”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clay Township

JESSE M. SWIGART, of Clay Township, was born in Ohio, September 13, 1841. He was the third son born to Samuel and Jane (McPherson) Swigart, natives of Ohio. In 1842 his parents immigrated to this county and located upon a farm in Clay Township. His boyhood and youth were spent upon his father's farm. In August, 1863, he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Eighteenth Indiana Regiment, from which he was discharged in the following March. In the spring of 1865, he re-enlisted in Company C, One Hundred and Fifty-fifth Indiana Regiment, f rom which he received his final discharge in the following August. At the close of the war he returned to this county and took up farming at the old homestead in Clay Township. He farmed here about two years. He then farmed at different places in the township until 1873, when he took his family and immigrated to Oregon. Here he was engaged in agricultural pursuits for three years. He then returned to this county and located upon a farm owned by his father-in-law, Joshua LaRose. A year later he removed to a farm in Section 13, Clay Township. In September, 1878, he moved to Logansport, where for nearly three years he ran a meat market. He then returned to the farm he formerly occupied in Section 13, Clay Township, where he now resides. March 12, l868, he married Alice LaRose, a native of Clay Township, this county, born October 8, 1848. To them have been born twelve children, among whom were three pairs of twins - all living: Grace, born February 3, 1869; Lillie May, born April 12, 1878; Annie, born March 30, 1872, died August 22, l822; Earl, born November 20, 1870; Dora, born April 27, 1876, died September 3, 1879; the next was an infant daughter, born October 1, 1877, died November 12, 1877, unnamed; Blanche and Bertha (twins), born October 29, 1878; Noah and Frank (twins), born July 9, 1881; and Fannie and Ella (twins), born March 26, 1884. In politics Mr. Swigart is a Republican. He has a comfortable home in the town of Adamsboro. He is an upright man and an enterprising citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clay Township

JOHN W. THOMAS, one of the substantial citizens of Clay Township, was born in Beaver County, Penn., January 18, 1826. He was the second son born to Mansfield and Sarah (Wright) Thomas, natives of Connecticut and Pennsylvania, respectively. He came with his parents to Trumbull County, Ohio, when quite small. In 1844 they imrnigrated to this State and located at North Manchester, Wabash County, where his father, being a carder and clothier by trade, ran a woolen-mill for two years. He then went to Peru, where he continued that business about ten years. Here his death occurred in 1874. He had been a soldier in the war of 1812, and was an ordained minister in the United Brethren Church. His mother died in September, 1844. His parents are both interred in the cemetery at North Manchester. Seven children in all were born to these parents, their names being Mansfield A., Sarah, Elizabeth, Clarinda, John W., Minerva, and Eliza Ann, all of whom are living except Mansfield A., who died at about forty-seven years of age. In 1855 subject came to this county and located in Clay Township, where he built and operated a woolen-mill until 1863. In this year he removed, to a farm in Sections 14 and 15, same township, where he has ever since resided. In 1867 he built a large woolen-mill in Adamsboro, which he conducted for eight years. He has ever since given his entire attention to agricultural pursuits. Elizabeth Wilson, a native of this county, born March 5, 1831; became his wife October 27, 1849. She was the daughter of Richard and Jane (Worl) Wilson, natives of Kentucky and Ohio, respectively. To this union four children have been born: Sarah M., bonl May 28 1851; Rozalia, born September 30, 1852; Eugene W., born March 12, 1855, and Alice Ann, born August 13, 1858, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Thomas is a member of the F. &. A. M. lodge. Politically he is a Republican.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clay Township

DUDLEY H. WELLS, a native of Connecticut, was the oldest son of Samuel and Charlotte (Butler) Wells, both natives of Connecticut, of English descent. He was born December 15, 1824. When he was yet a child his parents immigrated to Orleans County, N. Y. Here his parents spent the rest of their lives. In 1846 he immigrated to Fulton County, this State, where he located upon a farm. In 1863 he removed to this county and settled upon a farm in Section 7, Clay Township. In 1874 he removed to a farm in another part of the same section, where he has ever since resided. July 3, 1848, he was married to Mary S. Davis, a native of Albany, N. Y., born, of Irish and Dutch descent, August 2, 1829. She was the daughter of Joel H. and Mary (Harvey) Davis, both natives of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Wells have had four children: Francis D., born, October 3, 1849, died April 18, 1851; Harriet C., born July 4, 1853; William A., born February 14, 1836; Hubbard S., born May 21, 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Wells belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Wells is a Republican. He has a farm of eighty acres of good land, about sixty-five of which is in cultivation. He is an enterprising and successful farmer and an influential citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clay Township

WILLIAM WILSON, one of the pioneers of this county is the youngest child of Gen. Walter Wilson and Mary (Williams) Wilson, formerly of this county. He was born in Gibson County, this State, January 28, 1818. His father was a solclier in the war of 1812, and at the battle of Tippecanoe held the rank of captain. He was afterward promoted to the rank of brigadier-general. About one year previous to the battle of Tippecanoe, his father and one Mr. Barron were sent from Vincennes to the site where the battle was afterward fought, for the purpose of arranging, if possible, terms of peace, which at this time, being exposed to the dangers of the wilderness and the red-man's arrows, was not an enviable mission. Our subject had four brothers and two sisters, all of whom are dead. In the fall of 1830 ge came with his parents to this county and located upon a tract of lancl which two years before, his father had purchased from the Indians. This was on the right bank of Eel River, in Clay Township, and it is still principally owned by heirs of the family. In 1846 he moved to Logansport, where he engaged in the livery and stage business. This received his attention until 1861, when he was appointed postmaster of the city of Logansport. He held this position until 1865, when he engaged in the pork-packing business. In 1878 he engaged in the jewelry business. In 1881 he removed to a farm in Sections 15, 21 and 22, Clay Township, where he has since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. December 13, 1838, he was married to Sarah Wilson, a native of Maryland. She died January 31, 1844. In 1845 he was married to Amy Ann Henry, a native of Ohio, who died about two years later. May 24, 1849, he was married to Martha Ann Campbell, a, native of Delaware, born May 16, 1830. She was the daughter of Davicl and Thirza (Meredith) Campbell, both natives of Delaware. By his first wife was father of three children: Mary Eliza, born October 29,1840, died October 1, 1861; David Walter, born March 13, 1842, died August 15, 1842, and Alexander, born January 3, 1814, served during the late war in the Seventy-third Indiana Regiment, and was drowned in attempting to swim a horse across Osage River, Kansas, May 22, 1866. To his second marriage one child was born, Freeman H., who lived about two months. His third wife bore him seven children. Their names are Byron, born Angust 3, 1850; Amy Ann, born July 24, 1852; William, born March 9, 1855; Carrie Theresa, born January 10, 1858, died August 22, 1858; Lincoln and Hamlin (twins), born November 16, 1860, the latter, Hamlin, died when a child, Edwin, born July 30, 1863, died in infancy. Politically Mr. Wilson is a Republican. While a citizen of Logansport he held the office of city marshal four years. He also served as councilman for Second Ward one year. He at present occupies a farm of 133 acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an influential citizen and highly respected in the community in which he resides. His parents are both interred in the family burying ground upon the old homestead in Clay Township.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clay Township

