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

DANIEL BROWER, farmer, was born November 1, 1822, in Preble County, Ohio. His parents were Henry and Hannah (Dillman) Brower, natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia, respectively, and of German extraction. Daniel Brower acquired a fair education at the common schools in his native State. At the age of sixteen he came with his parents to Cass County, where he continued to remain under the parental roof until thirty-seven years of age, during which time he was principally engaged in farming. In 1852 he was elected treasurer of Miami County, Ind., creditably filling this office for one term, when he resumed farming. November 13, 1859 he was united in marriage with Mary E. Thompson, native of Virginia, and of English extraction. Five children are the fruits of this union, namely: Margaret A., born January 21, 1861; Viola A., born June 6, 1864; Frank W., born January 22, 1867; Irvin D., born November 20, 1869, and George L., born April 5, 1872, all of whom are now living. Mr. Brower is an enterprising and industrious citizen, owns a good farm of 160 acres in Section 27, which he has acquired by industrious exertion and honest dealing. Politically he is a thorough Democrat.

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

J. L. CLOUSE, merchant at Hoover, is a native of Washington County, Penn.; was born March 1, 1831. His parents were William and Lydia (Leonard) Clouse, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania and of German extraction. John L. passed his boyhood days at home, receiving a cornmon school education. At the age of eighteen he was apprenticed to the carpenter's trade, which occupation he followed for a period of thirty years. January, 1864, he enlisted in Company K, Forty-sixth Regiment Veteran Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. Prior to the war he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza J. Richey, a daughter, of Andrew and Martha (Thompson) Richey, who were natives of Pennsylvania. Seven children were born to this union, namely: Mary E., born October 20, 1854, died September 26, 1864; Lucy E., born July 28, 1857; Ora I., born November 7, 1859; Rosa F., born November 5, 1862; Lydia B., born October 4, 1865, died August 5, 1867; John R., born February 28, 1868, and Charles W., born January 18, 1872. Mr. Clouse is among the enterprising men of Hoover, where he is engaged in general merchandising, and by strict attention to business has established a trade which requires his entire attention, and which he justly merits. He also fills the position of railway agent of the Eel Rives Railroad at Hoover, and holds the office of postmaster. He is a member of the G. A. R., and altogether is one of the substantial men of the county.

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

DAVID CONRAD, farmer, is a native of Washington County, Penn., and was born January 1, 1833. He is a son of Daniel and Sarah (Custer) Conrad, natives of Pennsylvania, and who settled with their family in Adams Township, in the year 1840. Our subject received a common school education in the schools of his time, and throughout life farming has been his chief occupation. Catherine Smith became his wife December 14, 1854. She is a native of Wayne County, Ohio, her birth occurring May 10, 1835, and a daughter of Jacob P. and Rebecca (Miller) Smith, who were natives of Ohio and Maryland, respectively, and who came to Cass county in 1852. To Mr. and Mrs. Conrad have been born nine children, namely: Theodore F., born February 24, 1856, died September 20, 1856; Frances A., born August 7, 1858; Sarah B., born October 14, 1861; George M., born February 19, 1864; Cyrus V., born January 10, 1866; Velma O., born September 24, 1868 ; Berdella M., born January 12, 1872 ; Ada P., born January 20, 1851, and an infant unnamed. Mr. Conrad owns a fine farm in Section 20, well improved and cultivated. His politics are Democratic, and he takes an active interest in public affairs and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mrs. Conrail is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. They are of the best people, and highly respected as citizens in the community where they live.

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

ANDREW J. COX, farmer, was born in Miami County, Ohio, November 7, 1837, son of John and Mary (Hoover) Cox, who were of German extraction. Andrew J., then a small boy, came with his parents to Cass County, locating in Adams Township where his early years were passed in assisting his parents on the home-farm, and attending the district school. January 11, 1852, he married Miss Susannah Loman, a native of Ohio, born March 8, 1834, and a daughter of Abraham and Jane (Hughel) Loman, natives of Ohio. Four children have been the fruits of their union, whose names are: Semantha E., born May 23, 1853; Eliza J., born November 23, 1855 ; Mary A., born April 3, 1838, and John R., born August l6, 1860, only two of whom are now living. Mr. Cox has fol1owed farming through life, and with good success, as his farm of 172 acres, well improved and cultivated amply testifies, and which he has acquired by hard and honest labor. He and wife are members of the Christian Church. He is a Democrat in politics and an upright citizen, whom to know is to respect and esteem.

