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

JOHN BECHDOL, one of the old pioneers of this county, is a native of Adams County, Penn., and was born August 2, 1813. He was the second son born to Daniel and Mary (Oyler) Bechdol, both natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. In 1844 he came with his parents to this courlty and located with them upon a tract of woodland in Tipton Township. At that time what is now considered the garden spot of Cass County was a vast wilderness, abounding in Indians, deer and wild turkeys. It fell to the lot of our subject to do a great deal of hard work. He chopped, grubbed, ditched, rolled and burned logs, and, in fact, did all kincls of work which the development of a new country necessitates. In the fall of 1845 he removed to a forty-acre tract of land in Section 26, Tipton Township. This land he entered from the Government, and it has been his home ever since. January 11, 1836, he was married to Sarah Sackman, a native of Franklin County, Penn., born of German descent, April 13, 1817. She was the daughter of John and Mary (Conkle) Sackman, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Bechdol have had eleven children, as follows: Mary A., born January 4, 1837; Susan, born November 26, 1838; Mathias, born September 21, 1840, died in the service of the Union Army February 27, 1862; John, born September 7, 1842; Jacob, born December 17, 1844, died February 21, 1849; Elizabeth, born November 27, 1846; Margaret, born April 15, 1851; Sarah, born September 20, 1853; Catharine, born March 7, 1856, died March 8, 1860; and Henry, born January 6, 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Bechdol belong to the United Brethren Church. In politics Mr. Bechdol is a Democrat.

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

JOSHUA BECHDOL, one of the oldest settlers of Tipton Township, is a native of Franklin County, Penn., and was born October 30, 1822. He was the ninth child in a family of eleven born to Daniel and Mary (Oyler) Bechdol, both natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. His boyhood and youth were spent in his native county. At an early age he began working out on a farm, which he continued to do until he was twenty-one years of age, when he began to learn the trade of blacksmith. This he had completed at the end of two years. In 1844 he came to this county with his parents, and located with them upon a tract of land in Tipton Township. Arriving here he abandoned his trade and took up agricultural pursuits, in which he has ever since been engaged. He located upon the farm where he now resides in 1818. Catharine Minich, a native of Germany, born, of German descent, July 24, 1832, became his wife November 30, 1848. She was the daughter of Justice and Elizabeth( Ramer) Minich, both natives of Germany. Eight children were born to this marriage. Their names are Mary E., born February 7, 1849; Nathaniel, born December 15, 1850; Henry, born February 16, 1852; Martha. A., born June 18, 1853; Harvey, born July 17, 1857; Eliza E. and Jane A. (twins), born May 31, 1859 (Eliza E. died in infancy), and Barbara I., born December 21, 1861, died December 23, 1862. Mr. Bechdol owns a good farm one mile west of Walton. He is a Democrat in politics. He is a good citizen and is well respected.

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

JOHN BOOHER, one of the pioneers of Cass County, and the oldest living person in Tipton Township, was born in Allegany County, Penn., August 15, 1800. He was the son of John and Nancy (Ryan) Booher, the former a native of Germally, and the latter a native of Ireland, of German and Irish descent, respectively. When he was four years old his parents emigrated to Steubenville, Ohio, and when he was ten years old they removed to Licking County, Ohio. In 1833 our subject came to this county, and located in Walton about 1851. His chief occupation during his early life was that of a stone-mason, though he worked at railroading some. February 28, 1828, he was married to Polly Cramer, a native of Licking County, Ohio, born March 30, 1813. She was the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca (Johnson) Cramer, natives of Maryland and New Jersey, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Booher have had eight children, as follows: William, born November 15, 1828; Nancy A., born November 13, 1830, died in infancy; John, born May 26, 1833; Thomas, born August 17, 1834; Rebecca, born October 26, 1841; Sindisa, born March 18, 1844 died September 5, 1883; Charles T., born December 11, 1846, and Mary A., born September 21, 1849. Mr. Booher is now eighty-six years of age and in full possession of his mental faculties. Mrs. Booher is now past seventy-three. They have now lived together nearly fifty-nine years, and their recollections of pioneer life are lunlly and varied.

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

JAMES BROCKMAN, one of the first settlers of Tipton Township, was born in Kentucky March 14, 1823. He was the second son born to Tanday and Martha (Ship) Brockman, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. His father emigrated from Kentucky to Shelby County, this State, when our subject was but one year old. Here the boyhood and youth of the latter were spent working upon his father's farm. All the school training he ever received was obtained by attending a subscription school, which lasted about three months in the year. In the fall of 1849 he came to this county and located upon an 80-acre tract of land, which he had entered from the Government, in section 36, Tipton Township, it was the first land entered in that section. At this time he was in the prime of life - stout, robust and with excellent health. He immediately set about clearing his land, and in the course of a few years he had a good farm. His occupation has always been that of a farmer. November 10, 1842, he was married to Mary Doron, a native of Wayne County, this State, born March 6, 1825. She was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret (Brochmyer) Doron, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, respectively, the former of Irish, and the latter of Dutch descent. Mr. and Mrs. Brockman have had six children, as follows: John, born May 5, 1844, died September 4, 1872; Martha J., born March 6, 1846; Austin, born September 5, 1852; Sarah M., born September 21, 1855; Tanday, born October 10, 1855, and Harriet E., born March 13, 1862. Mrs. Brockman is a member of the Lutheran Church. In politics Mr. Brockman is a Democrat. He began poor, but with hard work and economy he placed himself in possession of a comfortable home, which he now occupies.

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

WILLIAM R. BUFFINGTON is a native of Highland County, Ohio, born August 19, 1844, and the second son born to Mifflin M. and Sarah (Carey) Buffington, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio respectively. The boyhood and early youth of our subject were spent working upon a farm in his native county. He attended the district schools, and received a good cornmon school education. September 11, 1862 he entered the service of the Union Army in Company K, Seventy-ninth Ohio Regiment, from which he was honorably discharged June 9, 1865. His first active service was in the Atlanta campaign. He afterward participated in the march to the sea; then accornpanied the army northward through the Carolinas to Washington. At the close of the war he returned to his native county in Ohio, but shortly afterward he took a trip to Missouri. He returned to Ohio about six rnonths later, and in the spring of 1866 he came to this county and located in Tipton Township. Here he has ever since resided, with the exception of about eighteen rnonths spent in Ohio. He located w here he now resides in the latter part of 1869. His life occupation has been that of a farmer. Mrs. Phebe J. Slonaker, a native of Highland County, Ohio, born Decernber 5, 1844, became his wife December 30, 1869. She was the daughter of Samuel and Grace (Pickering) Brown, both natives of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Buffington have had seven children. Their names are Lillian, born Septernber 20, 1870; Walter E., born August 25, 1872; Sarah E., born March 24, 1874; Grace, born March 6, 1876, died May 21, 1880; the next was an infant daughter, born August 10, 1881, died in infancy; Mary E., born April 24, 1883, and Ethel C., born July 17, 1885. Mr. and Mrs. Buffington belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Buffington is a member of the G. A. R., and a Republican in politics. He began life poor, but by dint of industry and perseverance he made for himself a comfortable home. He owns 60 acres of good land, most of which is in cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer, and a good citizen.