JOHN WINGFIELD, of Clay Township, was born in Franklin County, Va., October 3, 1848. He was the third son born to Oliver P. and Delilah (Smith) Wingfield, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter a native of Virginia, of Dutch and Scotch-Irish descent. In the fall of 1864 he was drafted into the Confederate service, but was out but one month. In April, 1867, he located on a farm near Charleston, W. Va. In the following June he immigrated to this State, and located upon a farm in Jackson County. In January, 1868, he removed to a farm in Miami County. In 1869 he took a trip to Kansas, but shortly afterward returned to southern Illinois. Two months later he returned to this State and worked for a while upon a farm in Wabash County. In April, 1870, he returned to Miami County. In the fall of 1871 he came to this county and located in Adams Township. In July, 1877, he located where he now resides, in Section 11, Clay Township. Margaret A. Etnier, a native of this county, born March 29, 1851, became his wife August 8, 1877. She was the daughter of John and Eliza Etnier, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Wingfield is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and a Democrat in politics. He has a comfortable home, three miles northeast of Logansport. He is an industrious farmer and a good citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clay Township

JOHN H. WHITE, of Clay Township, was born in Frederick County, Va., January 3, 1825. He was the fourth son born to Batley and Hannah (Hair) White, both natives of Frederick County, Va., of English descent. His father was a saddler by trade. Having learned the trade himself at an early age, he worked with his father until he was seventeen years old. His father, in the meantime, had irnmigrated to Washington County, Penn. This was in 1828. In the fall of 1843 they immigrated to this county and located upon a farm in Clay Township. Shortly after locating here our subject went to Logansport, where for eighteen months he worked at his trade. He then returned to his father's in Clay Township, and has ever since been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In March, 1861, he removed to a farm in Section 3, Clay Township, where he has since resided. He married Jane H. Davis, a native of Adams Township, this county, born, of English and Scotch-Irish descent, April 4, 1839. She was the youngest daughter of Joel H. and Mary (Harvey) Davis, both natives of New York. Her parents immigrated to this county from New York in 1837, and located in Logansport. Mr. and Mrs. White have but one child, Horace M., born October 20, 1861, married to Emma C. Puterbaugh October 26, 1882. To this latter union one child has been born, Edith A., April 17, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. White belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics he is a Republican, and does all he can to promote the interests of his party. In the spring of 1882 he was elected to the office of justice of the peace in Clay Township. In the spring of 1886 he was elected assessor of the township and is the present incumbent. He has a good farm of 160 acres of land, five miles northeast of Logansport.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clay Township

ANDREW DODDS is one of the pioneers of Clinton Township, and was born December 26, 1826, in Butler County, Ohio. His parents were John and Margaret Dodds, both natives of Ireland. At the age of four years his parents immigrated to this county (in 1830) ; here our subject has spent his entire life on a farm. April 1, 1851, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Spader, and to this union were born eleven children, viz.: Magaret, Ira, Edna, Benjamin, Carrie, Henry, Williard, Laura, Charles, Minnie and Josephine; all now living, and residing within eight miles of their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Dodds are members of the Lutheran Church. He began life a poor boy, and by dint of industry and perseverance he now owns a fine farm of 130 acres in Section 10. He has lived to see a wonderful change in this county. What was once a wilderness is transformed into beautiful farms; the little village of Logansport has changed into a beautiful city. Mr. Dodds expects to end his days where he has spent the best part of his life.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

HUGH FITZER is one of the pioneers of Cass County, and was bom in Lawrence County, Ohio, March 14, 1827. His parents were Joseph and Sarah (Woods) Fitzer; the former a native of Kentucky, the latter was a native of Ohio and of German and Irish descent. They were united in marriage about 1821, in Lawrence County, Ohio, where they resided on a farm until 1831, when they immigrated to this county, and settled on the farm where our subject now resides, in the fall of that year. Prior to this, in the fall of 1830, Mr. Fitzer came out and entered 160 acres, and it was on this that, in December of 1831, they pitched a tent and commenced to make a home in the wilderness. They soon had a rude log cabin built, in which they spent the winter, and for several years this cabin was their home. Here Hugh spent his boyhood and youth, aiding in the farm work, receiving a fair education for that day. He remained at home until his marriage, which occurred August 6, 1861. On that date he was united in wedlock with Nancy J. Hynes, daughter of John and Nancy Hynes, pioneers of this township. She was born March 31, 1842, in this township, where she has always resided. To this union were born two children: Willard C. and Harry J., both of whom are now living and attending school. Willard is taking the scientific course at Purdue University, where he has been about two years. Mr. and Mrs. Fitzer are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Fitzer is a Democrat. He began life in fair circumstances and has accumulated considerable property. He now owns 455 acres of fine improved land in Section. His improvements are modern and his is a very pleasant home.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

