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Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana (Wabash Twp). Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p 387 -- O. (according to 1880 census Obert) H. GRAHAM, farmer, Covington was born in Fountain County in 1832 and is the son of James and Jane SNODGRASS Graham, who were early and respected pioneers in Fountain County. Mr. Graham has been a resident of the county all his life. He owns 200 acres of well improved land. In 1812 (sic - 1852?) he married Miss Rachel COOPER, daughter of John Cooper and by this union they have six children: Katie; Lottie J; James : Courtenous L; Joseph H and Montie L.
1870 Wabash Twp #161 Fountain Co IN Census
Benjamin W. Graham 51 Farmer 7200/1625 Ohio
Ruth A. 47 Ohio
Byrom J. 22 Ind
Elmira J. 19 Ind
Julia A. 18 Ind
Mary E 16 Ind
Monroe 14 Ind
Crane, Guilford 19 Farm Hand
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana (Wabash Twp). Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p 386 -- B. W. GRAHAM, farmer, Covington was born in Madison County Ohio June 21, 1819 and is the son of James and Jane SNODGRASS Graham, who were natives of KY and came from Ohio to Parke County, Indiana in 1822 where they remained one year after which they came to Fountain and settled in what is now Wabash Township on what is now known as Graham's Creek. His father was born Jan 10, 1797 died in this county 1879. His wife was born 1795 and died about 1873. The subject of this sketch is probably as old a settler as now lives in Fountain having spent a life of usefulness in the way of improving and building up that part of the county in which he lives. He has always been engaged in farming and has accumulated a fine property of 200 acres of well improved land. IN 1842 he married Miss Ruth CRANE daughter of Moses and Susanah Crane, who came to the county about 1835. Mr. Graham's family are: Oliver; Byron J; Almira J; Julia A and Marietta. Three deceased: Oliver, Milford and Monroe.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 386. Levi RABB, farmer, Snoddy's Mills, is a native of Warren County, Ohio born Nov 7, 1827 is the son of Johnson and Mary Ainsworth Rabb, who removed to Fountain County, Indiana in 1829 and settled in Wabash Twp, where they were respected pioneers and citizens. They both departed this life about 1868 but are still fresh in the memories of many of the pioneers of the county. The father was a soldier in the War of 1812 and was at Hull's Surrender. Levi Rabb was raised on a farm, now owned by him which was his father's and has followed that occupation, excepting about 10 years which he spent carpentering. In 1853 he married Mary J. CONOVER daughter of William and Jane MITCHELL Conover, and a native of VA. Their father are: Annie wife of SS Wells; Mary wife of J. Bartley; Albert; Jennie; William; Libbie and one deceased, James. Mr. Rabb is the owner of a fine farm of 387 acres,t he most of which is of his own accumulation. In poltics he is a staunch republican.
Grace Newnum scrapbook -- ? date ? Newspaper - One by one the pioneers of our county are passing away and it will not be long until those who were a part in its making will all have answered the final summons and only be cherished in memory for the good they accomplished and the noble deeds that endears them to we who are enjoying the fruits of their labors and the hardships they endured. It is our sad duty this week to chronicle the demise of one of the grand and good pioneer fathers of whom it can be said the world was the better by his having been a part of it and when the spirit of Samuel Cade took its flight to the realms of a Great Beyond at 9:40 Tuesday night the curtain fell on a life that has most strikingly manifested what a success man can make of his allotted days in an honest and honorable manner if he will only work with zeal and worth to attain the pride of a high ambition. Uncle Sam Cade was one of the best known men in Fountain County, equally as well for his pure character as for his ability to succeed. He has been in poor health for some time, those who were near and dear to him fully realized that his race was run and that it was only a question of time, those until his labors would end and sun would pass beyond the horizon. His death was due to the infirmities of age. He had a strong constitution and battled nobly with fate. Only a few days prior to his death he was looking after his business affairs, but when dissolutions began he realized that the end was near and he was ready for the summons, he calmly passed away as if in a sweet sleep. Samuel Cade was born in this county where he spent his life, Feb 4, 1826 and was 82 years 2 months and 10 days of age at his death. He was a son of Wm. and Martha Campbell Cade who imigrated from the East to this county in 1823 and settled in Wabash Twp. They were among the very first settlers of the county and took an active part in the improvements and were zealous workers in the cause of religion, Mr. Cade having joined the Methodist Church when a young man. He died in 1840 and his wife died 1841. Their son Samuel inherited the good business and moral qualifications of his parents and early showed that he was destined to make a success. He was twice married, his first wife was Mary F. Conover who died June 29, 1852 to this union one child was born, their son Wm. who also preceded the father in death. He was married again Jan 4, 1855 to Eliza J. Clark, daughter of David & Mary Clark to this union 7 children were born: Mary Florence, wife of M. Nixon; Fanny O. wife of Henry Glascock; Mattie J, wife of RW Conover; Dade Cade; Bessie wife of Frank Hurst; and Clifford Cade while one, Carrie is deceased. those of the living are among the most highly respected and esteemed citizens of our county. they by their lives active in the present generation show the pure and noble teachings of their good parents and with their beloved mother, a dear and grand sister, aunt Jane Patton of Clarence, Ill and many other relatives as well as a legion of friends are bowed in grief when they are forced to realize that he who was so dear to them can only in the future be cherished din the sweetest pages of memory. Even