medical attention, suffering greatly until death came to his release. He is survived by four brothers. The funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon. The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the entire community.
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Surnames: Boyd/Sears/Canady/Todd/Moore/Dove
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Odon Journal Aug 27, 1915
Fred S Boyd Dead
Well Known Citizen Succumbs Wednesday.
Fred Shaffer Boyd, a widely known resident of this city passed away Wednesday morning at his home in West Odon, his death being due to dropsy complicated with other diseases. Mr. Boyd had been in poor health for about eight years but was seriously ill only about a month. He was a life-long resident of this community. In the year 1875 he was united in marriage to Jane Sears and to them eight children were born, three of whom have preceded him in death. Besides his wife he leaves four daughters, Mrs John Canady, Mrs Thos. Todd, Mrs. Edgar Moore, and Mrs Richard Dove, and one son Dale. He is also survived by three brothers, Jackson, Albert and Joseph. Mr. Boyd made friends with all who knew him. He was a teacher in the public schools having served in that capacity for twenty-one years. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church at Good Hope, joining that institution when quite a young man. He was also a member of the Masonic lodge of this city. The funeral services were !
held at Good Hope Wednesday afternoon with Rev. B. J. Julian of Hymera in charge assisted by Rev. Thom of this city. The Masonic order had charge of the obsequies and burial was made at Walnut Hill.
*He was the son of Wm Boyd and Barbara Shaffer Boyd
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Surnames: Boyd/Pope
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Odon Journal Aug 21, 1921
Apoplexy Causes Death
Albert S. Boyd Succumbs Suddenly
Albert S. Boyd well known farmer of this section residing north of town passed away suddenly Wednesday night his death being caused by apoplexy. Mr. Boyd had been in his usual good health all during the day previous and had worked with his neighbors in threshing closing up is evenings work and eating a hearty supper. About 8 o'clock he became ill and rapidly grew violently worse passing away shortly before midnight. His death comes as a shock to the community in which he has lived his entire lifetime. Albert S. Boyd was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Boyd and was about fifty-six years of age at the time of his death. In the year 1885 he was united in marriage to Miss Julia Pope and to this union two children were born of whom one survives. This is a son, Harley who resides in this township. Mr. Boyd was a member of the F & A M of Elnora and was known as a kind neighbor and friend to all with whom he came to contact. Arrangements for the funeral service have not been completed a!
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Surnames: Robinson, Sanford,Young
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Hamlet Robinson is a native of Daviess Co., Ind., where he was born July 11, 1846, son of Elijah and Lucretia (Sanford) Robinson. He grew to manhood on the farm and in early childhood removed with his parents to Harrison Township, and attended the public schools. After attaining his majority he began working for himself, and has always followed the life of a farmer with the exception of four years. He settled on is present farm in 1872. He owns 161 acres of good and well-improved land. He has a fine residence and a good barn. In 1868 he married Amelia A. Young, a native of the county, born in 1850. They have seven children, as follows: Edwin, Flora, Ephraim, Stella, Frank, Amy M. and John. Prior to 1876 Mr. Robinson was a Republican, but since that time he has been a true and ardent worker of the National party, and was one of the first men in the county to advocate the principles and doctrines of that party. He and wife are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Ch!
urch, and he is, in every sense of the word, a self made man, and one of the best known and most prominent men of the county.
History of Knox and Daviess County Indiana
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Pages: 868-869
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Surnames: Ragsdale, Palmer,Combs
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P.H. Ragsdale is a son of John and Elizabeth (Palmer) Ragsdale, and was born in Daviess Co., Indiana, near Hudsonville, October 26, 1839. He is the sixth in the family, and was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. He remained at home, aiding his parents on the farm until the breaking out of the war in 1861, when he enlisted in Company G, Forty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry, for three years or during the war. He was so severely wounded at the battle of Perryville that he was unable to attend to his duties, and was honorably discharged February 28, 1863. Since that time he has followed agricultural pursuits, and in 1879 located on his present farm of 150 acres, where he has met with good success. September 8, 1864, he was married to Miss Melvina Combs, a native of Illinois, born December 18, 1839. To them were born these five children: Tolman R., Denby H., Arla May, Aden H.,and Ira H. Mr. Ragsdale was formerly a Democrat in politics, but is now a !
radical member of the National party. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
History of Knox and Daviess County Indiana
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Pages: 867-868
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Surnames: Ragsdale, Palmer, Chappell
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Dr. Mark H. Ragsdale is of Scotch-English descent, born in Harrison Township, Daviess County, Indiana, August 26, 1836, son of Joh and Elizabeth (Palmer) Ragsdale and is the fourth of eight children. His parents were born in South Carolina in 1802,the former in November and the latter in August. The family located in what was then the Northwest Territory, but what is now Daviess County, Ind., in 1811. Here the grandparents of our subject died. The Doctor's father died in 1848 and his mother in 1874. The family were among the pioneers of the county. Subject was raised on a farm, where he remained until 1857, when he began the battle of life for himself. In 1864, he enlisted in Company I, Forty-fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served one year. He began the study of medicine in 1871, under Jacob W. Clark,M.D., of Glendale, and attended medical lectures at the Indiana Medical College at Indianapolis, and began the practice of his profession in 1875 at Algiers, Pike!