JOHN HYNES is one of the pioneers of Clinton Township. He was born in Westmoreland County, Penn., on the 23d of November, 1811; his parents were John and Barbara (Binkerd) Hynes; the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter a native of Virginia. They began married life together in Pennsylvania. About 1815 Mr. Hynes was called away. In 1816 Mrs. Hynes and her only son, our subject, left Pittsburgh on a flat-boat for Cincinnati, on their way to Montgomery County, Ohio, where Mrs. Hynes had relatives living. Here John spent his boyhood and youth on a farm, attending the schools, receiving as good an education as that day of log school-houses afforded. His mother being a widow, and John her onlychild, it devolved upon him to do his utmost to support her. When he was seventeen years old he heard of the sale of the Canal lands in this county, and about the last of September, 1830, started for the Wabash country. After entering his land he returned to Montgomery County, Ohio, and returned to work on a farm. On March 29, 1832, he was united in marriage with Nancy Coble, daughter of Emanuel and Rachel (Galahan) Coble. Nancy was born December 15, 1811, in Montgomery County, Ohio, where she spent her life up to the time of her marriage. This union was blessed with fourteen children, namely: Rachel, Henry, Harriet B., Mary A., Frances A., Samuel, Nancy J., Sarah E., Emily, Lavina, John, Rebecca, Margaret and Ellen. Mr. and Mrs. Hynes left Ohio on the 5th of September, 1832, and started to find his tract of land in this township. On the 16th of this month they found themselves upon their own soil, and unloaded the wagon under a beech tree. Here they commenced to clear up a home where all was then a wilderness. Mr. Hynes' early recollections of pioneer days is good, and he is one among the few who came here over 50 years ago, that lives to narrate the trials of pioneer life in this county. He is the oldest resident of this township that brought his family when he came. Mr. Hynes has accumulated considerable of property. He now owns 138 acres of finely improved land in Section 11. He also aided his sons in securing homes. Thus, we see a life well and honorably spent. Mr. and Mrs. Hynes are members of the Christian Church, and have taken an active part in the church for forty-five years. Deat called Mrs. Hynes away on the 15th of November, 1883. Mr. Hynes expects to end his days on the old homestead, where he has spent the best part of his life. Politically he is a Democrat, and voted for Andrew Jackson in 1832. He has held the office of county commissioner and trustee, and justice of the peace in his township, all of which he held with credit to himself.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

SAMUEL HYNES, the fifth of a family of fourteen children born to John and Nancy (Coble) Hynes, born September 2, 1840, on the old homestead in this township. He aided his parents on the farm during his youth, and at twenty-one began life on his own responsibility and spent three winters in chopping cord-wood. At the age of twenty-four he was united in marriage with Mary J. Stewart. She was the daughter of James and Anna E. (Cook) Stewart, natives of Pennsylvania. She was born December 3, 1844. To this union were born two children, namely: Effie A., February 2, 1868; Chloe G., Jannary 22, 1879 - both of whom are now residing with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Hynes are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Hynes is a Democrat and believes in the principles of "Jackson." He began life on his own responsibility in fair circumstances, and now owns 314 acres of fine tillable land. Being reared on a farm, he has adopted farming as a life occupation, and can be classed today among Clinton's most successful farmers.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

JOHN H. MARSHALL was born March 4, 1804, in Montgomery County, Ky. He was the fourth of a family of ten children born to Hubert and Ruth (Hanks) Marshall. They were natives of Kentucky. In 1811 they immigrated to Orange County, this State; thence to Gibson County; from there to Monroe, and in 1833 they removed to Carroll County. John was reared on a farm and received a fair education for that day. At the age of sixteen he began to do for himself by working at any thing he could get to do to make an honest penny. January 22, 1832, he was united in marriage with Margaret Kendall, daughter of Thomas and Mary Kendal1, born in Hamilton County, Ohio, February 6, 1813. When about three years old, her parents immigrated to Jackson County, this State. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall began life together in Monroe County on a farm. They had born to them eleven children: Mary, John, Ruth, George K., Susannah, Salena, Margaret, Hubert, Sarah, James J., and Candace, six of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall are members of the Christian Church, and have been active members forty-six years. During this time Mr. Marshall has acted as a minister nearly thirty-five years. Politically Mr. Marshall is a Republican, and has always upheld the principles of this party. He voted for Andrew Jackson for President, but when the war broke out he began to vote the Republican ticket. Gov. Noble, of this State, comrnissioned him a captain of a militia company in Monroe County. He owns a fine farm of forty-seven acres in Section 3. It is a pleasant home close to the city, and where Mr. and Mrs. Marshall expect to end their days.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

GEO. K. MARSHALL. Prominent among the citizens of Clinton Township is the subject of this sketch. He was born in Rock Creek Township, Carroll County, this State, January 21, 1840. His parents were John H. and Margaret Marshall (see sketch). Our subject spent his boyhood and youth on a farm in Carroll County, receiving a good common school education. August 14, 1861, he enlisted in Company A, Ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers, and participated in all the campaigns for which his regiment is famous. After his return from the war he engaged in farming, and on December 24, 1865, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth N. Yost, daughter of Adam H. and Naoma Yost, old and respected residents of this county. She was born April 17, 1847. To this union were born five children: Cora, Howard A,, Leora J., George Arthur and Annie E., two of whom are dead - Howard and Leora. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Marshall is a member of Tipton Lodge, No. 33, F. & A. M., also of Logansport Post, No. 14, G. A. R. Politically he is a Republican, and firmly believes in the principles of his party. He is at this writing trustee of his township, being elected in April, 1886. His is a comfortable home, situated in Section 3 and near the city.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

ALFRED B. MYERS is a native of this township. He was born on the farm where he now resides on the 16th of April, 1842. He was the youngest of a family of four children, namely: Isaac N., Henry C., Mary A. and Alfred B., born to John and Ann (Swisher) Myers. They were united in marriage in the fall of 1830, in Preble County, Ohio, and immigrated to this county in 1833, and entered 240 acres of wild land in Section 26. Here, in a cabin, our subject was born, and he spent his boyhood and youth on the farm, aiding in clearing and making a home. His early education was good for that day of log schoolhouses. On August 15, 1802, he enlisted in Company H, Ninety-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He took an active part in the Vicksburg campaign, Jackson, Miss., Chattanooga, and participated in all the leading battles around Atlanta, and went with Gen. Sherman through Georgia. Shortly afterward he received an honorable discharge, and returned home to enjoy the Union he had fought so bravely to preserve. He returned without a wound, notwithstanding the fact that he took part in fifteen regular engagements, and some of them were the hottest contested battles of the war. After his return home, or on the 23d of November, 1863, he was united in matrimony with Hannah Klepinger, daughter of Henry and Mary Klepinger, old and respected residents of this township. She was born August 15, 1844, in this county. To this union were born three children, namely: Elmer T., born January 20, 1867, died February 27, 1868; Alice M., born May 23, 1869, died September 5, 1877; Grace L., born December 13, 1876. Mr. Myers is a member of the G. A. R., is a Republican, and believes in the principles of his party. He began life on his own responsibility in fair circumstances, and by dint of industry and perseverance has accumulated considerable property. He owns a fine improved farm of 240 acres, in Section 26. It is the old homestead, where he was reared and has spent the best part of his life. Being raised on a farm, he has adopted farming as a life pursuit, and is today one of Clinton's most successful farmers.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