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

WILLIAM DALZELL was born on the farm he now owns March 23, 1831, a son of Thomas and Mary (McMillen) Dalzell, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of Pennsylvania. These parents immigrated to Cass County in 1833, locating on Section 29, Adams Township, where they resided until their death, living an honored and respected life. The father died December 25, 1884, the mother having preceded him February 8, 1381. They were members of the Presbyterian Church and are buried in the Bethlehem Grave-Yard. William was reared in his native county, receiving in youth a common school education, and at the age of twenty-four began life for himself. He selected farming as his vocation through life, as did his father before him, and is the present owner of 233 acres of good farming and grazing land. Miss Isabel Dillman became his wife May 30, 1875: she is a daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Aukerman) Dillman, and was born August 1, 1840. To their union four children have been born: John H., born September 14, 1876, died October 31, 1885; Dudley T., born September 15, 1880; Blanche E., born June 22, 1882, and one child which died in infancy. Mr. Dalzell is one of the county's self-made men, beginning life's battle a poor boy, and by upright dealings has acquired a competency. Mrs. Dalzell is a member of the Evangelist Church.

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

W. H. and S. F. DILLMAN, sons of Daniel and Elizabeth (Aukerman) Dillman, are among the most prosperous citizens of Adams Township, where they are pleasantly situated on the home-farm, which they own, and contains 160 acres of excellent land, and are engaged in farming. Daniel Dillman, the father, was born in Virginia July 21, 1804. He was married in Preble County, Ohio, March 18, 1830, and where they continued to reside until 1840, in which year they removed to Cass County, and were the first to locate in Adams Township, where they engaged in agricultural pursuits, and resided until their respective deaths. He was twice married, his first wife, the mother of our subject, who died March 21, 1859; his second wife, who was Catherine Burrows, native of Cass County, died February 23, 1870. The father was industrious, intelligent, and highly respected, and was father of the following family: Mary M., born December 3, 1830; John H., born February 19, 1832; Aaron S., born October 5, 1834, died April 16, 1937; Elizabeth C., born July 16, 1837, died July 17, 1845; William H., born October 9, 1839; Maria V., born June 15, 1841; S. F., born February 20, 1843 ; Eliza L., born April 26, 1845 ; Lavina, E., born May 20, 1847; Isabel H., born August 1, 1849, and Margaret A., born June 6, 1852. The two brothers, whose names form the subject of this notice, live together on the home-farm. S. F. is the only one married, his wife being Miss Martha J. Mitten. The brothers take an interest in all moral, educational or other enterprises that go to build up the community in which they live or benefit the condition of their fellow-men.

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

STEPHEN EURIT, an early settler and leading citizen of Cass County, Ind., was born April 22, 1821, in Lewis County, Va. His parents are John and Mary A. (Martin) Eurit, natives of Virginia, and were respectively of Irish and German descent. They were married in Virginia in 1819, and resided in Lewis County until 1829, in which year they immigrated to Vigo County, Ind., where they remained until 1833. During the fall of this year they removed to Cass County, where they entered 200 acres of land in Bethlehem Township, which they subsequently improved, and devoted their time and energies to farming. Our subject was raised upon his father's farm, secured a fair education, and for a number of years was engaged in teaching school in Cass and the adjoining counties. June 19, 1847, he was married to Ellen J. Dalzell, who was born March 12, 1822, in Washington County, Penn. She is a daughter of John and Lucy (Crooks) Dalzell, and a grand-daughter of Gen. Crooks, and took a prominent part in the war of 1812. He commanded 4,000 men, organized in 1811, in western Pennsylvania; came west and built Fort Meigs, in Ohio, which was afterward attacked by Procter and gallantly defended by Maj. Croghan. Mrs. Eurit passed her early life at home, and came with her parents, in 1833, to Cass County, where she engaged for some time in teaching school. Mr. and Mrs. Eurit hare been blessed by the following children: Martha, born August 23, 1843; Mary A., born November 26, 1849 ; Emma, born November 26 , 1851, died November 5, 1854; William A., born August 5, 1853, died October 13, 1854; Fannie, born September 10, 1855, died January 4, 1879; Ida M., born August 14, 1857; Alice, born March 16, 1859, died October 3, l872; and Charles M. born December 20, 1861. Mr. Eurit is the owner of 260 acres of well improved land, upon which are good substantial buildings. He is the architect of his own fortune, which he has accumulated by his own industry. He held the office of township trustee for a number of years with the best of satisfaction. He is a Republican in politics, and himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1854 Mr. Eurit moved to Iowa, but, owing to the death of two of his children in their new home, he returned to Cass County in October of the same year.

