"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Washington Township and Nashville" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

REV. ROBERT J. WATTS was born October 29, 1848, near Nashville, Ind., and is the eighth of eleven children of the family of Mason and Elizabeth (McClery) Watts; the former a native of Virginia, the latter of Kentucky, who emigrated to Decatur County, Ind., and thence to this county about 1847, where Mr. Watts died. Robert J. Watts was reared on a farm, received a fair school education, and when nineteen years old attended the Clear Springs High School, in Jackson County, Ind., after which he taught school and prepared himself to enter the State University, since which he has been Principal of the high school in Nashville. June 27, 1871, he married Miss Lizzie Guthrie, a native of Ohio, with a result of three children - Everett W. (deceased), Ella M. and Alma L. In 1882, he commenced his labors in the ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he now devotes the larger portion of his time, and the prospect for his success and usefulness is very flattering. He is an extremely liberal Democrat, a worthy, Christian man, and an enlightened citizen.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Washington Township and Nashville" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

JOHN S. WILLAIMS was born in this county November 1, 1849, and is the fifth of the ten children of Alfred and Nancy (Mathis) Williams. He attended the public schools of Nashville, and when eighteen years old commenced teaching, continuing the same until 1873, at which period he was elected Assessor; served four years, and thereafter engaged in farming. November 7, 1882, he was elected County Auditor, which position he yet occupies. April 20, 1871, he married Sarah E. Woods, whose father, Jackson Woods, died a prisoner of war at Macon, Ga. Six children followed their union: Eva, Alfred S., infant (deceased), John N., Jennie and an infant. Mr. Williams is a Democrat, a Patron of Husbandry, and he and wife belong to the Missionary Baptist Church.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Washington Township and Nashville" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

ALFRED WILLIAMS, father of the above, was born in East Tennessee, November 6, 1822. His grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier, and had been several times made prisoner by the British; he died a pensioner in 1849, aged ninety-five years. The father of our subject was a native of North Carolina; served as Second Lieutenant in the war of 1812; was at the battle of New Orleans; settled in Monroe County in 1825, and later in Brown County, Ind., of which he was appointed Treasurer before its organization, and elected afterward. Alfred Williams was made Assistant Surveyor of Brown County in 1854, elected in 1856, and re-elected in 1858. He was elected Treasurer in 1862, and also a Legislative Representative of this county afterward, and finally Representative from Brown and Bartholomew Counties.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Washington Township and Nashville" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

SAMSON J. ANDERSON, farmer and stock-breeder, was born April 26, 1840, and is the eldest of the family of Allen S. and Sarah (Cannatsay) Anderson, natives respectively of Virginia and Kentucky. Samson attended school in boyhood when not engaged in farm work, and lived with his parents until August 25, 1859, when he married Mary E. Terhune, by which union they had seven children, six of whom are living - Rozilla, Lorena Alice, Walter Q., Ettie Viola, Vestal and Ed. S. Mr. Anderson is owner of 248 acres of good and well cultivated laddn, also with barns and implements, the finest brick residence in the county, and a pear orchard of 1,000 trees. Mr. Anderson is also raising Clydesdale horses, short-horn cattle, Oxford Down sheep an China-Poland hogs; he, in company with Mr. Mosier, introduced this stock into the county. He was Deputy Land Appraiser of this county in 1869, 1870, and has a good farm, 120 acres of timber land having been given him by his father. He is an active Democrat and a highly respected citizen.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

GEORGE M. ANDERSON, farmer and stock-raiser, was born October 31, 1842, in this township, and is a son of Allen S. and Sarah Anderson, natives respectively of Virginia and Kentucky. George M. resided with his parents until February 19, 1863, when he married Margaret Terhune, a union which was honored by four children - Amanda C., America A., Dora E. and Alonzo W. Mr. Anderson is possessor of 300 acres in good cultivation and improvement, having in addition three good orchards, also the homestead place, which is likewise well improved, and containing one of the best residences in the county. He now lives on eighty acres entered by his father, and forty by his mother. Mr. Anderson is a prominent and consistent Democrat; has been several times made School Director. He is an honored Mason, an upright citizen, and very generally and highly regarded.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