MRS. SALLIE NEFF is the widow of Jonathan Neff, who was born in Franklin County, Va., June 30, 1797. His parents were Jacob and Polly Neff, who immigrated to this county in 1829, and settled on the Wabash, in this township. Here they resided until their deaths. When Jonathan was twelve years old his father immigrated to Montgomery County, Ohio, and here Jonathan resided until his marriage, which occurred July 3, 1825. On this date e was united in wedlock with Sallie Kinnaman, daughter of Samuel and Nancy Kinnaman; the former a native of North Carolina, of German descent, the latter a native of South Carolina, of Irish descent. Our subject was born on the 16th of June, 1804, in North Carolina. When she was ten years of age her parents immigrated to Montgomery County, Ohio. Here she spent her young life up to the time of her marriage. They began life together in Ohio, and resided there until 1830, when they removed to this county and settled on the farm where she now resides. Here Mr. Neff purchased 320 acres of wild land, built a cabin, and began to make a home. At this time there were but few settlers south of the Wabash, below Logansport, in this township. Mr. and Mrs. Neff had born to them eight children, viz.: Jacob, born July 1, 1826, died March 16, 1856; Washington, born November 1, 1827; Daniel and Polly, born April 16, 1829 (Polly died in 1830); William, born June 12, 1832, died in 1872; Sarah, born July 15, 1834, died in 1582; Jonathan, March 11, 1836, died June 25, 1854, and Lucinda, born October 24, 1837, died March 11, 1859. Mr. Neff was also called away, after a long and useful life, on February 7, 1880. He was one of the pioneers of the county. Mrs. Neff and two sons, Washington and Daniel, survive him.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

WASHINGTON NEFF is one of the pioneers of this county. He was born November 1, 1827, in Preble County, Ohio. His parents were Jonathan and Sarah (Kinnaman) Neff. Washington was three years old when his parents came to this county, in 1830, and he spent his early days here on a farm, receiving a fair education for that day. At the age of twenty he began to do for himself by engaging at farm work by the month. On November 3, 1850, he was married to Nancy J. Carter, daughter of Walter and Anne (Damuron) Carter, old and respected residents of this county. Nancy was born August 1, 1831. They had born to them nine children, Annie, Lucinda, Amanda J., Emma A., Benjamin F., Edward C., Rosetta, Laura, and an infant unnamed. Annie, Benjamin F. and Rosetta are deceased. Mr. Neff is a Democrat, and votes the ticket on national affairs. He began life in fair circumstances, and today controls a fine farm in Section 3. He has spent the most of his life on the farm where he now resides and expects to end his days.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
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Clinton Township

DANIEL K. NEFF. The subject of this sketch was born in Preble County, Ohio, April 16, 1829. When he was one year old his parents immigrated to this county, which makes our subject a resident of fifty-six years, and places him among the pioneers. Here his boyhood was spent on the farm where he now resides, and his early education was fair for that day of log schoolhouses. At the age of twenty-one he began life on his own responsibility, by working for his father by the year. On November 20, 1856, he was united in marriage with Mary Aha. To this union there were born nine children, namely: Napoleon E., Celia, Agnes J., Walter S., Marion F., Warren B., Minnie, Clara and May - two of whom are deceased, Napoleon and Agnes. Mr. and Mrs. Neff are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Neff is a Democrat, and firmly believes in the principles of his party. He began life a poor man, and by industry and perseverance has accumulated considerable of this world's goods.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

JAMES E. PATTERSON is a native of Tippecanoe County, this State. He was born in Lafayette, August 18, 1830; he was the third of a family of six children born to James and Sarah (Whitcomb) Patterson; the former a native of Montgomery County, Ohio, the latter a native of Vermont; the former of Irish and the latter of English descent. They immigrated to this county in 1851, and settled on the farm where our subject now resides, and remained here until their respective deaths. James spent his early life in Tippecanoe County on a farm, receiving a fair education. He was about twenty-two years of age when he came to this county, on December 10, 1857. He was united in marriage with Margaret Brown, daughter of James and Salina Brown, old and respected residents of this township. They began life together on the farm where Mr. Patterson now resides. This union was blessed with three children, namely: Minerva I., born September 8, 1858; John R., born December 1, 1859; Laura A., September 27, 1861- all of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson lived happily together until she was called away, on July 12, 1873. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and loved by all who knew her. Since her death, Mr. Patterson has continued to reside with his children on the old home farm. He is also a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is a Republican, and firmly believes in the principles of his party. The father of Mr. Patterson was born on the 8th of May, 1796, and departed this life on September 18, 1864. The mother of Mr. Patterson was born November 27, 1799, and was called away April 22, 1874.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Clinton Township

OLIVER H. PORTER. The subject of this sketch was born in Fayette County, this State, on December 30, 1835. His parents were William and Nancy (Justice) Porter, both natives of this State; the former was born on the 4th of March, 1810, and the latter about 1815. They were married in Fayette, on December 20, 1832, and began life together in limited circumstances on a farm. Soon after, in December, 1836, the mother of our subject was called away. In 1844 Mr. Porter was again married to Elizabeth (Callants) Cooper, and immediately immigrated to Cass County and settled in Section 13, where they resided until their deaths; the former died in 1860, and the latter in 1878. Oliver spent his boyhood and youth on this old homestead, and owing to the amount of work necessary in clearing up a home in the woods, and the short school terms, he received a limited education. At the age of twenty-three he began life on his own responsibility by engaging in farming and dealing in stock; this he followed until the 24th of December, 1863, when he was united in marriage with Rosanna Benner, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Hizer) Benner; the former a native of Maryland and the latter a native of Ohio, of German descent. She was born November 21, 1839, in Carroll County, this State. To this union were born four children, namely: William H., born November 12, 1865; Daniel A., born September 1, 1867; Katie Mc, born March 13, 1870; Quincy A., born August 17, 18S1 - all of whom are now living. Mrs. Porter is a member of the Christian Church. Politically Mr. Porter is a Republican. He has never sought office and prefers to attend to his own private business, which requires the most of his attention. He now owns two fine fnms, one in Section 3, this township, and the other in Rock Creek Township, Section 22 Carroll County. He has for some years paid considerable attention to the raising and handling of Percheon-Norman horses, and in 1875 he purchased and brought to this county the first pure blooded horse of this breed ever imported to this county.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Clinton Township