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

JAMES EVANS is a native of Clinton County, Ohio, born September 7, 1834, the fourth child in a family of twelve children born to James and Nancy (West) Evans, natives of Kentucky and Ohio, respectively. They moved to Wabash County, Ind., in 1851; thence a year later to Cass County, settling in Adams Township. James, our subject, received but an ordinary education, being engaged from childhood at work upon the farm, and has followed farming all his life. In the fall of 1857 he went to Henry County, Ind., where, on April 1, 1858, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary E. Current, a native of Taylor County, Va., born June 8, 1836, and a daughter of Abraham S. and Elizabeth (Lake) Current, natives of Virginia, and who came to Henry County in 1837. Seven children have blessed this union whose names are: Isabel, born April 27, 1860; Abraham J., born October 20, 1862; Benson W., born May 22, 1863; Lizzie J., born February 6, 1867; Isam E., born October 16, 1873, and Alfred, born October 6, 1875, all of whom are now living. In April, 1870, Mr. Evans removed from Henry County, Ind., to Adams Township, and settled where he now lives, and where he owns a fine farm, well improved and under good cultivation, which he has earned by hard work, self-denial and judicious management. He held the office of justice of the peace four years. Politically he is a strong Democrat, and is an A. F. & A. M.

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

EDWARD FAHL, farmer, was born in Pennsylvania in 1829, eldest of a family of nine children born to George and Mary Fahl, natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. Our subject was reared by his parents, with whom he came, at the age of thirteen, to Huntington County, Ind. Here, in January, 1860, he was united in marriage with Catherine Kusmal, a native of Germany, born in 1841. They began life together on a farm in Huntington County, where they lived until 1868, when they removed to Miami, Ind., and continued to live until 1877, in which year they removed to Cass County and purchased their present farm of 160 acres, which is well improved, and where he still resides. Mr. and Mrs. Fahl are members of the German Reformed Church. and the parents of the following living children: Sarah, born February 24, 1862; Mary, born January 7, l866; John, born June 26, 1869; Susan, born December 6, l875; William, born May 27, 1879; Amanda, born August 19, 1872; George F., born November 8, 1882. Mr. Fahl in politics affiliates with the Democratic party, and is known as an industrious and upright citizen.

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

JAMES P. FERGUSON was born in the township where he now lives, January 1, 1838. He is one of ten children, named: Thomas, Mary, Sarah, Richard W., Elizabeth, John M., James P., Sebastian C. and two dying in infancy, born to Richard and Phoebe A. (Payne) Ferguson, both natives of Franklin County Va., and of English descent. They came to Cass County in 1833, and located near Logansport, where they resided for a number of years, and then removed to Adams Township. James P. was reared on his father's farm, and acquired a fair education in youth by making most of his opportunities. After attending the Logansport Seminary two terms, he began teaching in his native township which he continued for several terms with more than ordinary success. On November 26, 1863, he was united in marriage with Miss Maria V. Dillman, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Aukerman) Dillman, appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere in this volume. She was born in Adams Township June 15, 1841, and presented her husband with six children: Oscar B., born December 13, 1865 ; Luman W., born March 4, 1868; Henry D., born November 24, 1869; Sylvia M., born February 1, 1872; Cora D., born December 24, 1874, and Ella M., born August 21, 1876, all of whom are now living. Mr. Ferguson has been principally engaged in farming throughout life, and now owns a good farm in Section 32, upon which is one of the best residences of the township. He began life poor, and attributes his success in life to proper economy and industry. He is a member of the Masonic order and a firm advocate of the principles of the Republican party.