those who were very near to Mr. Cade are unable to make more than an estimate of his accumulation but is known that he was one of the most wealthy men in Ft. Co and that he was the counties 2nd largest tax payers, only being exceeded by Sampson Reed whose holdings are in money while much of Mr. Cade is in real estate as he owned over 3000 acres and had not less than 50,000 loaned. His ambition in farming was stock raising for which much of his land is fitted and he was quite successful in it, and while he amassed a fortune far in excess of that attained by almost every man that has followed farming as an avocation, there are none who can say he ever did them an injustice, that he was ever guilty of a dishonest transaction nor that he not deal with them as he would have them deal with them. His success was due to his close attention to his affairs, his industry and the ability with which he was favored and in the closing of his life the county looses a pure good citizen whose place will be hard to fill. He had realized for some time that he could not be with us long an as he patiently awaited the end he made all the arrangements for the final duties having written in full as to how he wanted to be buried and by whom, that he wanted his sons and son-in-laws to be pall bearers and should it be so sent, his eldest grandsons to take their place. He chose the route he wished to be taken from his home to the Cade cemetery and there laid to rest by the side of his dear ones who had passed before. He wished his body embalmed and kept in the home he loved so well for 3 days and nights and that funeral services be conducted by a minister of the Methodist Church. This writing he left in charge of his daughter, Mrs. Conover and it is being faithfully carried out. The funeral will be from the residence 10:30 o'clock Sat morning services conducted by Rev BB Kessler, pastor of the ME Church in this city after which the remains will be laid to rest. Thus ends a full life of many noble examples that will prove of worth to the young and aspiring and it was such that those who mourn have that sweet consolation that he lived so that he would live gain in the home eternal.
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Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 385. Samuel CADE, farmer and stock raiser, Veedersburg, is one of the old and respected citizens of Fountain County. He is a native of the county and was born Feb 4, 1826 is the son of WIlliam and Martha Campbell Cade. His father was borni n Delaware on Oct 4, 1788 and married his wife in Pickaway Co Oh in 1823. She was born Jan 8, 1801 and in October 1823 they emigrated to Fountain County and settled in what is now Wabash Twp. They were among the very first settlers of this county. In an early day mr. Cade used to run flat boats down the Scioto River into the Ohio, thence to New Orleans, and has walked back from New Orleans three different times to the place of starting. After he came to Fountain County he took an active part in all improvements, and was a zealous worker in the cause of religion, having joined the Methodist Church as a young man. He was called to try the realities of the next world Nov 14, 1846 and his wife Jan 31, 1841. Samuel Cade, the subject of this notice, was raised on a farm in Wabash Township. He has accumulated a large tract of land, consisting of 1800 acres all of which is due to his energy and a close attention to business. He now owns 160 acres which his father bought at the land sales in 1822. He is also the owner of the Union Mills since 1873. He has one sister, Jane who was born in this county May 3, 1824 and is probably the first born in the county. She married D. Patton in 1844 and is now a resident of Ford County, Illinois. Mr. Cade has been twice married; first time in 1850 to Mary F. Conover. She died June 22, 1852. He married again, January 4, 1855, Miss Eliza J. Clark, daughter of David and Mary Clark. Mr. Cade has one child by 1st wife, William and six by present wife: Mary F wife of M. Nixon; Fannie O, wife of H. Glasscock; Martha J; David S; Clifford and one deceased, Carrie M.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 385 -- F. T. GRAHAM, farmer, Covington, was born in Wabash Twp, Fountain Co IN in 1825 and is the son of (George) Washington Graham, whose sketch will be found elsewhere in the pages of this history. Mr. Graham was reared a farmer, but has worked some at the carpenter trade. In 1850 he married Miss Harriet RABB, daughter of Johnson and mary AINSWORTH Rabb, who were early settlers of the county. Mr. Graham has 3 children: Alice, Mary F and Barton. Mr. Graham is the owner of 172 acres of land, and is a staunch Republican.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 374. William M. HATTON, Farmer, Attica, was born in Logan Twp Oct 6, 1849. His grandfather Hatton was an early settler from ohio locating Sec 17, Tw 21 Rg 7 in 1826. The farm which he improved and on which he lived and died is now the property of Henry Nave by recent purchase. His grandfather Swank was another pioneer, who came two or three years later than the Hattons, and set up at his trade of blacksmithing close by Henry Nave's. He afterward bought on the NE 1/4 of Sec 20. The Swank homestead has recently been purchased by the subject of this sketch, who also had just disposed of the Hatton homstead. Thomas S. Hatton was born 1823 and came here with his father from Ohio. He married Julia SWANK and the fruits of this union were 10 children 9 living: Thomas S; James E (born 1848); William M; Charles T; Mary C (deceased); John A; Frank E (born Oct 7, 1857); Joseph B; David H; Sarah E and Wlater B. William M. was married March 27, 1873 to Nancy C, daughter of Leonard and Ann Eliza HOUTS. She was born in Logan Twp, Dec 17, 1850. Her parents came from Ohio at an early day and settled on Lopp's Prairie. They ahve one child, Charles Edmund, born Dec 31, 1873. James E. Married Jan 24, 1870 to Mary A. Coppock who died July 7, 1878, leaving 3 children. Charles has been in business a short time in Attica, but recently sold out to his brothers, James E. and Frank, who now carry on the grocery trade. John A. is in the same business in Williamsport.