JOHN W. BEATY, pioneer farmer and stock-raiser, was born June 3, 1828, in Shenandoah County, Va., and is the eldest child of the family of Samuel and Mary (Stell) Beaty, natives of Virginia. John W. had poor advantages for an education, his mother having died in his youth, at which time he was compelled to labor for a livelihood, and when of age commenced tobacco-raising on shares. November 6, 1851, he married Susan Smith, of Ohio, which nuptial were succeeded by three children - William H., Ermine E. and George W. After the death of this wife, in 1857, he married Nancy Gregg, by which second union he was parent to five children - John (deceased), C.D., Mary B., Samuel H. and Oscar Allen. Mr. Beaty came hither with his parents in 1844; moved to this county in 1850, and settled in Hamblen Township, and purchased 160 acres, which he improved, and in 1867, moved to where he now lives, having also 150 acres on Bean Blossom Creek; Mr. Beaty was the only Road Superintendent of the county; the law being abolished thereafter. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a liberal, genial gentleman.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

MICHAEL T. BROWN, a farmer and stock-raiser, was born September 6, 1836, in Marion County, W.Va., and is the third child of Dennis and Elizabeth (Toothman) Brown, natives of West Virginia. Michael T. Brown was reared a farmer, and September 11, 1856, married Mary Beach, of Marion County, W.Va., and to this union were born nine children - John F., Samuel D., Marion L., Rebecca E., Margaret E., Lillie Bell, Martin T., Ann Eliza and one deceased. Mr. Brown moved to this county in 1865, and settled where he now resides on 110 acres, in good cultivation and with many improvements. Mr. Brown is a leading Democrat, a practical farmer, a successful business man, an upright gentleman and reputable citizen.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

GEORGE A. BRUMMET, farmer, was born December 22, 1840, in Monroe County, Ind., and is the fourth of the nine in family of Joab and Sarah (Brummet) Brummet, natives of Tennessee and of German extraction. George A. Brummet was reared to farming as a business, and with a meager education. When he was six years of age, he came with his parents to this county, having been early settlers of Monroe County, and settled in Washington Township, where Mr. Brummet purchased 500 acres. Our subject lived with his parents until March 6, 1861, when he married Miss Martha, daughter of William and Elizabeth Snider, from which union succeeded four children - Eli (deceased), William McClelland, Arwine and Thena Catherine (deceased). Mrs. Brummet died September 12, 1875; and January 11, 1877, Mr. Brummet wedded Miss Elizabeth, daughter of John and Elizabeth Brown, and to this second marriage three children were granted. Mr. Brummet moved to his present residence in 1861; it comprises 125 acres, which is considerably improved with good buildings, orchards and the like - almost all of which was acquired by his industry and management. In politics, he is a Democrat.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

WILEY BURNS, farmer, was born October 16, 1832, in Morgan County, Ind., and is a son of Wiley and Mary (Baker) Burns, natives of Kentucky and of Scotch and Welsh descent respectively. Our subject received a fair education and taught school for four terms in this county. September 15, 1857, he married Nancy K. Hastings, of Morgan County, and to this union were born four children - Melissa V., Mattie, Elmer E. and Thaddeus S.; their mother died April 4, 1872, and Mr. Burns, April 18, 1876, wedded Emily A. Matthews, and this union produced two children - Wiley and Katie. December 21, 1863, he enlisted in Company H, Seventieth Indiana Infantry, and served in the following battles: Resaca, Cassville, New Hope Church, Lost Mountain, Kenesaw, Marietta, Peach Tree Creek, Atlanta, Savannah, Bentonville and the march through Georegia. He was discharged June, 1865, came to this county in 1867, and settled on 155 acres of well-improved and planted land, where he makes a specialty of fruit-raising. Mr. Burns is a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Knights of Honor. He is a leading Republican, and was elected Trustee of this township one term. He is an honest man, an upright citizen, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