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

JOHN GRABLE, one of the old and prominent citizens of Cass County, is a native of Washington County, Penn., where he was born October 13, 1804. He is the fourth son of a family of eleven children born to Jonathan and Catherine (Barkhammer) Grable, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. Our subject was reared by his parents, his education is only an ordinary one, being acquired in the primitive schools of his times. At the age of seventeen he began to learn the tanner's trade, and followed the same for four years. In 1827 he removed to Jefferson County, Ohio, where he lived until 1836, in which year he removed to Carroll County; thence to Summit County, subsequently, in 1846, to Cass County, Ind., and located on the farm where he now lives, and shared in the toils and hardship and privations of a pioneer life. December 24, 1824, he was joined in marriage with Miss Anna Carson, a native of Washington County, Penn., born July 22, 1807, and a daughter of Thomas and Mary (Gibson) Carson, natives of Pennsylvania. Twelve children blessed this union, whose names are: Joram, born August 9, 1825, died June 28, 1859; Maria, born November 9, 1826, died May 28, 1864; Jonathan, born March 2, 1829, died October 15, 1831; John C., born November 11, 1830; Julia A., born October 24, 1832, was married to S. G. Conrad, February 26, 1857, and died February 13, 1863; Mandane, born August 12, 1835; was married to W. C. Bennett October 15, 1858; Samantha, born December 12, 1838, died January 10, 1841; Mary, born April 29, 1841, died April 1, 1842; Salome, born January 14, 1843, was married to F. M. Lunsford April 18, 1867, and died January 14, 1874; Isabel F., born August 23, 1843, was married, November 10, 1868, to Charles T. Lunsford, and died August 11, 1871; Luzarba, born November 23, 1847, died August 5, 1864; and Maude M., born November 1, 1850, was married to John O. Winegardner August 26, 1869. Mrs. Grable was a true wife and mother, and departed this life November 17, 1866. Mr. Grable began life in an humble way, and by his industry, economy and good management has acquired a valuable farm of 236 acres, located in Sections 7 and 8, Adams Township, where he is now enjoying the evening of life, and bids fair to live many years, and thus fulfill the wishes of his many friends. Politically he is a Republican. His farm is now successfully managed by his son John, with whom he lives, and who was married on June 12, 1862, to Miss Jane Dalzell, a native of Cass County, born July 30, 1842. To their union four children have been born, viz.: Nora E., born September 6, 1863; Schuyler C., born September 24, 1867; John E., born July 22, 1870; and Joram, born October 6, 1872.

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

LEV1 H. HOSLER, lumber dealer at Hoover, was born in Richland County, Ohio, April 2, 1840. He was reared in his native State, attending the common schools, from which he obtained a fair education. At the age of twenty he enlisted for the late war in Company F, One Hundred and Seventy-ninth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, where he served until the close of the war, receiving an honorable discharge. Returning from the war he removed to Noble County, Ind., where he was engaged in the lumber business until 1884, since which time he has been located at Hoover, where he formed a partnership and is doing a good business. Their saw-mill is one of the largest in the county, and they have established an extensive lumber-yard, manufacturing principally railroad lumber. Mr. Hosler began life with little or no capital, but has worked his way, by his own efforts, to his present prominent position as a business man. He chose for his wife Miss Abigail Bachelder, a native of Ohio, and born of Scotch descent. Four children have blessed this union: Ellen, Daniel E., William E. and George L. Mr. Hosler is a member of the G. A. R. and a first-class citizen.

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

WILLIAM E. KINNAMAN, farmer, was born in Cass County, Ind., May 9, 1832, son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Bennett) Kinnaman, who were natives of North Carolina, and Pennsylvania respectively. Thomas Kinnaman was a pioneer of the Hoosier State, he having settled in Clinton Township, Cass County, in the fall of 1829. William B. was raised on his parents' farm, receiving but a common schooling in his youth. On attaining his majority he began to do for himself, and at the age of twenty-three he went to Kansas, remaining four years, at the end of which time he returned to his native county. December 24, 1862, he married Lucy A. Short, a native of Indiana, born May 4, 1844, and a daughter of Jacob and Anna (Pride) Short, natives of Delaware. Their union has been fruitful in the birth of five children: Charles E., born January 28, 1863; Frances E., born May 2, 1864, died February 22, 1863; John G., born October 20, 1868; William L., born November 25, 1873, and Anna B., born June 1, 1882. Mr. Kinnaman began life poor, but, by his own efforts, he has secured a good farm and has established a reputation as an honorable and upright citizen. Politically he is a Democrat, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mrs. Kinnaman is an honored member of the Christian church.

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

MRS. SARAH A. LEFFEL, a native of Brown County, Ohio, was born December 13, 1837; is a daughter of Joseph and James (Veal) Burdsall, natives of New Jersey. When quite young she came to Miami County, Ind., where she received a common education. April 28, 1855, she was united in marriage with Jesse Reece, by whom she is the mother of the following children: Scott, born January 21, 1856; Matilda J., born December 14, 1857; Joseph F., born January 7, 1860; Mary E., born July 31, 1862, now deceased. Mr. Reece departed this life in October, 1864. On December 2, 1869, Mrs. Reece was married to William Leffel, a native of Franklin County, Va., born October 29, 1810, and at son of Samuel and Dorothy (Miller) Leffel, natives of Virginia. One child was born to this marriage, Harry G., born April 18, 1876. Mr. Leffel came to Cass County in the year of 1833. He was an honorable and upright citizen, a man respected and admired for his many sterling qualities of both heart and mind, and his death, which occurred May 24, 1886, was a cause for great regret among his neighbors and friends. Since his death Mrs. Leffel has continued to reside on the home farm, which is regarded as one of the best in the township.