Portrait and Biographical Record of Montgomery Parke & Fountain Counties, Indiana. Indianapolis: Chapman Brothers, 1893, p 425. Benjamin F. CRANE is one of the later generations of farmers and stock raisers of Fountain County, native and to the manor born, who form an important element in the maintenance of the prosperity of the county and are helping greatly to extend its wealth. He is the son of an early pioneer of this part of Indiana who played an important part in developing the agricultural resources of this region. He is the proprietor of two farms in Shawnee and VanBuren Townships and makes his home on the one situated on Sec. 29, Shawnee. Mr. Crane is a son of James Crane, a native of Warren County, OHio and grandson of Jonathan Crane, who was born in the same county in the very earliest years of its settlement. His parents, who were from England were among its pioneer citizens. His brother, Sam, served as a scout throuth the Revolution and on the mother's side two brothers were killed during the struggle for independence. James Crane was married in his native county to Ann, a daughter of Jacob Shnorf, who was a PA Dutchman and one of the heroes of the Revolutionary War. After marriage the Cranes set out on horseback for their future home in the wilds of Indiana, his father having been to Fountain county the year previous and entered land from the Government. Mr. and Mrs. Crane's first home in the state was near Stone Bluff, where they lived but a short time and then removed to the mouth of the Shawnee, where James and his father operated a mill. They afterward sold out and James bought a farm on Lopp's Prairie, which he increased in size from time to time by furthe rpurchases until he became the owner of 600 acres of land. His father spent his last days on Osborne's Prairie, where he was instrumental in a large degree in the upbuilding of the Christian Church of which he was a devoted member until death closed his eyes to the scenes of earth at the venerable age of 89. His wife departed this life at the age of 82. The father of our subject continued to live on his farm in Shawnee Twp until 6 weeks before his death when he took up his residence at Covington where he and his wife died shortly after in 1875, his death occurring July 16. He was one of the early members of the Christian Church at Osborne's Prarie and used his influence to promote its growth spiritually and in numbers as one of its deacons until death called him hence. His good wife was also an earnest working member of that church. In his political convictions he was a sound Republican. He was the father of 11 children, of whom 3 sons and 3 daughters grew to maturity, Benjamin F and his brother, John D, the proprietor of the Revere House at Attica, being the only survivors of that family. Their brother William lived to be some 30 years old. Benjamin F. Crane was born May 14, 1850 on the old family homestead on Lopp's Prairie Shawnee Twp and his education was conducted in the local district school. He became thoroughly familiar with farming in all its branches, and when he arrived at years of discretion he selected agrictulre as the calling most suited to his tastes. After his marriage he located on the home place, his father deeding him 180 acres of land. He subsequently bought land of the other heirs of the estate, and had 350 acres of the old homestead. he sold 215 acres of it at a good price, and buying 225 acres at the rate of $80 an acre moved upon it in the spring of 1886, and now has under his management two finely appointed and highly cultivated farms which he devotes to general farming, raising a good class of stock. He has a fine farm residence which is well kept up. Everything about the place is neat and orderly, making it one of the pleasantest of the rural homes of this district. Nov 14, 1871 is the date of the marriage of Benjamin Crane with Margaret E, daughter of William and Mary (Hawk) Irvine. Her father was born in one of the early pioneer homes of Indiana and lived here until his removal to Ford Co IL where he died. Mr. and Mrs. Crane have been blessed in their happy wedded life with the following children: James W, who is 15 years old; Frank who died at the age of 2 1/2; Myrtle who is 11; Zua, aged 9 years; Pearly six years old; Ruth four years of age, and Baby Julia. Mr. Crane is numbered among our best citizens, and whatever concerns the well being of his native county is of deep interest to him. He is a well-known figure in its religious and social circles, and the Republican party finds in him a steadfast advocate. The Osborne's Prarie Christian Church with which his father's name is so closely associated, has in him one of its most estimable members and he has served it as Trustee for a number of years. He is also one of the trustees of the cemetery. He has recently been elected County commissioner.