JAMES L. CAMPBELL, farmer, was born March 18, 1854 in Washington County, Ohio, and is the eldest of the eleven children of James C. and Minerva (Flint) Campbell, natives respectively of Pennsylvania and Ohio, and of English and German extraction. James L. Campbell was reared on a farm, and in the lull of farm work obtained some education, and afterward attended for one term the State University, by which he became a teacher, having already taught fifteen terms, several of them in Illinois. The father of our subject purchased 150 acres of timber land in this township, on which he made improvements and resided until his decease. March 16, 1863, James L. Campbell married Miss Rachel C., daughter of William and Elizabeth Snider, to which union were decreed two children - Walter and James A. (both deceased). Mr. Campbell is the possessor of 156 acres, with improvements, appointing, planting and stocking, which makes the place a choice and valuable one; he is a prominent Democrat and an enlightened citizen.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

THOMAS W. DAVID, pioneer farmer, is a native of Jackson County, Ind., and is the second child of five boys and five girls of John and Morning (Weddell) David, natives of Virginia. Our subject passed his early days on a farm, with a very limited education; was born September 8, 1827, and moved with his parents to this county in 1835, who settled on Bear Creek, where his father entered 140 acres, and remained until his death. February 2, 1846, Thomas W. David married Sarah E. Tomey, to which union were born ten children - Adeline (deceased), Mary C., John E. (deceased), Elizabeth, Serepta H., Willie, Daniel W., Lewis E., Silva V. (deceased) and an infant. Ms. David died October, 1822, a member of the Christian Church, and February 2, 1884, Mr. David wedded Eliza Jane Hale, a native of East Tennessee. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Twenty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged after seventeen months' service, and resumed active farm life. He has several times been appointed School Director, and is an earnest Republican. Mr. David moved to where he now lives on Lick Creek, in 1869, where he owns eighty-five acres in a good state of cultivation, well and variously improved, containing good buildings, orchards, etc., etc.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

GEORGE R. EARLYWINE, one of the pioneers of this county, is a native of Bartholomew County, Ind., and is the sixth child of the family of George W. and Sarah (Doan) Earlywine, natives of Kentucky and respectively of German and English extraction. George R. Earlywine was reared to farming, with a fair school education, and lived at home until his majority. He was born June 16, 1841, and February, 1864, enlisted in Company D, Seventeenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and was engaged at the following heroic battles; Dallas, Tyson's Cross Roads, Noonday Creek, Belle Plaine, Cotton Creek, Stone Mountain and many others, being discharged September, 1865. December 28, 1865, he married Amanda Hendricks, by which alliance were born nine children - William Sherman, Sarah D., Fannie L. (deceased), London H., Wilis F., Ordella Jane (deceased), Thomas B., Minta and Jesse J. Mr. Earlywine is owner of 130 acres cultivated and improved. He is an earnest Republican and an estimable citizen.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

MILTON FLEENER, pioneer farmer, was born June 1, 1818, in Washington County, Ind., and is a son of Nicholas and Nancy E. (Johnson) Fleener, natives respectively of Virginia and North Carolina. Milton was reared a farmer by his parents, who came to this State in 1820, settled near Bloomington, where they entered and cleared land. Our subject remained at home until September 28, 1837, when he married Eliza Jane Davison, a native of Ireland, from which union descended three children - Joseph N., James P. and Margaret Ann (deceased). In 1840, Mr. Fleener removed to this township, where he purchased 320 acres, which he improved, and to which he added until he controlled 800 acres. He was elected Constable for one term, Associate Judge for seven years and County Commissioner one term. Mr. Fleener is owner of several lots in Needmore, also a good store building. He and wife are members of the Christian Church.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

LUTHER FLINT, farmer, was born April 25, 1815, in Vermont, and is the youngest child of Porter and Lucy (Farwell) Flint, natives of Massachusetts. In 1827, his parents moved to Ohio, purchased 120 and entered 80 acres, which they improved. December 10, 1835, Luther married Miss Mary, a daughter of Edward and Prussia Edwards, to which union were born nine children, seven now living - Minerva, Prussia, Hannah, James, Lucy, Miranda and Caroline; this mother died February, 1872, and June 9, 1875, Mr. Flint wedded Lucinda Long, by which union succeeded two children - Jasper and Laura. Mr. Flint moved to this county in 1868, and settled on his present home of 190 acres, containing good house, barns, orchard, fnecing, stock, etc., the bulk of which he has acquired by his own efforts, unaided and continued. He is an active Democrat, and a reputable citizen. He and wife are members of the Baptist Church. The paternal grandfather of our subject was a soldier of the Revolutionary war.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