Co, Indiana. After a one year's practice in that place, he located in Otwell, the same county, remaining five years. He then came to Glendale, where he has continued to practice his profession ever since. In September, 1885, he engaged in the drug and dry goods business at that place. He has been a very successful physician, and is a National in politics. He was married, February 22,1866, to Harriet P. Chappell, who bore him these two children: Francis A., born in 1866 and Arsulla E., born in 1881. Mrs. Ragsdale is a native of Daviess Co., born in 1845, and is a daughter of Elliot Chappell, a pioneer of the county.
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Pages: 866-867
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Surnames: Porter, McCoy,Jackson
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Rev. Marion Porter is a son of James W. and Ann (McCoy) Porter, and was born in Reeve Township, Daviess Co., Ind., January 22, 1850. He is the seventh of the family, and grew to manhood on the farm. At the age of twenty-one he began working for himself. He was educated in the common school and attended one-term of school at Washington, Indiana. the greater part of his education has been obtained through self exertion. He began teaching school in Reeve Township, and has taught every winter, with the exception of one, since 1869. He has met with excellent success and is considered one of the best teachers in the county. In 1875, he purchased his present farm of 160 acres, where he lived until 1885, when he rented his farm and moved to Harrison Township, where he now resides. October 30, 1873, he was married to Laura Jackson, a native of Reeve Township, born December 2, 1851. They have two children: Inez G. born in 1874, and Amy M . born in 1879. Mr. Poter and wife ar!
e memebers of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and August 9, 1884, he was ordained a minister of that denomination. He is a Republican and cast his first vote for U.S. Grant.
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Surnames: Porter, McCoy, Lemmon
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James Porter Jr., is a son of James W. and Ann (McCoy) Porter, and was born in Daviess Co., Ind., May 3, 1845, of Scotch-Irish descent. His father was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, in 1814, and his mother in Virginia in 1813. They came to Daviess County in 1838, and located in Reeve Township. Subject lived with his parents until twenty-one years old,when he began life for himself. He tilled his fathers farm for three years, and then purchased a farm in the southern part of the county, on White River, remaining there until 1877, when he purchased and located on his present farm. He owns 640 acres of good land, of which 540 acres are in a fine state of cultivation. In 1869, he began buying and selling stock, and raises a great many short-horned cattle. In August, 1863, he enlisted in Company K, One-Hundred and Seventeenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served nine months. He was honorably discharged in 1864. In September 1874, Mr. Porter married Judith Lemmon, a n!
ative of Dubois County, Ind., born March 5, 1851, daughter of Elijah and Elizabeth Lemmon. Two children blessed their union: Artie, born in 1878, and Clara born in 1880. Mr. Porter is a Republican, and joined the Masons in 1872. He is the largest land owner and heaviest tax payer in Harrison Township, and is one of the most esteemed and respected citizens of the county. His wife is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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Pages: 865-866
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Surnames: McCafferty, Palmer, Gilley
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Fenwick McCafferty is a native of Harrison Township,Daviess Co., Indiana, born May 12, 1829, son of Thomas and Catherine (Palmer) McCafferty, who were born in South Carolina, the father being of Irish lineage. They came to Daviess Co., Ind., about 1809, and settled in what is now Harrison Township. The father was a soldier in the war of 1812. Both parents died in this county. Subject spent his boyhood days on a farm, and when twenty-one years of age began working for himself. About twenty-four years ago he located on his present farm, which is moderately well improved, and is about two miles west of Glendale. At intervals for the last twelve years he has clerked in the store of A. T. Conley, at Glendale. He is in every sense of the word a self made man, and has battled his own way through life. He received a common school education, and takes much interest in the education and welfare of his children. He is a Democrat and cast his first vote for Pierce. He has hel!
d the office of assessor for Harrison Township, and was justice of the peace for three years. He is a member of the I.O.O.F. and in 1855, was married to Miss Anis Gilley, a native of Daviess County. To whom were born these four children: Mary C., Franklin L., Elizabeth J. and Tillman R.