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

ISAAC BUMGARNER, one of the substantial and influential citizens of Tipton Township, was born in Scioto County, Ohio, September 13, 1822. He was the second son born to John and Mary (Miller) Bumgarner, the former a native of Shenandoah County and the latter of Greenbrier County, Va., both of German descent. In 1830 his parents immigrated to Shelby Couilty, this State, where his boyhood and youth were spent working upon the farm. During this time he attended the district schools, where he secured the rudiments of an education. He afterward continued his studies in the public schools of Shelbyville, and in about the year 1848 he entered Franklin College, of Franklin, this State, where he spent one year in securing a knowledge of some of the higher branches. Prior to this he had taught school a number of terms, and, in fact, he did not consider himself above work of any kind, for during the earlier years of his manhood he resorted to various kinds of work, and by dint of industry and perseverance and the most stringent economy he had by the time he was twenty-three years of age, become the owner of eighty acres of land, which he had paid for with his own earnings. In 1857 he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Franklin. In 1861, with a true patriotic spirit, he organized a company with a view to entering active service, but owing to ill health he was compelled to desist from this. In 1866 he came to this county and engaged in saw-milling in connection with W. H. McLaughlin. This was in Jackson Township. In 1869 he removed to Walton, where he has ever since resided. An idea of his success in the lumber business can be had from the fact that in four years' time he cleared $25,000. About 1871 he retired from sawmilling, after which he turned his attention to buying and clearing land in the vicinity of Walton. In December, 1871, he laid off an addition to the town of Walton, and another in 1873. In more recent years he has given his attention to agricultual pursuits. He owns in TiptonTownship about 400 acres of excellent land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. August 21, 1845, he was married to Mary J. Perry, a native of Shelby County, this State. She was the daughter of Bartlett Perry and was born January 1, 1824. To this union three children were born as follows: Missouri E., born July 29, 1846, died January 16, 1864; Mary V., born January 23, 1848, died September 26, 1864; and George M., born February 11, 1850, died August 28, 1830. His first wife died December 4, 1850, and November 1, 1854 he was married to Mary E. Williams, a native of Butler County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Chester Williams, formerly of Butler County, Ohio. She died June 18, 1865. On the 20th of May, 1866, he was married to Lizzie Anderson, a native of Monroe County, this State. To this union two children were born: Grace, born March 7, 1867, and Frankie, born August 26, 1868, died October 18, 1869. Mrs. Lizzie Bumgarner diecl October 10, 1869. June 2, 1870, he was married to Ida M. Bishop, a native of Seneca County, Ohio, of Scotch-English and Dutch descent, born February 18, 1849. She was the daughter of David and Eliza (Dowden) Bishop, natives of Maryland and Virginia respectively. To this last marriage three children have been born: Arthur, born March 25, 1872, died April 19, 1872; Blanche, born May 9, 1875, and Claude C., born November 13, 1883. Mr. Bumgarner is a member of the F. & A. M. lodge and a Republican in politics. In 1874 he was the nominee of his party for State representative, but was defeated. In 1876 he again made the race and was elected by a majarity of 137, overcoming an opposing majority of 450.

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

ROBERT BURKIT, sou of David and Susanah Burkit, was born in Washington Township, Cass County, August 20, 1849. His father, a native of Henry County, Ind., was born of German parentage January 16, 1818. His mother, a native of Darke County, Ohio, was of English descent. The immediate subject of our sketcd was reared on the farm and received a good common education, which enabled him to secure license to teach in the public schools of the county. On October 14, 1869, his marriage with Miss Eppie Williams was celebrated. Mrs. Burkit was born October 9, 1853, and is the daughter of John F. and Sarah A. Williams, natives of Union County, Ind., and Pennsylvania respectively, the former's birth occurring April 20, 1865. Mrs. Williams was born November 16, 1823, and died July 20, 1885. To the union of Mr. and Mrs. Burkit have been born these children: Marvie A., born July 13, 1870, died October 8, 1870; Henry F., born November 24, 1871; Albert W., born January 20, 1873; Lillie E., born November 8, 1874, died August 22, 1875; Emma G., born June 29, 1876; John E., born August 25, 1879, died April 13, 1880; Arthur, born September 7, 1881, died March 2, 1882. Mr. Burkit has for a number of years been engaged in manufacturing tile, in which he has been uniformly successful until recently, when he experienced a heavy loss, caused by the burning of a portion of his factory. He and wife are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Burkit also belongs to the I. O. O. F. and Masonic fraternities. Politically he is a Democrat, and has held the position of township assessor four terms.

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

JOSEPH CAREY, one of the industrious and successful farmers of Tipton Township, was born in Highland County Ohio, January 1, 1841. He was the twelfth child born to Elias and Margaret (Hussey) Carey, the former a native of Virginia, of English descent, and the latter a native of Randolph County, N. C., of English and Irish descent. The boyhood and youth of our subject were spent working upon his father's farm in his native county. He attended the district schools and received an ordinary common school education. In August, 1863, he enlisted in Company D, Fourth Battalion of Todd's Independent Scouts. In September, 1864, he enlisted in Company E, One Hundred and Seventy-fifth Ohio Regiment, from which he received an honorable discharge in May, 1865. The only active service he took past in was at Franklin, Tenn. At the close of the war he returned to Highland County, Ohio, but in the spring of 1866 he came to this county and located upon a farm in Section 33, Tipton Township. Here he resided until the fall of 1875, when he returned to his native county. In February, 1880, he again returned to the farm he had formerly occupied in Section 33, Tipton Township, where he has ever since resided. September 30, 1869, he was married to Rebecca Kerr, also a native of Highland County, Ohio, born of Irish descent, September 6, 1844. She was the daughter of Caldwell and Jane (Kirk) Kerr, both of whom were natives of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Carey have had five children: Frank H., born October 13, 1870; Maggie J., born May 11, 1872; Arthur P., born March 26, 1874; Harry Z., born July 20, 1882, and Elias C., born December 14, 1884; all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Carey are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Carey is a Republican. He has a farm of 110 acres of good land, most of which is in cultivation. He has a comfortable home, and he is an influential and highly respected citizen.