RICHARD TYNER is one of the pioneers of this county; he was born in South Carolina on Octcber 3, 1806. His parents were James and Margaret (Givens) Tyner, natives of South Carolina, of Irish descent, they both being born in 1776. The parents of our subject immigrated to Franklin County, this State, in September, 1807. Here they resided until 1813, when they removed to Fayette County. Here Mr. Tyner, Sr., resided until his accidental death, which occurred in 1823. Mrs. Tyner continued to reside on the old home farm until her death in 1838. Richard remained at home and took care of his mother and brothers and sisters, they being John, Samuel G., James, William, Daniel, Lucinda, Malinda and Matilda, until he was twenty-seven years of age. On December 20, 1832, he was united in marriage with Emily Ross, daughter of Andrew and Hannah (Dale) Ross, natives of Kentncky, of Scotch descent. Emily was born in March, 1811. Prior to this, in 1831, Mr. Tyner visited this county on an inspection tour. The next year he returned and bought the farm on which he now resides for $1.37 ½ an acre. In the fall of 1833 he brought his yonng wife and one child and settled on his land. He had $70 in money and the personal property he could haul in an ox wagon. Mr. Tyner is one among the few who came here and opened up settlements in this county. He has lived to see a, wonderful change take place. The married life of Mr. and Mrs. Tyner was blessed with nine children: Letitia, Jordan R., James, William, Elizabeth, Caroline, Daniel, John and Merideth - four of whom are deceased: James, Letitia, Daniel ancl Caroline. Mrs. Tyner was called away June 3, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Tyner were members of the Baptist Church. Politically Mr. Tyner is a stanch Republican, and has always taken an active part in politics. He voted for Andrew Jackson in 1828, but walked 130 miles in three days, in 1832, to vote against him, and has fought Democracy ever since. He has never missed an election, and never expects to. In 1839 he was elected county commissioner, and served six years, during which time the court house was paid for, and let the contract for building the Bridge Street bridge across Eel River, purchased the poor farm and the site where the high school building now stands. He was elected land appraiser, and appraised all the land in Cass County. He has also held the office of trustee of his township two terms. During all of his official life he has acquitted himself with credit. He now resides on the old home farm, consisting of 200 acres of the finest land in Section 5.

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Clinton Township

ANDREW CALDWELL, an enterprising and progressive farmer, is a native of Ireland, where he was born in February, 1827. His parents were William and Margaret Caldwell, natives of Ireland; the former of Irish, and the latter of Scotch descent. They lived and died in Ireland. Andrew resided in Ireland until he was twenty-five years of age, attending the schools and receiving a fair education. In April, 1832, he sailed for America and landed in Philadelphia, and began work on a farm in Pennsylvania; here he remained three years, when he immigrated to Preble County, Ohio, in 1855, and engaged in farm work; here, March 9, 1865, he was united in marriage with Lizzie Garner, daughter of John and Fanly Garner, of Union County, this State. Lizzie was born August 29, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell had born to them five children: James, Fanny M., Annie, Sarah E. and Zenry V. Annie and Sarah E. deceased. Mr. Caldwell now owns a fine improved farm of 80 acres, in Section 8, upon which he has resided since the spring of 1869.

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Deer Creek Township

BENJAMIN F. BIRD is a native of Decatur County, Ind.; was born July 14, 1828. His parents were William and Maria (Dent) Bird, natives, respectively, of Kentucky and Virginia; former of Scotch and the latter of German descent. They were married in Kentucky. Benjamin was reared on a farm; his education, for the day, was fair. At the age of twenty-two he began life on his own responsibility. October 18, 1849, his marriage with Harriet Small, daughter of John and Nancy Small, old and-respected residents of Decatur County, was solemnized. Mrs. Bird was born October 12, 1832, in Decatur County, Ind. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Bird three children have been born: Ansbery, born October 8, 1850; John W., January 19, 1854; Leroy F., December 13, 1857 - all of whom are now living; the two oldest being married and living in this township. Mr. Bird is a stanch Republican. He had some aid at his start in life, and by hard work has added considerable to his fortune; he now owns two fine farms, one in Section 5 and the other in Section 6, in all 395 acres of the finest land in the county. He settled on the farm where he now resides in 1854, when there was but 10 acres in cultivation. He makes a specialty of raising fine hogs of the Poland-China breed.

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Deer Creek Township

JOHN H. BRIDGE, an enterprising citizen of the village of Young America, was born September 27, 1860, in Carroll County, this State. His parents were John W. and Margaret A. (Gates) Bridge, both natives of Ohio, the former of German and the latter of English descent. John was reared in Howard County, attending the district schools, receiving a good education. At the age of seventeen he began life on his own responsibility by engaging in farm work. August 3, 1882, he took for his wife Miss Ettie Johnson, daughter of Abram and Delphina (Wickersham) Johnson, residents of this township. Mrs. Bridge was born May 22, 1866, in Howard County. Mr. Bridge is a member of the I. O. O. F., in good standing. Politically he is a Republican. He located in Young America in 1881, taking charge of the flouring-mills, in which he continued for a period of one year, when he disposed of the mill and purchased the Young America Planing-mill, which he has since continued to operate with success. It is equipped in modern and improved rnachinery, and he enjoys a patronage sufficient to tax the mill to its fullest capacity. He also owns a fine residence property, and is one of Deer Creek's promising young business men.

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Deer Creek Township

THEODORE E. BRUMBAUGH, saw-miller and brick manufacturer at Young America, was born in Elkhart County, Ind., November 21, 1863, the son of David J. and Teracy J. (Stewart) Brumbaugh, both of whom were natives of Ohio, the former of German and the latter of Irish descent. They were married in December, 1854, near Dayton, Ohio. They immigrated to Indiana in 1857, settling in Elkhart County, where they lived until their deaths, which occurred in the years of 1866 and 1867, respectively. Theodore spent his young days in this county. He came to Deer Creek Township to reside with his uncle, Samuel Sence, in 1867, and has ever since made it his home. His early education was good; after completing the common branches he, in the years of 1882-83, attended the National and the Northern Indiana Normal Colleges. He taught, at intervals, several terms in the public schools of the county. July 25, 1883, he was united in marriage with Minnie McMeans, daughter of T. A. E. and Susan (Toney) McMeans. Minnie was born November 2, 1865, in this county, near Walton. To their union one child, Ethel, has been born. Mrs. Brumbaugh is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Brumbaugh belongs to the Masonic fraternity. He takes an active part in politics, and always votes the Democratic ticket. He now holds the position of central committeeman for Deer Creek Township. He is the proprietor of a large saw-mill, also owns a brick-yard.