Portrait & Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parke & Fountain Counties, Indiana. Chicago: Chapman Brothers, 1893, p 324 -- Evans CLAYPOOL is pleasantly situated on Sec. 21, Shawnee Twp, where he owns one of the finest farms for which Fountain County is so justly celebrated. This was also the place of his birth, which occurred Feb 24, 1825. His father, Wilson Claypool was born in Randolph Co, VA Aug 17, 1798 and was a son of Abraham Claypool one of the pioneers of Ross County, Ohio whither he emigrated from VA when the father of our subject was just two years of age. The latter was reared to agricultural pursuits, and early became a practical farmer. After his marriage, March 2, 1824, with Sarah, daughter of Richard EVANS, a prominent farmer of Highland County, he came to Indiana and settled for the summer at Connersville. In October of that year he wended his way through the wilderness to Shawnee Twp, and was one of the first to locate at this point. He bought land on Sec 21, and busied himself in the years that followed in reclaiming it from a state of nature. He first built a little cabin, in which he and his family lived two years, and he then replaced it by the substantial house which is still standing on the place, and this was his home until he closed his eyes in death July 18, 1876. When he came here there were but few settlers; Indians remained at their old haunts, and deer, wild turkeys and other game were plentiful, so that whatever else the family lacked in pioneer days, they were always provided with the choicest of wild meats. Mr. Claypool was much prospered in his calling and, adding from time to time to his original purchase, he had 700 acres of land at the time of his death. In politics, he allied himself with the Whigs in early days. His wife survives him, living with her son on the old homestead and is probably the oldest settler residing in the county. She was born Nov 13, 1805 and is still strong and active for a woman of her advanced years. She has ever led a Christian life, and has for many years been an earnest working member of the Presbyterian Church. She and her husband had 8 sons and two daughters. 9 of their children grew to maturity and 7 are still living: Evans; Benjamin, born May 27, 1826 died in infancy; Horatio R, born Feb 24, 1828 is in business at Covington; Solomon C, born August 17, 1829, and a prominent lawyer of Indianapolis; Robert W. C. who was born March 12, 1831, and is a farmer at Williamsport; Augustus Lewis, born Jan 22, 1833 is now in business at Springfield, Ohio with his brother-in-law, John W. BOOKWALTER; Abraham, who was born Jan 28, 1835 is a stock dealer at Ludlow, Ill; Jacob C, born March 2, 1840 was a Lt. of Co. H, 63rd Indiana Infantry; and sacrificed his life for his country, dying of sickness while in the army; Elizabeth born March 21, 1842, married Nelson CASE and died Feb 2, 1892; and Sarah Maria, born Jan 14, 1846 is now the wife of Joseph SHANNON a farmer of Kansas. Evans Claypool received a practical training in farming and for several years devoted himself to agricultural pursuits, and kept his farm of 300 acres up to a good standard of cultivation but has now retired from active labor, his farm, which is the source of a handsome income being operated by a tenant. Our subject's early educational advantages were exceedingly limited, as he was brought up under a pioneer regime, and the schools of his boyhood days were of an inferior class. But being of a studious nature, he has by a course of extended and judicious reading, coupled with excellent powers of observation, become well informed on all general subjects, and is well posted on the current topics of the time. Politically, Mr. Claypool is an ardent Republican and uses his influence to promote the interests of that party. He enjoys a high reputation and standing in the community as a thoroughly honest, trustworthy man and has the full confidence and esteem of all who know him.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: H.H. Hill, 1881, p 210 - 211.