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

JOHN COSTENBORDER, a highly respected citizen of Tipton Township, was born in Lebanon County, Penn., October 20, 1822. He was the eldest son of George and Elizabeth (Stout) Costenborder, the former a native of Germany and the latter a native of Berks County, Penn., both of German descent. When he was about eleven years old his father immigrated to Greene County, Ohio, where our subject worked upon a farm until he was twenty-one years of age. At this age he went to Dayton, Ohio and learned the trade of a carpenter. In the year 1852, he purchased a mill property in that city, which he operated about two years. He then took charge of a mill property in Preble County, Ohio, but a year later he came to Cass County, and built a mill upon Pipe Creek, in Tipton Township, which he has operated ever since. March 6, 1847, he was married to Susan Derrickson, a native of Miami County, Ohio, born March 29, 1828. She was the daughter of Thomas and Susan Derrickson. Mr. and Mrs. Costenborder have had nine children, as follows: Marcellus, born July 12, 1851, died October 6, 1855; Elvira, born December 29, 1853; Nathaniel, born January 3, 1856; Ellena E., born February 23, 1858, died October 3, 1859; William F., born February 17, 1860; Sarah E., born January 20, 1862; Angeline, born July 8, 1864, died September 30, 1868; Mary E., born June 28, 1866; Albert, born February 10, 1868, died September 14, 1870. In politics Mr. Costenborder is a Republican. In the spring of 1882 he was elected to the office of justice of the peace, and is the present incumbent. He has held the position of postmaster at Onward postoffice ever since 1863. He is a good man and one of Cass County's most highly respected citizens.

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

ALVIN F. CURTIS, the oldest son of Albert and Pluma A. (Gage) Curtis, was born in Allegany County, N. Y., May 23, 1844. His parents were both natives of the State of New York, of English descent. The birth of the former occurred April 24, 1822, and that of the latter September 8, 1817. His parents were married December 24, 1840. About the year 1847 they immigrated to Cass County, Mich., where his father died August 10, 1851. In about 1853 his mother returned to Allegany County, N. Y., where she at present resides. Our subject left home at the early age of ten years, and went to live with his uncle, Albert H. Gage, who at that time was a resident of McLean County, Ill. In 1859 he accompanied his uncle to the southern part of this State, where the latter resided until 1861, when they returned to Illinois - this time to Champaign County. Here our subject worked on a farm until August, 1862, when he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Illinois Regiment, from which he was honorably discharged June 9, 1865. He participated in the battles of Perryville, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Peach Tree Creek, Kennesaw Mountain and Jonesboro; was in the siege of Atlanta and with Sherman on his march to the sea, after which he was in the engagements at Averysboro and Bentonville, N. C. June 1, 1866, he came to this county and engaged in saw-milling in Jackson Township. In 1869 he located in Walton, where he has ever since resided. His entire attention has been given to saw-milling. In 1874 he formed a partnership in this bnsiness with Owen Hurd, with whom he was engaged until 1881, when he purchased Mr. Hurd's interest, and thus became sole proprietor of the largest and best-equipped sawmill in Cass County. Susie Frush, a native of Jackson Township, this county, born, of English and Scotch descent, August 13, 1844, became his wife November 5, 1869. She was the second daughter born to William ancl Sarah (Emry) Frush, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter a native of Licking County, Ohio. Her father was born about 1814, and her mother July 2, 1819. Her father died in Jackson Township, this couty, in 1857, and her mother at present resides at the old homestead, near Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis have had two children. Their names are Charlie E., born December 2, 1874, died April 13, 1875, and W. Otha, born July 5, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis belong to the Baptist Church. In politics Mr. Curtis is an ardent Republican. He is now in easy circumstances, and enjoys the credit of being selfmade.

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

JAMES DORON, an old and highly respected citizen of Tipton Township, came to this county and located upon a farm in Deer Creek Township in November, 1849. In 1855 he removed to a tract of land, which he had entered from the Government, lying in Section 35, Tipton Township. Here he has ever since resided. At this time that portion of the county was yet a wilderness, abounding in deer, wild turkeys and Indians. He remembers distinctly of standing in his door-yard and counting as many as forty-nine deer at a time, lurking about for an opportuinty to pass, unperceived, into some one's cornfield. Our subject was born in Bucks County Penn., September 15, 1812. He was the third son of Samuel and Margaret (Brochmyer) Doron, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter a native of Maryland. When he was three years old his parents irnmigrated to this State and located in Union County. About 1820 they rernoved to Wayne County. Two years later they located in Shelby County, this State. Here our subject spent his youth and early manhood working upon a farm. His entire life has been spent upon a farm. After locating in Tipton Township, he chopped, grubbed, ditched and plowed, and in the course of a few years he had a comfortable home. He has, with his own hands, cleared up,in all, three farms, and placed them in condition for the plow. December 17, 1840, he was married to Sally Ann Hays, a native of Shelby County, this State, born April 19, 1820. She was the daughter of Lewis and Mary (Beeson) Hays, both natives of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Doron have had eight children. Their names are Margaret J., born September 14, 1841, died August 21, 1847; Nancy A., born April 20, 1843, died August 27, 1847 (these two children died upon the same day, with scarlet fever); Samuel W., born April 9, 1847; Sarah E.. born December 20, 1849; Eliza E., born Decelnber 15, 1851; Washington, born February 9, 1854; Margaret E., born August 23, 1856, died February 28, 1864; Henry V., born January 28, 1862, died February 27, 1864; these last two children died in the same week, one on Friday and the other on Saturday. The one was buried on Saturday and the other the following Monday. The cause of their deaths was spotted fever. In politics Mr. Doron is a stanch Democrat. His first presidential vote was cast for Andrew Jackson, and he has voted for every Democratic candidate for President since. He is a firm supporter of his party's principles and believes that the principles of Jefferson and Jackson will continue in the politics of our nation.