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Deer Creek Township

JOSEPH BURROUS, an early settler of Cass County, emigrated from Greene County, Ohio, in 1847, where he was born January 28, 1822. His parents were Wm. and Priscilla Burrous, natives of Maryland, the former of Irish and the latter of English descent. Joseph spent his yonng life on a farm, receiving a fair education for that day. When twenty-one he began to do for himself' by engaging in farm work. July 28, 1845, he was united in marriage with Mary Custenborder, daughter of Geo. and Elizabeth Custenborder, the former a native of Germany and the latter a native of Pennsylvania, both of German descent. Mary was born March 14, 1825, in Pennsylvania. When eight years of age her parents immigrated to Ohio, where she spent her early life. They had born to them six children: Sarah E., Priscilla J., Mary C., Amanda E., Wm. O. and John E., all of whom are now grown and living. Mr. and Mrs. Burrous are worthy members of the German Baptist Church, Mr. Burrous holding the position of deacon. When Mr. and Mrs. Burrous began life together they were in stringent circumstances. He purchased eighty acres of land in Section 22 and began to make a home. By careful management and good husbandry he has accumulated considerable of property. He now owns two fine farms, one in Section 16 and the other in Section 22. He expects to end his days where he has spent tlhe best part of his life in making a comfortable home.

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Deer Creek Township

SAMUEL R. COIN, the subject of this sketch, is a native of Tennessee was born near Knoxville, on July 10, 1824. His parents were Alexander F. and Cassinda (Giddens) Coin, natives of Tennessee; the former of Irish and the latter of English descent. Whan six years of age, his parents immigrated to Carroll County, this State, and engaged in farming, and here Samuel spent his boyhood and youth. His early education was limited. In about 1840 he settled in this township and has ever since made this his home. On May 15, 1851, he married Eleanor Rhine, daughter of John and Margaret (Willbarger) Rhine, both natives of Virginia and of German descent. Eleanor was born in Gallia County, Ohio, on February 10, 1826. Her parents immigrated to Tippecanoe County, this State, in 1829, and in 1840 they came to Howard County. Mr. and Mrs. Coin had born to them twelve children, namely: Leonadeth, born February 14, 1852; Martin W., May 1, 1853; Margaret C., September 9, 1855; John A., January 12, 1856; Martha J., December 12, 1857, died Feburary 11, 1861; Sarah E., July 11, 1859, died December 18, 1862; an infant daughter, born and and died March 17, 1861; Loreta and Marietta, born May 7, 1862; Elizabeth Ann, February 22, 1864, died August 31, 1881; Samuel R. and an infant daughter, who died at birth, born September 16, 1866. All those who are deceased are interred in what is known as the Fouts Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Coin have also raised James and Arabelle Rhine, a nephew and niece of Mrs. Coin. Mr. and Mrs. Coin are members of the Dunkard Church. He is no politician, but generally votes the Democratic ticket. He began life a poor boy, but, by dint of industry and frugality, he now owns two fine farms under a high state of cultivaticn, one in Section 19, the other in Section 24. His is a pleasant home; he is surrounded with the comforts of this life and is situated now so that he can enjoy a happy old age. His home is in the edge of the thriving little village of Young America.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Deer Creek Township

DANIEL CLINGENPEEL is one of the pioneers of this county. He was the fifth of a family of nine children born to Joseph and Margaret Clingenpeel, natives of Chester County, Penn., of German extraction. He was born March 4, 1823, in Franklin County, Va. When he was three years of age his parents immigrated to Preble County, Ohio. Here Daniel spent his boyhood and youth attending the schools of that day, and received a fair education. At the age of twenty he began to do for himself by engaging in farming. November 17, 1842, he was married to Lucinda Wolf, daughter of Samuel and Mary Wolf, the former a native of Culpeper County, Va., born August 20, 1801, the latter a native of Stark County, Ohio, born in 1799, both being of German descent. Lucinda was born in Stark County, Ohio, March 4, 1824. Her parents, who resided in Stark, Richland and Preble Counties, Ohio, immigrated to Huntington County, this State, where Mrs. Wolf died November 22, 1850. After this Mr. Wolf made his home principally with our subject. He was called away June 21, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Clingenpeel had born to them eleven chilclren: Maria, born April 1, 1844, died May 21, 1842; Mary A., March 19, 1S45 ; Margaret J., April 3, 1847; Benjamin F., November 26, 1848, died July 30,1849; Samuel P., June 13, 1850; Naomi E., January 12, 1853; Sarah C., May 13, 1855; Josephine C., November 21, 1857; John E., September 21, 1859, died October 5, 1860; Henry A., February 16, 1862; Ida A,, December 24, 1864, died March 25, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Clingenpeel are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He began life on his own responsibility a poor boy. When he was married he had 37 cents in his pocket. Every dollar he is now worth he has earned honestly and by hard work and good management. He now owns a fine improved farm of 125 acres in Section 4, where he expects to live and enjoy a happy old age. Our subject refers with pride to his ancestry. His grandfather, Clingenpeel, and his great-grand-father, Conrad Betz, both having served with distinction in the Revolutionary war, the latter receiving a severe wound. Mrs. Clingenpeel can trace her lineage back to Germany, her progenitors having immigrated to Virginia about 1756.

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Deer Creek Township

JOSEPH B. CORNELL is one of the pioneers of this county. He was born in Butler County, Ohio, November 22, 1807; his parents were John and Nancy Cornell, natives of Maryland, of French descent. Joseph spent his early life in Butler County on a farm, attending the log-cabin schools of that day, receiving a fair education. When he was about sixteen years of age he went out into the world, to do for himself by engaging in any kind of work that offered itself. August 5, 1832, he was married to Catharine Shaw, a native of Ohio. They have had born to them six children: Caroline, Phebe A., William, Lydia M., Wesley and Ellen of whom Caroline and Phebe A. are deceased. Mrs. Cornell was called away in 1858. November 25, 1866, his marriage with Amy Williams, daughter of John and Catharine Myers, natives of Virginia, was celebrated. Amy was born June 3, 1814, in Montgomery County, Ohio. When she was fifteen years old, or in 1829, her parents immigrated to this county, and settled in Jefferson Township. By her former marriage Mrs. Cornell was the mother of two children: Sarah and Jerome, both of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell are members of the Universalist Church. Politically Mr. Cornell is a Democrat, and voted for Gen. Jackson. For 24 years he voted the Republican ticket, but of late years he has voted the Democratic ticket. He began life a poor boy, and probably did not possess $50 at the time of his marriage. He now owns a farm of 230 acres of fine land in Sections 8 and 9. He came here at an early day, and has lived to see a wonderful change - the forests have been transformed into beautiful homes. He expects to spend the rest of his days where he has spent the best part of his life in making a home.