Jonas C. AYLSWORTH, president of the Attica Mills Company, Attica, was born in Columbia county, New York, in 1831. He was the youngest child of Asaheland Harriet (CONKLING) AYLSWORTH. In 1839 the family removed to Granville,Licking county, Ohio. His father was a farmer, and he was reared a tiller of the soil. His education was obtained at Granville College, now Dennison University. In 1858 he went to Nebraska, where he lived five years; a part of this time he was a clerk in the United States land office. In the spring of 1863 he came to Attica and took an interest with Fallis & Plowman in the gristmill. It was then run by water and had but two sets of burrs. They increased the capacity by the addition of two more run of stones and put in a boiler and an engine, and it was henceforth a steam mill. This firm sold out to Brown & Telford, of La Fayette, and Mr. AYLSWORTH superintended it for the new company until July, 1874, when he was appointed special agent of the pension bureau. During most of the time he was in this service he was traveling in the east and the west on business for the government. In
October, 1877, he resigned and returned to Attica, and immediately the Attica Mills Company - a joint stock association incorporated under the general laws of the state, of which Mr. ALYSWORTH is president - was organized, and the mill, which had been standing idle a year or more, was again put to running. Since that time it has undergone a thorough refitting; the old machinery has been entirely replaced with new, comprising all the
latest improvements in mill fixtures, and the capacity which was reduced to100 barrels per day last year, has been increased to 150, while a further extension and improvement of the grades are now being made. They manufacture the "new process" and the "patent" flour altogether, and are doing a very large business. Their mill is one of the best in the state. Mr. AYLSWORTH was married to Miss Mary W. ATKINSON, of Pataskala, Ohio, daughter of Samuel ATKINSON, at one time warden of the Ohio penitentiary. She died in 1877. By this union were born five children: Harry S., Mary Harriet, Edwin H., William A., and Walter J. Edwin died in 1878. Mr. AYLSWORTH married again, in April 1880, Lura F. AYLESWORTH, of East Clarence, Erie county, New York. She is a communicant in the Baptist church. He has been a Mason twenty-seven years, and secretary of Attica lodge since 1868, except the period that he was in government employ. He is now a member and secretary of the board of education of Attica, having been elected the current year. He has served three terms as councilman of the city. He is more or less independent in politics, but the preponderance of his voting is with the republicans.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 162. Among the most prosperous firms of Covingtton is the furniture establishment of M. Boord & Co. The success of the firm is almost wholly due to the efforts of the party named in this sketch. Fremont, known as Mont Boord, is the oldest of the 9 children of Oliver and Catharine W. Ludlow Bood. His father is native of Van Buren Twp, Fountain Co In and mother of Ohio. Oliver Boord served faithfully his country in the dark hour of civil war as an officer, and since that hour of gloom gave place to his country's happiness he engaged in the hardware business. Mont, the special subject of these notes, was born in Van Buren Twp, Fountain County Nov 14, 1857 and came with his parents to Covingtin in the fall of 1866. He attended school what he could and early stood behind his father's counter, thus acquiring practical business knowledge. In 1876 he was engaged as clerk in the store of Whitney Prescott and continued in the same store as it came into the possession of JJ Clayton then TH McGeorge till June 1, 1879. He soon became associated with his uncle, Samuel Boord, on the condition he should take charge of the business while his uncle should furnish the capital. July 3 following he made his first trip to Chicago for goods and he was soon one of the merchants of Covington. He began business with a stock of about $1,200. In Sept 1880, the firm purchased the stock of TW McClure, and also occupied his room as well as their former building. Their business has increased so that they now carry a stock, including undertakers' supplies of about $5,000. They also have a branch store at Coal Creek. Mr. Boord is connected with the lodges of K of P and IOOF and is an industrious business man, deserving of patronage.
Portrait and Biographical Record of Montgomery, Parke, and Fountain Counties, Indiana. Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1893. p 240.