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

GEORGE P. DYKEMAN, the youngest son of Aurelius and Eliza (Moody) Dykeman, ancl brother of Hon. D. D. Dykeman, of Logansport, is a native of Wayne County, N. Y. He was born April 18, 1836. His father was born in Connecticut June 22, 1793; immigrated to Madison County, N. Y., about 1810; removed to Wayne County, N. Y., in 1819, where his death occurred August 30, 1867. His mother was born in Vassalboro, Me., November 9, 1800. At the age of fourteen she, in company with her step-father, Dr. Pratt, immigrated to Madison County, N. Y., where on the 16th of July, 1817, her marriage occurred to Aurelius Dykeman, with whom she located in Wayne County, N. Y. Here her death occurred March 27, 1880, upon the farm they had settled upon over fifty-seven years before. The boyhood and youth of our subject were spent working upon his father's farm in his native county. After he became old enough he attended the district schools until he reached his seventeenth year, when he entered Red Creek Union Academy, where he remained two years. At the age of twenty-one he located upon a farm of his own. This, also, was in Wayne County, N. Y. Here he resided until the spring of 1869, when he immigrated to this county and at first located upon a farm in Eel Township. In August, 1872, he removed to a farm in Section 11, Tipton Township, where he has ever since resided. Clarissa L. Brown, a native of Schoharie County, N. Y., born December 8, 1837, became his wife April 19, 1857. She was the daughter of John and Delaney (Burns) Brown, both natives of Schoharie County, N. Y. Her father died when she was but two years old. Her mother, who at present resides in Cayuga County, N. Y., was born September 10, 1808, and was the daughter of Henry Burns, who was a pioneer of Schoharie County. N. Y. He died in Cayuga, County, N. Y., about 1865, at the advanced age of ninety-seven, having remained in full possession of his faculties to the last. He also remained in possession of his strength, as is evidenced by the fact that upon his ninety-fifth birthday he chopped, with his own hands, two cords of wood. Mr. and Mrs. Dykeman have had five children. Their names are Charles E., born March 30, 1858; Fred A., born January 7, 1861; Hattie P., born November 4, 1862; Frank E., born December 1, 1865, and Clara A., born September 2, 1875, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Dykeman are members of the United Brethren Church, and Mr. Dykeman has been a local preacher in that church since 1879. He became a member of the St. Joseph Annual Conference in 1884. In politics he is an ardent Republican. He owns a farni of 160 acres of good land, most of which is in a good state of cultivation. He is an industrious farmer and a highly respectecl citizen.

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

DAVID ENGLER, an old and highly respected citizen of Walton, was born in Ross County, Ohio, December 9, 1816. He was the son of Jacob and Sarah (Stroup) Engler, both natives of Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent. His early life was spent upon a farm. His parents were poor, and at an early age he was compelled to go out among strangers and do for himself. In view of this he had not the advantages of a good education. But he has made the best of his opportunities and by devoting his spare moments to private study he has somewhat mitigated the lack of school training. At the age of sixteen he accompanied his father to Marion County, Ohio, where the latter had entered a tract of land. In 1840 our subject immigrated to this State and located in Shelby County. In the spring of 1866 he came to this county and located in Walton. In that place he first engaged in the mercantile business. In 1870 he engaged in hotel-keeping, which has ever since received his attention. He is now proprietor of the neat and well-kept Engler House of Walton. March 6, 1843, he was married to Elizabeth A. White, a native of Shelby County, this State. She died February 13, 1856. January 29, 1857, he was married to Martha J. White, a native of Ohio, who died March 5, 1861. July 9, 1861, he was married to Amanda Doran, a native of Shelby County, this State. By his first wife he had four children, Milton. Phebe, Owen, and another, who died unnamed. By his second wife he had two children, John and Ida. To his third marriage three sons have been born: Manington, David and William. His children are all living except Phebe and John. In politics Mr. Engler is an ardent supporter of the national party. He is a firm friend of the laborer, and he strongly opposes monopolies. As to sect he is an independent freethinker, and he boldly proclaims his reasons for disbelieving the authenticity of the Bible and divinity of Christ. Strong in his convictions, and fearless in the expression of his opinions, he does not hesitate to give utterance to those sentiments which lead to the establishment of truth and the enlightenment of mankind. To this end he has delivered a number of lectures, some of which have been published. He pays true homage to those elements of character which are indispensable in the make-up of a noble spirit.

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

OWEN ENGLER, M. D., of Walton, is a native of Shelby County, this State, and was born November 13, 1851. He was the second son born to David and Elizabeth A. (White) Engler, the former of whom is at present a resident of Waton. While yet a young child our subject was placed in the family of Capt. John Mays, also of Shelby County. Here he was cared for about one year and ahalf, or until he was about two years old. He was then placed in charge of his aunt, Maria Tucker, of Shelby County. Two years later he went to live with his grandmother, Peggy Williams. When six years old he returned to his father's. His mother, in the meantime, having died, his father had married Martha J. White, who died March 3, 1861, after which our subject retnrned to his aunt's, where he remained one year. Returning to his father's he made his home here until he was a man grown. He attended the district school during his early life and received an ordinary common school education. In 1866 he came with his father to this county and located in Walton. During the year 1869 he attended a normal school in Walton two terms. In the spring of 1870 he returned to Shelby County. In the following fall he returned to Walton. During the winter of 1871-72 he taught school in Jefferson Township, and he taught in all four terms. The summer of 1872 was spent in the West, and also the summer of 1874. The summer of 1873 he spent working upon a farm and in a brick-yard, in Washington Township. During the summer of 1873 he attended school one term at Kentland, and two terms at Burnettsville, this State. During the winter of 1875-76 he taught school in Adams Township. In the spring of 1876 he engaged in buying and selling nursery stock. This received his attention, more or less, for five years. In the meantime he had taken up the study of medicine, and during the winters of 1878-79 and 1879-80 he attended lectures in the Medical College of Indiana, at Indianapolis. From this he was graduated in February, 1880. He then returned to this county and resumed trade in the nursery business. In the fall of 1880 he engaged in the mercantile business in Walton. In the following December he added to his line of goods a stock of drugs. He now owns a good store, well stocked with drugs and general mercandise, and is doing a good business. Emma Scott, a native of Pulaski County, this State, born December 1, 1858, became his wife October 30, 1879. She was the daughter of William and Tersia (Washburn) Scott. To them three children have been born, as follows: Esta, born September 8, 1880, died February 16, l883; Stella, born October 21, 1882, and Frank O., born April 20, l884. Mrs. Engler is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Engler is a member of the K. of H. lodge, and a Democrat in politics. A little incident in the life of Mr. Engler, that occurred, in 1862, is worthy of mention. In that year he was accidentally shot in the arm and hip, which came near terminating his life. Mr. Engler is a successful business man and a good citizen. In connection with his retail business he also is the owner of a farm one-half mile north of Walton. He began life without anything, but by dint of industry and perseverance, he has placed himself in good circumstances. During the winter of 1876-77 he was in Arkansas and Tennessee.

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

DAVID B. ENYART, one of the substantial and influential citizens of Tipton Township, is a native of Warren County, Ohio, and was born October 5, 1837. He was the youngest son born to Benjamin and Margaret (Crist) Enyart, the former a native of New Jersey, and the latter a native of Maryland, of English and German descent, respectively. The boyhood and youth of our subject were spent upon his father's farm in his native county, during which time he was permitted to attend the district schools about three months in the year, in which he received a good common school education. In 1862 he immigrated to this county and located upon a farm in Tipton Township. Four years later he removed to a farm in Section 13, same township. Here he farmed for five years, when he engaged in saw-milling. This received his attention until 1875, when he removed to another farm in the same section, where he again took up agricultural pursuits. In March, 1880, he located upon the farm where he now resides, in Section 18, Tipton Township. Mary M. Blin, a native of Warren County, Ohio, born, of German descent, December 20, 1839, became his wife December 31, 1861. She was the daughter of George and Susan (Kesling) Blin, formerly of Warren County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Enyart have had five children, all of whom are living. Their names are Anna B., born April 8, 1863; Charles F., born February 9, 1865; George D., born April 2, 1866; William C., born July 13, 1870, and John M., born June 28, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Enyart belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Two of their children, Anna E. and Charles F., also belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. George D. Enyart is a member of the United Brethren Church. In politics Mr. Enyart is a stanch Democrat. He takes quite an active part in politics, and uses all honorable means to promote the interests of his party. In 1867 he was elected to the office of township trustee and served one term. He owns two good farms in Tipton Township, one of 150 and the other of 180 acres. The greater portion of his land is in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Enyart is an energetic and successful farmer and an influential citizen. In connection with his farm interests Mr. Enyart has given quite a good deal of attention to the raising of fine stock, and has attained considerable reputation throughout the county for his excellent stock of Poland China hogs.