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Pages: 864-865
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Surnames: Lamb, Bradley, Cussack
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James Lamb, farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Daviess Co., Ind., born September 3, 1838, son of Edward and Catherine (Bradley) Lamb, who were born in the "Emerald Isle", in 1811, and 1822, respectively. The paternal grandfather, James Lamb, was also Irish and lived and died in his native land. The family came to america in about 1832, and resided two years in New York, and then came to Indiana, locating in Daviess County, where they still reside. Subject attended the subscription schools of early days, and when twenty-three years old began working for himself. For some years he worked at the cooper's trade, but settled on a farm in 1863. He owns 400 acres of good land, and is one of the leading farmers of Harrison Township. February 3, 1863, he led to the hymeneal altar,Miss Ellen Cussack, born in Indiana in 1839, daughter of Nicholas Cussak. To their union these two children were born: Edward, born in June, 1869, and Thomas F., born in 1873. Mr. Lamb is a Demo!
crat, and an enterprising and public-spirited man, and an honorable citizen. The family are members of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church.
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Surnames: Jones, Johnson,Collins
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William W. Jones was born in Daviess County, Indiana, August 4, 1832, son of Joseph and Hannah (Johnson) Jones. The family was of Welsh descent. the father was born near Charleston, South Carolina, in 1801, and the mother in Kentucky in 1798. They both died in this county, the father in 1866, and the mother in 1862. Joseph Jones came to what is now Daviess Co.,Ind., in 1816 with his father, who was also a ative Carolinian, and a slave-holder in that State. He died in Daviess County in 1840. William W., our subject, attended the common schools and farmed until 1864, when he enlisted in Company E., Forty-fourth Indiana Infantry, and served about one year, when he was honorably dischatged. He had a brother in the late war who was shot at the battle of Cedar Mountain, and died there. After his return from the army, Mr. Jones resumed farming, and now owns 300 acres of good land. In 1852, he was married to Eliza Collins, A native of Knox Co., Ind., and was born in 1832. !
They became the parents of thirteen children, five of whom are living: Franklin S., Lydia O., Hannah M., Milton C., and Mason R. Mr. Jones is a republican and he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.
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Surnames: Johnson, Martin, Davis,Caylor,Kirk
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A. M. Johnson was born near where he now lives, March 28, 1829, and is a son of Hiram M. and Maria (Martin) Johnson, who were born in Kentucky, the former in 1802, and the latter in 1805. The Johnson family came to Daviess County about 1822, and located in Harrison Township. Our subject's father died in Daviess County in 1872. the mother yet lives and resides with our subject. Subject attended the common schools and resided with and aided his father until twenty-four years of age,when he began doing for himself. In 1853, he located on a farm near his present place of abode, where he remained until 1864, when he moved to his present place of residence. He owns 299 acres of the best improved land in the county. He was married in 1852, to Lydia Ann Davis, daughter of Abner M. Davis, who was a native Kentuckian,and for a number of years represented Daviess County in the General Assembly. Mrs. Johnson was born in Indiana in 1835, and bore her husband these two children!
: Henry S., born November 27, 1854 and Priscilla A., born January 1, 1858. They have two grandchildren,viz: Henry P. Johnson and Harvey A. Caylor. Formerly Mr. Johnson was a Democrat, but later became a Republican and an uncompromising Abolitionist. After the election of R. B. Hayes,to the presidency he became a National and has since been identified with that party. He is President of the County Central Committee,and is considered one of the first men of the county. Mrs. Johnson is a member of the Christain Church. Her mothers maiden name was Priscilla Kirk.
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Pages: 863-864
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Surnames: Donnolly, Remand, Molloy, Treanor,Crosby
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William Donnolly, farmer and stock raiser, is a native of Ireland, born January 6,1805, son of Thomas and Catherine(Remand) Donnolly, who were also born in the "Emerald Isle." When our subject was fifteen years old he left his native land and went to Canada, where he remained two years. He then came to the United States, and after living an unsettled life for some time finally came to Daviess Co., Ind., in 1836, and located where he now resides. He owns 190 acres of well-improved land and is one of the principal farmers of Harrison Township. In 1834, he was married to Mary Molloy, by whom he had eleven children, four of whom survive their mother, who died in 1859, viz: John, Dennis, Kate and Peter. Mr. Donnolly married, in 1874, Mrs. Mary (Treanor) Crosby, born October 5, 1829, daughter of James and Catherine Treanor. Mrs. Connolly came to Daviess Co., Ind., in 1840. The family are all members of the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, of which Mr. Donnolly was one of the !
principal founders. He is a prominent and worthy citizen and the family are highly respected.
History of Knox and Daviess County Indiana
Goodspeed Publishing; Chicago; 1886
Page: 862
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