Elijah EARL, a valued citizen of Attica and for over 30 years a prominent agriculturist of Fountain County, Indiana long since won the confidence and esteem of the entire community among whom he dwelt by the wise administration of his duties as Justice of the Peace, an official position which he held for 29 consecutive years. During this long term of faithful service, the numerous and varied cases which came before him ever received his prompt and judicial attention, and so sensible were his ruling and decisions, that the litigants seldom carried their cases to a higher court. Our subjet and his parents were American-born, but his paternal grandfather was an Englishman, who early emigrated to this country and took an active part in the Revolutionary War. Thomas Earl brought with him from old England his family, also a goodly store of enterprise and courage. Ina ttempting to run the gauntlet of the enemy's blockade with a valuable cargo of molasses and sugar, he was captured, but he survived the perils of those troublous days and reared a family of hardy children one of whom, James, the father of our subject was born in Fredericksburgh, Md. in 1795. Having reached man's estate, James Earl married Miss Mary B. ADAMS, a native of Ky and born in 1797 where Bardstown now stands. The father and mother of Elijah Earl settled in Ohio at an early day and in Seneca County of the Buckeye state, our subject was born, Jan 27, 1828. He was the 6th in a family of 10 children and was about 4 years old when his parents, emigrating to the westward, located in Tippecanoe County, Indiana which portion of the state the chronicles of 1830 especially recommended to the settlers of that time, as containing much good and fertile land. Elijah was educated in the subscription schools of the county and there grew to manhood. IN 1856, our subject was married to Miss Salome Crouse, the daughter of David H. and Rachel (Gelwicks) Crouse. Mrs. Earl's father was a native of Mechanicsburgh PA where he was born in 1809. Her mother's birthplace was Chambersburgh Pa and the time of her birth 1814. Mrs. Earl who was the eldest in a family of 5 children, two brothers and two sisters, can claim a distinguished ancestry. Her great grandfather belonged to the royal family of his native land, Saxony, Germany and when he emigrated to America brought with him ample means to establish himself well in life. Among the members of the family who accompanied Otho Kraus to the New World was his little son, Justus, afterward the paternal grandfather of Mrs. Earl. Justus H. Kraus was a child when he crossed the stormy Atlantic wit his parents and settled in Maryland where the family resided for a time, later in 1858, locating permanently in PA which then gathrered many of the wealthiest and most refined citizens within its borders. Mr. and Mrs. Earl soon after their marriage settled in Warren County but later removed to their present home. The baluable farm of 180 acres upon which they reside has been brought to a high state of cultivation by its present owner. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Earl has been blessed by the birth of a large family of 13 children, all of whom ar enow surviving, and six of whom still brighten the home with their presence. The sons and daugthesr who have gone out from the home circle to found homes of their own and who are each and all useful and honored citizens, are Mary R, Victoria S, William H and Arthur C, all four of whom are residents of California, William H occupying a prominent position as Civil Engineer in Lassen County. The next two sons, QA and ME are residents of Tippecanoe County, Indiana the latter being a emmber of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Jennie the wife of Arthur S. Bass, is located at Armstrong, ill. Mr. and Mrs. Earl are active members of the Presbyterian Church, and both within and outside that organization are known as possessing an intelligent liberality and deep interest in all important matters of the day. They and their family of bright, energetic children are prominent social factosr int he success of benevolent and religious enterprises in Attica. In 1861 our subject became a Justice of the Peace by a large majority while Lincoln carried the precinct by one vote. In the succeeding 28 years his elections were carried by an almost unanimous vote, at tribute to the ability and honest impartiality which ever distinguished his various legal decisions.
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Subject: Re: [InFounta] Samuel CARTER bio - Jeff this is different from one
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Thanks Karen! This is my Samuel Carter. I have more on the family if
anyone is interested.
Karen Zach wrote:
> Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH
> Hill,
> 1881, p. 452
>
> Samuel Carter, farmer and stock buyer, Odell,
> Tippecanoe county, was born in Ross county, Ohio, October 18, 1809. He was
> reared a farmer, and has always followed that occupation, but for a number
> of recent years has also dealt in stock. In 1833 he came to Indiana, and
> made his home about Redwood Point in Warren county, for a year; then
> he came into the Shawnee neighborhood. In 1835 he bought where he now
> lives, and the succeeding year, May 27, was married to Anna, daughter of
> James F. Mills, an original pioneer settler in Davis township. They have
> six children: Margaret E., born March 27, 1837 (married Stephen Beach;
> died November 3, 1868); Amanda, August 4, 1838 ( died next day);
> Elizabeth, October 18, 1840 (wife
> of Alexander Bever, of Hillsboro); James F.,
> September 18, 1842; Caroline, November 3, 1844 (wife of A. T. Sayers); and
> Robert, December 6, 1847. Mr. Carter and his wife are prominent members of
> the Baptist church. He has filled the office of trustee of the township,
> and is one of the leading and substantial men of the community. In
> politics he is a democrat.