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Tipton Township

NATHANIEL FAWBER, an enterprising young farmer of Tipton Township, was born in Dauphin County, Penn., April 20, 1844. He was the youngest son born to Michael and Elizabeth (Swigart) Fawber, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former of English, and the latter of Dutch descent. His early life was spent upon a farm in his native county. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Thirtieth Pennsylvania Regiment, from which he was honorably discharged May 21, 1863. He participated in the battles of Antietam, Fredericksburg and others. Retiring from military service he retumed to his native county, where he remained two years. In 1865 he removed to Mercer County, Penn. He immigrated to this county in 1868, and located in Logansport. Here he followed the vocation of a plasterer about nine years. In the spring of 1877 he removed to a farm in Section 23, Tipton Township, and took up agricultural pursuits, which have ever since received his attention. January 27, 1876, he was married to Sarah A. Button, a native of Boone Township, this county, born, of English descent. December 9, 1861. She was the daughter of Thomas B. and Clarissa (Handee) Button, the former a native of New York, and the latter a native of Canada. Mr. and Mrs. Fawber have had two children. Their names are Austin D., born November 7, 1877, and Clara E., born October 28, 1880. Mrs. Fawber is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Fawber is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and a Democrat in politics. He owns 95 acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a good citizen.

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Tipton Township

A. P. FLYNN, of Walton, was born in the city of Logansport March 28,1858. He was the oldest son born to John R. and Lydia (Hathaway) Flynn, natives of Kentucky and New York, respectively. His father died when he was but five years of age. When seven years old he went with his mother and one sister to Iowa. Here he worked on a farm until 1875, when he returned to this county and located in Walton, where he has ever since resided. In 1877 he accepted a position as clerk in the store of George W. Bishop, which position he held for six years. In the meantime he had purchased a set of telegraphic instruments, and began the study of telegraphy. This he mastered in due time, and on the 1st of January, 1883, he took charge of the night telegraph office at Walton. On the 1st of May following, he was made agent and day operator, which position he has held ever since. Nettie Cromer, a native of Darke County, Ohio, born October 6, 1867, became his wife December 25, 1885. Mr. Flynn is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and is a Democrat in politics. During the year 1882 he served as deputy assessor, and during the years 1883 and 1884 he acted as delinquent tax collector for Tipton Township.

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Tipton Township

SAMUEL S. HELVIE, an enterprising young citizen of Tipton Township, is a native of the township in which he resides, and was born November 29, 1852. He was the youngest son born to Samuel M. and Anna (Ulery) Helvie, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter a native of Kentucky. The boyhood and early youth of our subject were spent working upon his father's farm in his native township. At the age of sixteen he began the study of telegraphy. This was finished in due time, and for the sixteen years following he held the position of night operator at Anoka Junction. In June, 1886, he resigned this position to take charge of the First National Mills, on Pipe Creek, in Tipton Township, which he had purchased in March, 1886. He is now fitting up this mill property with the new roller process, at an expense of about $5,000, and when finally equipped it will be one of the best properties of the kind in Cass County. Elvira Costenborder, a native of Dayton, Ohio, born October 30, 1859, became his wife November 29, 1874. She was the daughter of John and Susannah (Derrickson) Costenborder, of Tipton Township. Mr. and Mrs. Helvie have had six children - three boys and three girls - all of whom are living: Lewis E., born February 3, 1876; Walter M., born April 15, 1877; Gertie M., born August 28, 1879; Ora E., born April 11,1881; Harry A., born January 5, 1884, and Etta E., born July 22, 1885. Mr. Helvie is a member of the F. & A. M. lodge, and is a Democrat in politics. In the spring of 1882 he was elected to the office of township assessor, and served four years, declining to accept a renomination. He has been a member of the Democratic County Central Committee for six years. He is an industrious and enterprising young man, and a good citizen.

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Tipton Township

FRANKLIN HOPPER, one of the substantial and influential farmers of Tipton Township, is a native of Virginia, and was born June 29, 1823. He was the son of Beverly and Sarah (Miller) Hopper, both natives of Virginia, of French and English descent. When he was quite young his parents immigrated to Muskingum County, Ohio, but soon afterward they removed to Licking County, Ohio, where our subject spent his boyhood and youth working upon a farm. He came to Indiana in 1844, and located first in Miami County, but removed to Cass County in 1855. He settled upon a farm in Section 15, Tipton Township. In 1864 he removed to a farm in another part of the same section, where he has ever since resided. Margaret Rhine, a native of this State, born September 29, 1830, became his wife, April 22, 1853. She was the daughter of John and Margaret (Wilbarger) Rhine, natives of Virginia and Ohio, respectively. To thern have been born nine children, seven of whom are living. Their names are Addison N., William A,, John C., James N., Joseph E., Elsie A., Esta R. and Otto, of whom Joseph E. and another child who died in infancy unnamed are deceased. Politically Mr. Hopper is a Democrat. He owns 400 acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer, and enjoys the satisfaction of being one of Cass County's most highly respected citizens. He began life poor, but by industry, perseverance and economy he has placed himself in goocl circumstances.

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Tipton Township

OWEN HURD, one of the substantial citizens of Walton, was born in Sullivan County, N. H., January 2, 1830. He was the youngest of eleven children born to Stephen and Nabby (Wilcox) Hurd, both natives of New Hampshire, of English descent. His boyhood and youth were spent upon his father's farm. His education was such as could be obtained in the district schools. When he was eight years old his parents irnmigrated to Monroe County, N. Y., where they remained six years. They then immigrated to the State of Illinois, and located in Peoria County. Four years later they removed to Marshall County, Ill. Here, in 1848, our subject began farming for himself. In the fall of 1865 he engaged in the mercantile business in Lawn Ridge, Ill. In the fall of 1867 he came to this county and located in Walton, where he has ever since resided. After locating in this county, he, in connection with his brother, Norman, engaged in saw-milling. In the spring of 1872 he again engaged in the mercautile business. A year later he engaged at saw-milling again, this time with Alvin F. Curtis. This partnership existed seven years. Since the spring of 1880 his attention has been given to buying and selling grain. He is now sole proprietor of the Walton elevator and is doing a good business. Jerusha Powell, a native of Greene County, N. Y., born November 27, 1828, became his wife, January 1, 1832; she was the daughter of Joshua and Ann (Smith) Powell, both natives of the State of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd have had six children, as follows: Matilda, born March 27, 1853; Willard E., born March 21, 1855; Lyra Armelle, born March 8, 1857; Frank M., born April 29, 1860; David P., born April 12, 1861, and Walter A., born March 7, 1863. The youngest, Walter A., was drowned by falling in a cistern, August 17, 1863. Mr. and Mrs. Hurd belong to the Lutheran Church. Mr. Hurd is a member of the K. of H. lodge, and a Republican in politics. He is an enterprising and successful business man and a good citizen.

