JONATHAN STRETCH, Tippecanoe Township
THOMAS STRETCH, the father of this gentleman, was born in Pennsylvania,
January 23, 1784. His father came from Ireland when a mere lad, and for
many years was engaged as a school teacher. THOMAS STRETCH was married
to MISS ANTHA MUNGER, a native of Vermont, July 27, 1807. His son,
JONATHAN, with whom we are more directly interested in this sketch, was
born in Champaign County, Ohio, November 7, 1817. From that place, he
moved with his parents to Miami County, Ohio, in 1818, thence to Butler
County, Ohio, and from that point to Tippecanoe County, Ind., in 1830,
with his parents, five brothers and three sisters, of whom all are now
deceased, save the subject of this sketch, and one sister, MRS. EMILY
GRAVES.
In 1846, MR. STRETCH united in marriage with MISS DELILAH KNIGHT of
Carroll County, Ind. His wife is of Irish descent and was born in Miami
County, Ohio, removing to Carroll County, Ind., with her parents, at the
age of 7 years remaining a citizen of that county until the date of her
marriage. They have five children living, viz.: FANNIE, FLORA, JESSIE,
ETHEL and LOUI.
From early youth, MR. STRETCH has been engaged in the pursuit of
farming. That he has been successful in his chosen avocation is
witnessed by his fine farm and the evidence of comfort by which he is
surrounded. His upright character has not failed to secure him friends
among those with whom he has been associated, and his standing in the
community is first class.
Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 43
Kingman Brothers, 1878