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Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill,
1881, p. 452
Samuel Carter, farmer and stock buyer, Odell,
Tippecanoe county, was born in Ross county, Ohio, October 18, 1809. He was reared a farmer, and has always followed that occupation, but for a number of recent years has also dealt in stock. In 1833 he came to Indiana, and made his home about Redwood Point in Warren county, for a year; then
he came into the Shawnee neighborhood. In 1835 he bought where he now lives, and the succeeding year, May 27, was married to Anna, daughter of James F. Mills, an original pioneer settler in Davis township. They have six children: Margaret E., born March 27, 1837 (married Stephen Beach; died November 3, 1868); Amanda, August 4, 1838 ( died next day); Elizabeth, October 18, 1840 (wife
of Alexander Bever, of Hillsboro); James F.,
September 18, 1842; Caroline, November 3, 1844 (wife of A. T. Sayers); and Robert, December 6, 1847. Mr. Carter and his wife are prominent members of the Baptist church. He has filled the office of trustee of the township, and is one of the leading and substantial men of the community. In politics he is a democrat.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 283. William E. LEATH, farmer, Newtown, born in Warren County, Indiana, June 5, 1844 was the son of Silas and Mary Ann Barbry Leath, who emigrated from VA in an early day. His father was a carpenter by trade and helped erect the old buildings now standing in Attica. He died in that place about the time of William's birth and the mother a year later. At the age of 4 our subject was bound out as an orphan. In Feb 1862 he enlisted in Co C 2nd Batt. US Inf. He fought at Cedar Mountain Aug 1862 and begin captured at that place was confined in Libby Prison & Belle Isle six weeks and then paroled. He returned to the army just in time to be reviewed by Gen McClellan before he was finally relieved of the command of the army of the Potomac. He fought afterward at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Mine Run, Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Laurel Hill, Cold Harbor, Tolopatomy Creek, North Anna, Bethesda Church, Petersburg and the Weldon RR, at which latter place he was taken prisoner. He was held six weeks at Belle Isle, revisiting his old quarters as a prisoner of war. He was then removed to Salisbury and on March 7, 1865 was paroled at Greensboro NC and delivered at Wilmington; then was taken to Annapolis and from there to Ft. Hamilton NY where he received his discharge from a faithful and honorable service of 3 years 3 months. Returning home he went to farming. March 18, 1871 he was married to Sallie A. NEAL daughter of Nathan Neal. Their six children were born in the following order: Mary Winnie, April 28, 1872; Joseph Silas May 2, 1873; Augusta May May 1, 1876; Anna Frances, Dec 12, 1877; William Thomas, Nov 17, 1878 and James E. June 17, 1880. Mr. Leath has lived in Fountain Co since 1868. He and his wife belong to the New Light Denomination of Christian and is a republican.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 283. Thaddeus S. COLBY, blacksmith, Newtown was born near Oswego, NY Aug 1, 1823. He is the son of Samuel and Jemima Northrup Colby and was reared a farmer. At age 19 he went to work to learn the blacksmith's trade. In 1844 he came west and stopped in Ohio where he worked with his brother at his trade. About 1850 he came to Delphi, Indiana and remained there 3 years. He then went to Clinton Co and followed blacksmithing and farming till the war broke out. He then volunteered in Aug 1861 and went to the army in Co K 10th Ind VOl., Col. MD Manson. He was in the battles of North Fork, Mill Spring, Chickamauga, and Mission Ridge. He served int he Atlanta campaign and fought at Resac,a Kenesaw Mt and Atlanta. He served also on deatil as blacksmith. He was mustered out of the service in Sept, 1864. Next spring he went to Nashville and obtained government employment as smith. In the fall he returned to Indiana. In 1866 he settled in Newtown and has since lived here working at his trade. He was married in 1853 to Caroline COLEMAN who died in 1856 leaving one living child, Joseph. April 2, 1868 he celebrated his nuptials with Catharine P. BLACK daughter of Aaron Black of newtown. Both Mr. and Mrs. Colby belong to the Baptist Church and the former is a Maosn. He is also a republican in politics.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 282. John S. RIFFLE< physician and surgeon, Newtown was born near Piqua, Ohio 1832. He was left an orphan when quite young but was kindly provided a home in a family by the name of Hilliard, who resided in Piqua. By an arrangement of his guardian he was sent to the academy in Piqua 3 years. After having completed a scientific course he began school teaching and the study of medicine in 1849 and was engaged in notable schools in 4 different states in the Union. He sailed in 1851 with an invalid brother to the isthmus of Panama and returned across the Gulf of Mexico to New Orleans then went to Houston, TX. He taught in the HS there 14 months and continued study of medicine under Dr. Parker. He started home in 1853 crossing the Gulf the 3rd time. Arriving at New Orlenas he found navigation stopped on account of yellow fever except that a single steamboat bound for St. Louis would start in 3 hours. Having a little time he visited some of the hospitals to see the patients suffering from the disease and as far as possible to study its cause and nature. Deaths at that time were about 100 a day. He took passage ont he Bunker hIll for St. Louis at 4 o'clock int he evening. He remained there two weeks after arrival, then crossed the river to Alton, ill; thence to Jerseyville where he continued the study of medicine under Dr. Harriman until the beginning of the session at the Missouri Medicial College of 1853. There he recieved his first medical degree at the close of the session of 1855. HIs last was obtained at Long Island Colelge HOspital, Brookly, NY. He entered the Union Army as a private soldier in 1861 in 40th Reg Ind Vol. Inf. he was promoted hospital steward and soon after assistant surgeon and served as such until he was honorably discharge at Texanna, Texas in 1866. Thence he crossed the Gulf making his 5th passage across that body of water; 3 times before the war, twice during. After the close of the rebellion he locate din Newtown, Indiana in the practice of medicine and surgery where he still remains.