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Tipton Township

OLIVER KESLING, one of the substantial and influential citizens of Tipton Township, is a native of Warren County, Ohio. He was born November 9, 1836, being the eldest son of George and Sarah (Fudge) Kesling, the former a native of Warren and the latter a native of Preble County, Ohio. When he was ten years old his parents removed to Preble County, Ohio. Here our subject spent his youth, working upon a farm. In 1854 he came with his parents to this county, where the latter located upon a farm in Tipton Township. He made his home with them until he was twenty-four years of age. The country was then new, and a great deal of hard work naturally devolved upon Oliver. He chopped, grubbed, ditched, plowed, and did all kinds of hard work which the development of a new country necessitates. In 1861 he began farming for himself, and located upon the farm he at present occupies in October, 1867. Catharine Panabaker, a native of Fairfield County, Ohio, born Sentember 27, 1840, became his wife February 21, 1861. She was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah (Erick) Panabaker, the former of whom at present resides in Logansport. Mr. and Mrs. Kesling have had five children, four of whom are living. Their names are Mary A., born January 5, 1862; Lizzie E., born August 11, 1866; John H., born June 9, 1868; George W., born September 25, 1870, died October 31, 1872, and Cora. F., born February 11, 1875. Mr. and Mrs. Kesling belong to the Lutheran Church. In politics Mr. Kesling is a Democrat. He owns a fine farm of 211 acres, about 180 acres of which are in an excellent state of cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a goocl citizen.

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Tipton Township

MARTIN KESLING, one of the prominent farmers of Tipton Township, was born in Warren County, Ohio, July 7, 1842. He was the third son born to George and Sarah (Fudge) Kesling, natives of Warren and Preble Counties, Ohio, respectively. Our subject was about ten years old when his parents came to this county and located in Tipton Township. Here he spent his youth, working upon his father's farm. He has resided in Tipton Township since coming to Cass County with his parents. Since he was twenty-one years old he has been working chiefly upon his own farm, which lies in Maiszequah Reservation, Tipton Township. His attention during his entire life has been given to agricultural pursuits. On the 8th of February, 1886, he was married to Edith Berry, a native of Tipton Township, and daughter of Henry and Rebecca (Smith) Berry; the former a native of this county, and the latter a native of Huntington County, this State. Mr. Kesling is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, andl a Democrat in politics. He owns 240 acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a good citizen.

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Tipton Township

PERRY KESLING, JR., a prominent young farmer and stock raiser of Tipton Township, was born in Preble County, Ohio, December 9, 1846. He was the oldest son born to John and Mary A. (Mettert) Kesling, both natives of Preble County, Ohio, of German descent. He remained in his native county, working upon his father's farm and saw-mill until he was twenty-three years of age, during which time he attended thedistrict school, in which he received an ordinary common school education. In December, 1869, he came to Cass County, and for two years following he was engaged in the lumber business in Tipton Township. In August, 1872, he purchased a large farm lying in Sections 6 and 7, Tipton Township, where he immediately located and has resided ever since. November 23, 1872, he was married to Ermina Kesling, a native of Warren County, Ohio, born, of German descent, September 21, 1844. She was the daughter of George and Sarah (Fudge) Kesling, natives of Warren and Preble Counties, Ohio, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Kesling have had five children – one girl and four sons - all of whom are living. Their names are Mary M., born September 23, 1874; Harry C., born February 16, 1876; John P., born January 28, 1878; William A., born June 8, 1881; and Emmet C., born September 12, 1884. Mr. Kesling is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and a Democrat in politics. He owns a fine farm of 130 acres, about 100 acres of which is in a high state of cultivation. His farm is fitted up with good buildings and fences, and is one of the most desirable locations in Cass County. He is full of energy, enterprise and pluck, and uses every available instrumentality to attain the highest possible degree in every branch of domestic life. In connection with farming he makes the raising of fine stock a specialty. Among his horses may be seen some excellent specimens of the Clydesdale ancl Norman stock, and his breed of Poland China hogs can not be excelled. He also has a fair showing of Jersey cattle, and his large flock of Shropshire sheep is one of the finest in northern Indiana. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a No. 1 citizen.

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Tipton Township

JOEL KESLING, an enterprising young farmer of Tipton, was the sixth son born to George and Sarah (Fudge) Kesling, both natives of Ohio. He was born April 12, 1852, in Preble County, Ohio. He was but two years old when his parents came to Cass County and located in Tipton Township. Our subject has resided in that township ever since. May 1, 1881, he was married to Allie B. Kelly, a native of Lafayette, this State. Mr. and Mrs. Kesling have had two children. Their names are Ernest R., born March 1, 1882, and Mabel E., born May 2, 1886. Mr. Kesling is a member of the Christian Church, and his wife a member of the Methodist Church. In politics Mr. Kesling is a Democrat. He owns 165 acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an energetic and industrious young man and a good citizen.