JAMES FLINT, stock-raiser and farmer, was born April 13, 1843, in Washington County, Ohio, and is the fourth of the nine children of Luther and Mary (Edwards) Flint, natives respectively of Vermont and Ohio. James was reared to farm labor, attended the common schools, and lived at home until September 5, 1862, when he married Isabella Livingston, from which descended seven children - Mary E., Albert M., Jacob C., Alonzo T., Salina V., Lorena E. and Lulu. February 24, 1864, Mr. Flint enlisted in Company C, Thirty-sixth Ohio Infantry, and served until the succeeding September. In 1866, he moved to this county, settled in Jackson Township, purchased 140 acres, mostly timber, which he improved, sold, and afterward bought sixty-seven acres, where he lived three years, and later purchased 145 acres, where he is now living, and which he has cleared, improved and adorned - all the outcome of his labor and economy. Mr. Flint is a Democrat, and is now serving as County Commissioner. He is a good citizen, a reputable gentleman, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

LEWIS FRITSCH was born in Germany March 13, 1816, and is the second child of Joseph and Frances Fritch, the former a native of France, the latter of Germany. Our subject was taught farming in the fatherland, as well as shoe-making. In 1837, he came to the United States by way of New Orleans; traveled to Hamilton County, Ohio, where he worked on a canal; and there, April 13 1839, he married Sarah Ann Prail, from which union issued three children - Margaret Jane, James W. and Francis (deceased). Mrs. Fritch died August, 1843, and Mr. Fritch married a second wife March 18, 1845, Ellen Aldrich, to which union seven children were born: Joseph F., Nathaniel, Hannah Ellen, McAllen, Andrew (deceased), John (deceased) and Conrad; this wife also died; and November 23, 1858, he wedded Elizabeth Stump, from which lst marriage descended seven children - Catherine A., Nancy E. (deceased), Christopher, Frederick (deceased), Isaac M., Mary (deceased) and Martha A. After marriage Mr. Fritch moved to Shelby County, Ind., purchased sixty acres, sold the same in 1849, and removed to where he now lives, having purchased 130 acres, which he cleared, improved, and to which he added, owning now 255 acres - a comfortable home and valuable estate. Mr. Fritch is a reputable citizen and, with his wife, is a member of the Christian Church.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

LEWIS M. FRITCH, merchant, is a native of this county, was born August 13, 1851, and is the fourth of the seven children of Lewis and Ellen (Folsom) Fritch. Our subject was raised as a farmer's boy, lived at hoome until nineteen years old, then went to LaBette, Kan.; remained two years working on a farm, and returned home thereafter to assist his father. November 1, 1877, he married Miss Melissa A., daughter of Andrew J. and Mary E. (Armstrong) Vaughn, and by this union these parties became parents of four children - Jason H., Herman J., Lewis A. and Alonzo E. Mr. Fritch farmed for a time after his marriage, and in 1873 engaged in the lumber and stave business, which he continued to pursue until 1882, when he purchased a stock of general merchandise. In 1883, he moved his goods and family to Needmore, where he has continued the business, having an excellent and selected stock. Mr. Fritch has been successful in his venture, and now employs a wagon for dealing in all varieties of produce. He has displayed valuable business traits, and is a popular merchant. In politics, he is a National, and was Postmaster at Richards for eighteen months.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

RILEY GORDON, farmer, is a native of Butler County, Ohio, was born September 16, 1832, and is fifth of the family of Riley and Sarah Gordon, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch extraction. Our subject was reared on a farm, with poor advantages for education, most of which he gained after his marriage. When nineteen years old, he began working by the month, which he continued for eight months, and two years later as a teamster. December 17, 1856, he married Elizabeth Jones, with an issue of eight living children - Willard G., Ida May, Charles E., Mary M., Edward Riley, Armina E., Olive Q. and Louisa E. Mr. Gordon became a resident of this county in 1869, and in 1875, moved to his present residence on seventy acres of good and improved land. He is also owner of 300 acres near Georgetown. He has served as Justice of the Peace, as Land Appraiser for two terms, was Deputy Prosecutor of the county for a time, and now is Deputy Prosecutor for this and Hamblem Townships. His first vote was given for C.L. Vallindingham for Congress.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