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 280. Jacob G. SNYDER, farmer, Newtown, son of Christian and Jane Wright snyder was born in Washington Co MD March 9, 1833. His grandfather, Jacob Snyder was a soldier int he war of 1812 and fought before Baltimore in the defense of that city, when the British General Ross was killed. This occasion was the original of the national son gof the Star Spangled Banner. Francis S Key of Baltimore went on Board the British fleet to negotiate for the release of some prisoners and was detained by the admiral until the conclusion of the attack on Ft. McHenry. It was while awaiting with the thrilling anxiety which those noble lines express, the issue of the bombardment that he composed that inimitable battle hymn so unrivaled for pathos, sensibility and the fire of holy patriotism. In 1853 Mr. Snyder came west to FOuntain Co and worked the firs two years by the month; then he retned land until 1868 when he bought his farm of 40 acres. When a young man he learned the miller's trade but has followed it only a single yearsince his reisdence in Indiana. He was married Nov 1,1 855 to Mary Ann MILLER, daughter of Daniel Miller, who settled on Dry Run 1834. She was born April 28, 1836 They have 4 daughters and one son: Ruth Jane Oct 14, 1845 wife of Milton Emmons of Attica; Czar T. Nov 30, 1858; Dora Oct 18, 1861; maggie May 10, 1865 and Della i Dec 25, 1868. All this family are professors of religion. The father was in the communion of the United Brethren Church from 1851-1868 when he joined the Presbyterians. He was a licensed preacher from 1865-68 and several years before had been licensed by quarterly conference "to preach and exhort." He organized the first Sabbath School at Union Cemetery Church which was in 1870. He was superintendent there 7 years at the Dry Run school hosue two years and Voorhees School house one year. His wife and children belong to the New Light Church. In politics he fraternizes with the greenbackers. In the winte rof 1853-4 Mr. Snyder was a scholar at th elog schoolhouse in Riley Nieghborhood int he south part of Richland Twp. Next winter he taught int he same place and "they organized a debate." In the course of a discussion a "tall sycamore" to give emphasis to his position and statements in a gust of tumultuous eloquence, leaped upward clear from the floor, and to his sudden surprise struck his head with much force against the ceiling which borught down the house in a scene of uproarious amusement. The next Saturday that ceiling was raised by nailing the boards to the rafters. John Shade did it.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 279. David HAAS farmer Newtown son of Daniel and Eva Reed Haas was born in Northumberland Co PA Jan 14, 1814. His grandfather and grandmother emigrated from Germany and the former was a soldier in War of 1812. Mr. Haas was raared on his father's farm but when he passed his minority he was in business of teaming; this he did not abandon till 1852 at which date he removed his family to Newtown and purchased a farm, which he has since cultivated and improved. In 1842 he married Eliza SMith at Pottsville, PA. She was born at West chester, Chester Co Oct 26, 1824. THey have the following children: Jeremiah b Feb 6, 1843; Albert Wellington, Sept 21, 1844; Charles Willets, March 4, 1846; Emma Rebecca Dec 19, 1847 wife of Ira Burlingame of Davenport, Iowa; Mary Alice, Jan 15, 1851 wife of Robert Carter of Shawnee Mound; John Pleasant born Jan 12, 1853; martin Luther Feb 13, 1855; Elmira Amanda April 12, 1858 wife of William Robinson of Attica; and Eva Floernce, Nov 25, 1860 wife of WG Cole. Jeremiah was a soldier int he late war, under two enlistments his service amounting to about 2 years; and Charles was in the army six months at the cose of the war and his health was ruined by exposure. Mr. and Mrs. Haas have been professing christians for 20 years; they first united with the Methodist Church but a few years ago transferred to Baptist. He is democrat.
Beckwith, H. W. History of Fountain County, Indiana. Chicago: HH Hill, 1881, p. 279. Allen C. SCHERMERHORN, farmer, Newtown, eldest son of Jacob C and Martha A (Odell) Schermerhorn was born in Richland Twp Nov 9, 1852. He was educated at Stockwell Collegiate Institute, spending nearly 3 years. His sister's death occuring just before the end of the year, when he would have graduated in the scientific course, he lacked 10 weeks of finishing it and did not return to receive his degree. He was married Sept 15, 1875 to Rhoda Unity daughter of John S. Martin.Both are members of Methodist Church. He has been a Mason six years and has his membership in Richland Lodge No 205. He owns 100 acres of land and his wife 212 acres. In the homestead where they live are 152 acres of choice land. He is an active man in his community and politically a republican.