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Deer Creek Township

BENJAMIN D. CORNELL is a natire of Butler County, Ohio, where he was born February 24, 1833. His parents were William and Nancy A. (Davis) Cornell, natives of Ohio, the former of English descent and the latter of Irish descent. They were united in marriage May 22, 1832. They began housekeeping in Hamilton, Ohio, and resided here until 1838; when they removed to Preble County, where they resided until the fall of 1847; when they immigrated to this township, and settled on the farm now owned by John Hendrixson, in Section 9, where Mrs. Cornell died February 28, 1859. After her death Mr. Cornell moved to Jackson Township, and thence to Galveston, where he died June 23, 1874. When they came here the country was heavily timbered. They put up a log cabin and commenced to clear up a home. They lived to an advanced age. Benjamin spent his boyhood and youth in Butler and Preble Counties, Ohio. At the age of fourteen his parents came to this township. He attended the schools of the day, receiving an education sufficient to enable him to teach for a number of years in the public schools of this county. At the age of twenty-three (March 20, 1856) e was married to Sarah Bunnell, daughter of Elijah and Rachel (Vankirk) Bunnell; the former a native of Kentucky, of Irish descent; the latter was a native of New Jersey, and of English descent. Sarah was born July 25, 1835, in Montgomery County, this State. In March, 1844, her parents came to this county and settled in Section 10. Mr. and Mrs. Cornell had born to them two children: Charles, born September 15, 1857, died April 21, 1862; Frank, February 9, 1870. Mrs. Cornell is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Cornell is a Republican. He served one term as assessor of this township, and filled the office with credit to himself and constituents. In 1882 his party honored him with the nomination for county commissioner, but the party being in the minority he was of course defeated.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Deer Creek Township

JOHN W. COST, a prominent merchant at Young America, is a native of Greene County, Ohio, where he was born July 24, 1844. He was the son of Henry J. and Ann (Steel) Cost, natives of Ohio, of American descent. John was reared in Logansport. His early education was good. At the age of fourteen he began life on his own responsibitity by engaging in the drug business. When the war broke out he enlisted in Company G, Seventy-third Regiment Indiana Volunteers. He was placed in the Department of the Cumberland, and was in the following hard-fought battles: Murfreesboro, Stone River, Decatur, Frankfort, Nashville, during which time he did not receive a scratch, and returned home to enjoy the country he so bravely defended. On his return from the war he again engaged in the drug business. In 1876 he was marriecl to Amanda J. Stapleton, daughter of John and Clarissa Stapleton, old and respected residents of Logansport. This union was blessed with two children: Joseph A. and Clara A., both of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Cost are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Cost is a member in good standing of the I. O. O. F. Politically he is a Republican, and upholds the principles he fought for. He is the proprietor of a fine drug store and residence property in Young America. He is a young man of ability and is building up a lucrative trade.

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Deer Creek Township

JACOB CRIPE, a prominent farmer of Deer Creek, and a native of the adjoining county of Carroll, was born October 7, 1846; his parents were Daniel and Anna (Baker) Cripe, natives of Ohio, of German descent. They were united in marriage on October 12, 1845, in Clinton County, Ind.; here they began life together by engaging in farming. In 1860 they removed to this county and settled in Section 20, where they resided until their deaths, which occurred, respectively, October 4, 1872, and October 27, 1884. They were members of the German Baptist Church, and died respected by all who knew them. Jacob spent his boyhood and youth in this county, attending the district schools, receiving n fair education. At the age of twenty he began to do for himself and engaged in carpentering, which occupation he followed about eight years. On September 12, 1868, he was united in marriage with Sarah Smith, daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Studebaker) Smith, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. Sarah was born June 2, 1849, in Delaware County, Ind. They had born to them seven children: Lydia Anna, born September 14, 1869; Effie D., born March 31, 1871; Eunice Irene, born November 15, 1872; Claudius F., born March 15, 1876; Charles J. and Mary E., born May 9, 1880 (Mary E. died November 11, 188 0, and Charles J. died January 17, 1881); an infant unnamed born and died March 20, 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Cripe are members of the German Baptist Church. Mr. Cripe, from a financial point of view, has been successful, owning 240 acres of fine improved land in Sections 15 and 16.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Deer Creek Township

NICHOLAS M. DAVIS, a prominent farmer of Deer Creek Township, is a native of Butler County, Ohio, and was born February 20, 1840. His parents were John and Elizabeth (Ditchler) Davis, both natives of Ohio, born, respectively, March 7, 18 17, and August 3, 1817. Their marriage occurred in Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio, in 1837. They immigrated to this county in September, 1847, and settled where our subject now resides; this was then a wild country. Nicholas spent his young days aiding his parents in clearing the land for a home. He attended the district schools and received a fair education. December 22, 1864, he was married to Mary E. Deacon, daughter of William C. and Sarah Deacon, old residents of this township. She was born January 7, 1847, in Union County, this State. They have born to them four children: Elmer, Albertis, Annie E. and John W., all of whom are now living. Mr. Davis is a member of the I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M. fraternities in good standing. He takes considerable of interest in politics and votes the Democratic ticket. His occupation has always been farming, in connection with which he dealt in stock for several years, being very successful. He now owns 290 acres of fine land in Section 4, one of the best improved farms in the county. His residence is modern in its entirety, and reflects credit on the judgment of Mr. Davis.