WILSON HELMS is a native of this county, was born November 22, 1822, in Harrison County, Ohio, and is the eldest child of Isaac and Rebecca (Mehaffey) Helms, natives of Pennsylvania. William Helms, when fifteen years of age, began to work by the month, and September 28, 1845, he married Mary Ann Smith, a native of Ohio, and to this union were born eleven children, of whom ine lived to receive names. Mr. Helms moved to this county in 1854, settled on Bean Blossom Creek and purchased 100 acres, which he cleared and improved. This farm contains a fine residence, good buildings, orchard, etc. - all self-made, and he has given his children each $600 when married. September, 1864, he enlisted in Company C, Twenty-second Indiana Regiment, but was in hospital during nearly all his term, and was discharged July 17, 1865. Mr. Helms has been generally successful in life, but had his property destroyed by fire, during which his children were obliged to leave the house without clothiing, two daughters having lost their lives thereby. Mr. Holmes is an active Republican and worthy citizen.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

THOMAS H. HENDRICKS, stock-raiser and farmer, is a native of Johnson County, Ind., was born February 15, 1839, and is the fifth of the ten children of Landon and Drusilla (Hardesty) Hendricks, natives of Kentucky, and of German descent. Thomas H. was reared a farmer, and lived with his parents until November 28, 1860, at which time he married Emeline, daughter of Jacob and Nancy Hougham; to this union were born five children - Ida M., Emma D., Albert H., Ira and Odus. In August, 1861, Mr. Hendricks moved to Tipton County, purchased 220 acres, which in 1868 he sold and removed to Johnson County, purchased eighty acres, lived twelve years, and, in 1881, came to this county, and now resides on 265 acres, well-improved, cultivated and adorned; he also give considerable attention to breeding stock, especially Poland-China hogs. He is an active Republican, has served as School Director for eight years, and is a highly regarded and greatly trusted citizen. Mrs. Hendricks is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

LEWIS JONES, farmer, is a native of Monroe County, Ohio; was born October 9, 1824, and is the second of the seven boys and three girls born to Samuel and Cisner (Hamilton) Jones, natives of Pennsylvania; the former of English-German, the latter of Irish-German descent. Lewis Jones was reared on a farm, but enjoyed very spare advantages for education, and remained with his parents until December 31, 1846, when he married Margaret Ann, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Potts) Turner; to this union were born six children - Mary Elizabeth, Minerva A., John Harvey (deceased), Hannah Jane (deceased), Martha Ellen and Sarah Ann (deceased). In 1854, Mr. Jone moved to this county, settled near Georgetown, and two years later removed two miles northwest of Georgetown, remained seven years, and thence to where he now lives, having purchased eighty acres, well-improved, with good buildings, orchards and the like - the whole an outcome of his will and energy. September, 1864, he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-fifth Indiana Regiment, and served in the following engagements: Savannah, Cheraw, Columbia, Bentonville and numerous others, including Sherman's march, and was in the grand review, receiving his discharge June 14, 1865, after which he resumed farming in this county. Mr. Jones is a Democrat, has served as Township Trustee, and is an upright man and worthy citizen.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.

HENRY C. LEGGE, farmer, was born September 16, 1842, in Bloomington, and is the eldest son of William A. and Mary (Hight) Legeg, natives of Kentuky. Mr. Legge graduated from the State University in 1861, and engaged in the stock and livery business. In 1862, he enlisted in Company A, Fifty-fourth Indiana Regiment; was discharged after three months, then re-enlisted for three yearas in Company A, One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Indiana Regiment; was mainly engaged in guard duty, and was discharged honorably as Corporal. December 15, 1864, he married Miss Elizabeth F. Dunn, with an issue of six children - William D., Margaret M., Carter L., Howard W., Emma and Henry R. Mr. Legge moved on the farm he now occupies in 1869; it comprises 165 acres of improved, cultivated land, with good buildings, orchards, etc. Mr. Legge is an enterprising, valuable citizen, a member of the G.A.R., and one of the active Republicans of the county.

"Counties of Morgan, Monroe & Brown, IN - Jackson Township" - published in 1884 by F.A. Battey & Co.