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Tipton Township

WILLIAM R. LEWIS, one of the enterprising and substantial citizens of Tipton Township, was born in Vigo County, this State, May 5, 1840. He was the only son of James A. and Jeanetta C. (Tritt) Lewis, the former a native of Lawrence County, Ill., and the latter a native of Greenbrier County, Va . Our subject was two years old when his parents came to Cass County, and located at Lewisburg, Miami Township. In about 1842 they took a claim in Pipe Creek Township, Miami County, where they resided perhaps two years. They then returned to this county and located in Tipton Township, upon what is now known as the Panabaker farm. Some years later they removed to a mill property near Pipe Creek Falls, Tipton Township. About three years later his father located upon a farm in the Godfroy Reserve, same township, and the farm upon which our subject now resides. Our subject remained at home working for his father until he reached the age of twenty-one years, when he began farming for himself. He began in Tipton Township. In the fall of 1863 he removed to Miami Township. In the following spring he moved to Vermilion County, Ill. He returned to this State and located in Deer Creek Township, Miami County, in 1868, and in 1869 he returned to the old home place in Godfroy Reserve, Tipton Township, where he has ever since resided. February 17, 1861, he was married to Elizabeth Humbert, a native of Ohio, born January 6, 1842. She was the daughter of Jacob and Sarah (Reed) Humbert, formerly of Tipton Township. His first wife died May 30, 1879, and on the 30th of October, 1879, he was married to Sadie F. Wolfe, a native of Allen County, Ohio, born September 30, 1845. She was the daughter of James and Magdalene (Foreman) Wolfe. By his first wife Mr. Lewis had seven children. Their names are Francis M., born November 6, 1861, died November 22, 1862; Albert, born March 10, 1863; James A., born May 14, 1865; Sarah J., born May 10, 1867, died September 11, 1868; Lanora, born October 6, 1870; Flora, born July 29, 1876, and George, born September 8, 1878, died in infancy. By his second wife he has had two children. Their names are Charles W., born January 20, 1881; and Homer W., born November 2, 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics Mr. Lewis is a Republican. He owns a fine farm in the Godfroy Reserve about 100 acres of'which is Wabash bottom land, considered the best bottom land farm between Peru and Logansport. He is an industrious and successful farmer, and a good citizen.

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Tipton Township

SAMUEL LOGAN, an old and higlhy respected citizen of Tipton Township, was born in Fayette County, this State, September 7, 1824. He was the third son born to Thomas and Anna J. (Smith) Logan, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter a native of Georgia. His father came to America with his parents when he was three years old. When our subject was eight years old his father removed to Clinton County, where the youth of the former was spent working on a farm. At the age of eighteen he learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked about five years. He came to this county and located in Jackson Township in 1852. Here he was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1883, when he removed to a farm in Tipton Township, where e at present resides. December 11, 1851, he married Elizabeth Ramsey, daughter of William Ramsey, formerly of Clinton County. His first wife died in August, 1853. He was married to Margaret J. Meek, May 22, 1860. She was the daughter of Thomas E. and Julia Ann (Beck) Meek, both natives of Augusta County, Va. By his first wife, he had one child, Thomas A., born October, 1852. In politics Mr. Logan is a Democrat. He owns a farm of eighty acres, about half of which is in a good state of cultivation. He is an honest, industrious citizen, and is highly respected.

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Tipton Township

WILLIAM P. LOUTHAIN, an old and highly respected citizen and one of the prominent farmers of Tipton Township, is a native of Miami County, Ohio. He was born November 4, 1818, being the sixth son born to George and Mary (Shell) Louthain, both natives of Wythe County, Va., the former of Scotch, and the latter of German descent. His parents were married in their native county. They immigrated to Miami County, Ohio, in an early day, and were among the first settlers of that county. In 1836, or when William was eighteen years old, they came to this State and located upon afarm in Tippecanoe County. Here his father died January 17, 1840. Two years later his mother, with the other members of the family, came to this county and located upon a farm in Section 35, Tipton Township, which our subject had purchased f ive years before, and upon which he at present resides. Here his mother died in 1844. The boyhood and youth of William were spent working upon a farm. He received in the district school a good common school education. In I837 he engaged in the pork packing business in La Fayette, in which he continued with good success for three years. Since locatling upon the farm in 1842, his undivided attention has been given to agricultural pursuits. February 7, 1847, he was married to Elizabeth McGrew, a native of Wayne County, this State, born, of Irish and Scotch descent, December 5, 1828. She was the daughter of Samuel T. and Mary (Stibbins) McGrew, both natives of Montgomery County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Louthain have had but two children - a son and daughter. Their names are Benjamin F. (born December 27, 1847, who, at present, is postmaster of the city of Logansport, and editor and joint owner of the Logansport Pharaos, and Mary N. (born June 3, 1840), at present the wife of William Woodling, of Tipton Township. Mr. and Mrs. Louthain are both members of the United Brethren Church. In 1841 Nr. Louthain took a trip to New Orleans, remaining one month. In later years he has taken several pleasure trips, notably to the Centennial and to the Democratic National Convention, in 1884. He is a member of tlie I. O. O. F. lodge, and is a Democrat in politics. In the fall of 1874 he was elected to the office of sheriff and was re-electecl in 1876. He has refused numerous solicitations to accept nominations to other offices, preferring the quietude of rural life. He owns a farm of 190 acres, upon which is a fine brick residence erected at a cost of $7,000.

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Tipton Township

DUDLEY MADDEN, one of the old pioneers of this county, was born in Scott County, Ky., September 11, 1817. He was the oldest son born to Lina and Lydia (Julian) Madden, natives of South and North Carolina respectively, the former of Irish, and the latter of French descent. His mother died when he was but three years old, and he was but eight years old when his father died. Left thus with neither father nor mother at such an early age, he has scarcely ever been able to realize the value of a parent’s care. At the age of four years he was placed in the family of Nathan Julian, where he made his home until he attained his majority. Mr. Julian was a cousin of our subject's mother. With him he came to this county in 1835. In 1840 he emigrated to Missouri, where he did various kinds of work for two years. He returned to this county in November, 1842, and for a number of years he worked out upon a farm. December 6, 1848, he located upon a farm of his own in Section 19, Tipton Township, where he has ever since resided, October 5, 1848, he was married to Sarah Morgan, a native of Pennsylvania, born, of German descent, March 7, 1831. She was the daughter of Hugh and Isabell Morgan, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Sarah Madden died May 11, 1852. September 10, 1854, our subject was married to Nancy Doron, a native of Union County, this State, born, of Irish and Gerrnan descent, October 8, 1816. She was the daughter of Samuel and Margaret Doron, natives of Gettysburg, Penn., and Hagerstown, Md., respectively. His second wife died September 8, 1875. April 19, 1877, he was married to Mrs. Martha Field, whose maiden name was Martha Rhine. She was born near Thorntown, this State, November 25, 1834, and was the daughter of John and Margaret (Willbarger) Rhine, both natives of Pennsylvania, the former of Irish and the latter of Dutch descent. By his first wife Mr. Madden had two children: Caroline I., born September 16, 1849, died April 3, 1883; Rachael Ann, born March 2, 1851, died January 30, 1853. Mrs. Martha Madden, his present wife, had been married before. Her first husband was William D. Field, to whom she was married March 16, 1856, and by whom she had three children. Their names were Horatio F., Adrian A. and John B., the last of whom died when eight years old. Mr. Madden is a Spiritualist, and a Republican in politics. He owns a farm of 131 acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is a well informed, intelligent man, an enterprising and successful farmer, and a good citizen. Mrs. Madden has been a member of the Christian Church about twenty years.