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Deer Creek Township

WILLIAM DUNKIN. The subject of this sketch was born in Franklin County, this State, December 5, 1819. His father, Peter Dunkin, was born June 10, 1792, near Pittsburgh, Penn., from where his parents removed to Kentucky, and later to Ohio. October 29, 1816, he was united in marriage to Mary Martin, a native of Ohio. A short time subsequent they commenced life together in Franklin County, this State, living there until 1830, hen they removed to Carroll County, of which they remained residents until their death, Mr. Dunkin dying June 11, 1863. Our immediate subject was reared on the farm and early inured to the hardships incident to a farmer's life in those days. Owing to the scarcity of schools, his early education was limited. At the age of twenty-one he began life for himself, working by the month on a farm, his chief duties being to chop and grub, as the country was then nothing more than a wilderness of woods, which abounded in game of all kinds and was still inhabited by the Indians. February 10, 1841, he was married to Hannah Payton, daughter of John and Margaret Payton, natives of Kentucky, and respectively of German and English descent. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Dunkin eight children have been born, namely: John, Peter, Frank, Leonadeth, Mary J., Emma and Anne, all of whom are now living, except John and an infant unnamed. Mr. and Mrs. Dunkin are members of the Christian Church. Politically he is a Republican, and believes in the principles of his party. He began life for himself with an ax, and knows what a hard day's work is. He entered 100 acres of land in Section 25, this township, and has transformed it into one of the best farms in the county. His early recollections of pioneer days are goos, ans he can interest one with the relation of many anecdotes of log-cabin days. He has often gone to Michigan City to buy salt for his use. He and wife are enjoying a quiet life and bid fair to live to a ripe old age at the old home where they have spent so many years of the best part of their lives in making it comfortable.

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Deer Creek Township

BENJAMIN M. DUNKIN, next younger brother of William Dunkin, was born in Franklin county, thls State, November 23, 1820, and was ten years of age when his parents came to Carroll County. Here he received a fair education for that day of log schoolhouses and poor teachers. At the age of twenty-five he began life on his own responsibility, by engaging in clearing up the farm on which he now resides. This he entered in 1844. There were but few settlers in this part of the township. He had to clear out his roads, and when traveling any distance carried his ax to cut his way through. August 28, 1848, he was married to Susan Payton, daughter of John and Margaret Payton. To this union were born two children: Wm., born September 29, 1849; Sylvenice, born March 27, 1851. April 24, 1851, Susan, the wife of Ms. Dunkin, was called away. Mr. Dunkin continued to run his farm, and June 29, 1856, he was again married to Jane Rhine, daughter of John and Margaret Rhine, natives of Ohio. She was born October 29, 1829, in Gallia County, Ohio. She spent her early life at home. To this union were born six children, namely: Elizabeth M., born June 5, 1857; Mary E., born December 12, 1858; Rebecca A., born April 15, 1861; Benjamin F., born March 3, 1863; Emma J., born January 7, 1865; Ida M., born June 13, 1869 - all of whom are now livig. Mr. Dunkin is a member of the I. O. O. F. Politically he is a Republican and firmly believes in the principles of' his party. He voted for Henry Clay in 1844. He commenced life in moderate circumstances, but by dint of industry and perseverance he now owns a finely improved farm in Section 36. His is a comfortable home and one of which Mr. Dunkin may be proud.

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Deer Creek Township

MALINDA A. FARLOW, the subject of this sketch, was born May 3, 1853, the daughter of Conrad and Frany Plank, old and respected residents of Deer Creek Township. Mrs. Farlow grew to womanhood at home on the farm with her parents, attending school at intervals, receiving a fair education. September 23, 1881, she became the wife of Amos Farlow, whose birth occurred in Adams County, Ind., October 4, 1839, the son of John and Sarah Farlow, old residents of that county, some time since deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Farlow had born to them one child, William A., born July 14, 1882, died December 11, 1882. Mrs. Farlow suffered the loss of her beloved husband November 30, 1881, his death occurring suddenly, caused by the rupture of a blood vessel, from which hemorrhage resulted. Mrs. Farlow now resides wit her mother, and is pleasantly situated, with sufficient means to live well and comfortably. She is a member of the Lutheran Church.

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Deer Creek Township

JOHN GARVER, a native of Pennsylvania, was born December 1, 1814, the son of Christian and Elizabeth (Lutz) Garver, natives of Pennsylvania and of German descent. When John was about nine months old his parents moved to Preble County, Ohio. Here he was reared on a farm, attending the schools of the day and receiving a fair education. Upon attaining his majority he engaged in farming. July 28, 1836, his marriage with Fanny Moss was solemnized. Mrs. Garver was born in September, 1817, in Union County, this State, the daughter of Edmond and Nancy Moss, who were, respectively, natives of Virginia and Ohio, and of English and German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Garver have had born to them seven children as follows: William, born January 12, 1838; Samuel, born April 19, 1839; Nancy, born October 10, 1840, died July 11, 1862; Elizabeth, born August 29, 1842; Henry, born January 12, 1848, died September 25, 1850; Joseph, born September 17, 1850, and John M., born April 13, 1853, died March 27, 1879. Mr. Garver began life a poor boy, and, by hard work, now owns a fine farm in Section 1. His is a pleasant home, and at this writing he bids fair to live and enjoy many years of happy old age.

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Deer Creek Township

WILLIAM GARVER, the son of John and Fanny Garver, was born in Union County, this State, January 12, 1838. He remained at home unti1 he was twenty years of age. During his boyhood and youth he received a fair education for that day. He first engaged in farming, and has adopted this as a life vocation. November 13, 1860, he was married to Martha J. Kennedy, daughter of David and Esther (Davison) Kennedy, natives of Indiana. She was born May 18, 1841. Mr. and Mrs. Gamer have had born to them five children, viz.: Henry E., born August 4, 1861; Mary E., born January 31, 1864; an infant son, born and died July 24, 1869; Cora E., born December 26, 1873, and Herbert D. Monroe, born October 7, 1884. He began life at the bottom of the ladder, and, by dint of industry and perseverance, he has now a fine farm in Section 1. He is in the prime of life, and bids fair to enjoy for many years to come the home he has worked to make.

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Deer Creek Township

SAMUEL GARVER is a native of Union County, this State. He was born April 19, 1839. His parents were John and Fanny (Moss) Garver, the former a native of Pennsylvania, born December 1, 1814, the latter a native of Union County, this State. Samuel was reared in Union County on a farm with his parents, receiving a fair education. At the age of twenty he began to do for himself by engaging in farming. October 23, 1862, he was married to Margaret A. Cree, daughter of Robert and Jane (Magee) Cree, natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Welsh and the latter of Irish descent. Mrs. Garver was born January 7, 1845, in Union county, this State. Her early life was spent at home with her parents, receiving a fair education for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Garver have had born to them three children: John A,, born September 13, 1864; Fanny J., born January 36, 1867; Robert H., born July 19, 1870; all of whom are now living. Fanny is now married to William Hildebran, and they reside in Washington Township. Mr. Garrer is a member of the order known as the Patrons of Husbandry. He has always been a man of industrious and frugal habits, and has accumulated considerable property. He now owns a fine improved farm in Section 1. In connection with his farming, he devotes considerable attention to bee culture.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Deer Creek Township