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Tipton Township

HERMON E. MARTIN, one of the enterprising young farmers of Tipton Township, was born in Washington Township, this county, March 14, 1859. He was the second son born to Francis S. and Caroline (Sine) Martin, who at present reside in Washington Township. Almost his entire life has been spent upon a farm, though he has, of late years, worked at the carpenter's trade some. In January, 1883, he removed to a farm of his own in Section 33, Tipton Township, where he has ever since resided. Malissa Stough, a native of Tipton Township, this county, born September 20, 1860, became his wife December 23, 1882. She was the daughter of Samuel and Maria Stough, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have had two children. Their names are Merl, born April 2, 1884, and Ralph E., born September 14, l885. Mr. Martin is a member of the Presbyterian, and his wife a member of the Lutheran Church. In politics Mr. Martin is a Democrat. He owns eighty acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an industrious and energetic young farmer and a good citizen.

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Tipton Township

JOHN S. MAYS, a prominent farmer in Tipton Township, was born in Fayette County, Va., November 18, 1830. He was the oldest son born to James and Nancy (Bowyer) Mays, both natives of Virginia, of Dutch descent. His father was born in Greenbrier County, Va., June 6, 1803. His occupation was that of a farmer. About 1840 he immigrated to Cass County, and located first at Lewisburg. Here he resided two years. He then removed to a tract of timber land lying in Section 43, Tipton Township, and which is identical with the farm upon which our subject now resides. Here he spent the rest of his life, his death occurring April 11, 1881. The mother of our subject was born June 10, l803. Her marriage to James Mays occurred December 11, 1828. She accompanied her husband to the old home place in this county, where her death occurred June 21, 1883. Our subject has resided in Tipton Township ever since locating there with his father, and since 1871 he has resided upon the old homestead in Section 16. February 8, 1855, he was married to Jane Reder, a native of Ohio, born, of Dutch descent, January 19, 1835. She was the daughter of Jonathan and Margaret Reder. His first wife died September 13, 1867, and on the 16th of February, 1868, he was married to Mrs. Sarah A. Johnson, whose maiden nome was Sarah A. Crane. She was the daughter of Whittington and Sarah (Waggaman) Crane, natives of Ohio and South Carolina, respectively. She was born in Clinton County, this State, November 20, 1842. By his first wife Mr. Mays had three children. Their names are Francis L., born October 27, 1855; Edward L., born January 17,1857, and Annie Bell, born July 7, 1861, died March 28, 1871. By his second wife he has had five children, all of whom are living. They are Carrie E., born December 29, 1868; Mary A., born July 9, 1871; George S., born March 6, 1873; Forest E., born May 16, 1876 and Charles A., born June 1, 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Mays are both mernbers of the Christian Church. Politically Mr. Mays is a Republican. He owns a fine farm of 159 acres, which is fitted up with good fences and buildings, and about two-thirds of which is in a high state of cultivation. Besides this he owns a farm of eighty acres lying in Section 28, Tipton Township. He is an industrious and successful farmer, and one of Cass County's most highly respected citizens.

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Tipton Township

HARRISON McVETY, one of the substantial and influential citizens of Tipton Township, was born in Miami County, Ohio, April 26, 1838. He was the youngest child born to Thomas and Elizabeth (Redenbaugh) McVety, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. When he was ten years old his parents came to this county, and located upon the farm where our subject now resides, in Section 26, Tipton Township. Here he has resided ever since. Kitura Hacket, a native of this county, born April 10, 1849, became his wife October 19, 1870. By her he had seven children, as follows: Ida, born August 3, 1871; Thomas, born September 27, 1873, died November 17, 1876; Carrie, born September 20, 1875; Abigail L., born April 3, 1879; Alonzo, born March 24, 1880; Marven, born July 7, 1882; and May, born January 30, 1883. Mr. McVety is a member of the K. of H. lodge, and a Democrat in politics. He owns a farm of 160 acres of excellent land, over 100 acres of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer, and a highly respected citizen. His wheat crop for the current year amounts to over 1,100 bushels.

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Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

JOHN E. MORGAN, an enterprising young business man of Onward Station, Tipton Township, was born in Frederick County, Md., January 4, 1850. He was the only son in a family of nine children born to Daniel and Elizabeth (Blickenstaff) Morgan, both natives of Maryland, of German descent. His parents immigrated to this county in 1855, and located first at Waverly. About 1859 they rernoved to Walton, where they both died, the former in 1882, and the latter in 1872. The education of our subject was received chiefly in the common schools. By the time he was eighteen he had sufficient education to teach school. After two years spent teaching, in 1873, he entered the employ of George Campbell, of Walton, for whom he clerked two years. He then clerked for Adam Surface, of Walton, four years. In 1881 he entered into a partnership with Omen Engler, with whorn he was engaged in the retail business in Walton one year. In 1882 he rernorecl to Onward Station, where he has ever since been engaged in the retail business. He has a good store room, well stocked with dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, etc., and is doing a good business. Florence E. Surface, a native of Tipton Township, this county, of German descent, born June 17, 1859, became his wife Jauuary 1, 1876. To them four children have been born. They are Pearlie, born April 21, 1878; Edwin L., born September 28,1879, died January 26, 1880; Silvia R., born June 13, 1881; Grace I., born August 29, 1882, and Ruby A., born December 18, 1883. Mrs. Morgan is a member of the Lutheran Church, of Walton. Mr. Morgan is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and a Democrat in politics. He began life without anything, but by energy, perseverance and which he has, though young, already placed himself in comfortable circumstances.

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

SAMUEL PANABAKER, Jr., who at present is one of the enterprising young farmers and substantial citizens of Tipton Township, was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, March 9, 1847. He was the youngest of four children born to Samuel and Sarah (Erick) Panabaker, both natives of Fairfield County, Ohio, of German descent. In 1855 his parents immigrated to this county, and located upon a tract of land in Tipton Township. The boyhood and early youth of our subject were spent in working upon his father's farm, where he chopped, grubbed, ditched, plowed, and, in fact, did all kinds of hard work which the development of a new country necessitates. He had, meanwhile, attended the district schools and when he was seventeen years of age had sufficient education to teach school. Taking up the avocation of a teacher, he was thus employed five years, spending the summers upon a farm. Two terms were taught, when, in 1868, he engaged in the timber and lumber business, which received his attention five years. He then resumed teaching, and three years more were spent in the school-room. In 1876 his entire attention was turned to agricultural pursuits, in whicll he has ever since been engaged. Minerva Puterbaugh, a native of Tipton Township, this county , of German descent, born January 28, 1852, became his wife December 17, 1872. To them four children have been born, all of whom are living. Their names are Daisy, born October 16, 1874; Grace, born March 6, 1876; Charles E., born October 12, 1879; and John H., vorn February 19, 1882. Mr. Panabaker is a meinber of the K. of H. lodge, and is a Democrat in politics. In the spring of 1886 he was elected to the office of township trustee, and is the present incumbent. He owns a splendid farm of 205 acres of land, about half of which is under cultivation.

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