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

DAVID MOSS, an old and respected citizen of Cass County, and a resident of Adams Township was born in Union County Ind., November 23, 1817. His parents were William and Elizabeth (Librook) Moss, both natives of Franklin County, Va., and of English and German descent, respectively. They removed to Union County, Ind., in the early part of the present century and engaged in farming. Our subject was reared to manhood's estate on his father's farm, receiving only such education in youth as the common schools of that early day afforded. August 31, 1840, he was wedded to Miss Mary Brown, by whom he is the father of six children: Sarah, born October 7, 1842; Elizabeth, born June 10, 1844 (deceased); Louis, born August 8, 1846; Aaron, born July 5, 1848; William, born July 20, l85l, and Lavina born January 5, 1854. August 21, 1854, the wife and mother died, and June 21, 1855 Mr. Moss was united in marriage with Margaret Shidler, a daughter of David and Rebecca (Landis ) Shidler. This union has been blessed with four children: Abraham, born November 29, 1856 ; John, born May 24, 1859; Alfred, born July 11, 1861, and Rebecca, born January 5, 1868. Mr. Moss has been a successful farmer all his life, now owning a fine farm of well improved land, 1ocated on Section 33. Throughout life he has been an industrious and upright citizen and enjoys the high regard of all who know him. Politically he is a Democrat. Mrs. Moss is a member of the German Baptist Church.

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

ALLEN OBENCHAIN, an old and respected resident of Adams Township, is a native of Botetourt County, Va., born September 17, 1821, one of fourteen children born to John and Elizabeth (Stair) Obenchain, natives of Virginia, where they lived until they came to Indiana in 1837, settling in Tippecanoe county. Our subject was reared on farm in his native county, received a common school education, and at the age of seventeen came with his parents to this State. In 1841 he came to Cass County, where he was engaged in threshing wheat and operated the first threshing machine that was introduced in the county. August 1, 1848, he married Eliza Obenchain, a native of Clark County, Ohio, born September 25, 1828, and a daughter of Thomas and Susan ( Chapman) Obenchain, natives of Virginia. By this union he is the father of twelve children: An infant, which died unnamed; Thomas E., born July 13, 1850, died September 21, 1857; Martha J., born August 10, 1852; Charles P., born June 16, 1854, died May 15, 1856; William A., born October 30, 1856; Allen B., born June 28, 1858, died March 29, 1860; George W., born January 22, 1860; John E., born May 28, 1862, died June 3, 1872; Henry G., born May 14, 1864, died November 17, 1865; Elder F., born February 12, 1867 ; Ginevra I., born September 29, 1869, and Elmer F., born July 13, 1872, died March 11, 1873. Mr. Obenchain has passed the greater portion of his life thus far engaged in agricultural pursuits, in which he has been successful, now owning two good farms in Adams Township, which have been secured entirely by himself and wife, and, what is far more desirable and commendable, an honest name and unblemished reputation. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church, and he is a Democrat in politics.

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

JOHN B. RUSH is a native of Preble County, Ohio, and was born August 11, 1846. His parents, Cornelius and Barbara (Grower) Rush, were natives of Ohio, and came to Cass County in 1848. John C. was reared upon the farm by his parents, receiving the advantages of a good education, and was most successfully engaged in teaching school for a period of eight years. May 19, 1870, he married Frances A. Tanquary a native of Ohio, born December 7, 1846, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Shackelford) Tanquary natives of Ohio. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Although Mr. Rush started in life a poor boy, he now owns an excellent farm in Section 6, and is looked upon as one of the substantial citizens of Adams Township. He is a Republican in politics, taking an active interest for his party.

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

JOHN C. SKINNER, farmer, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, August 13, 1821. His parents, Thomas and Amelia (Cox) Skinner, natives of North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively, were among the early settlers of the Buckeye State. In the year of 1837 they removed from Ohio to Cass County, locating in Adams Township, and engaged in farming. John C. passed his youth and early manhood assisting his father spoil the farm, his education being such as he could get by attending the common schools of that early day. At the age of twenty-two he began to do for himself, and for a time was engaged in saw-milling. He was married a t the age of twenty-five to Miss Hannah Crooks, w ho died in the year of 1862. In 1869 he was united in marriage with Sarah Han, who departed this life July 11, 1876, and on March 20, 1878, he was married to Fannie Bell, a daughter of Robert and Alice (Hance) Bell. Mrs. Skinner was born September 15, 1847. To Mr. Skinner's first marriage were born three children: Fannie E., born October 29, 1850, died September 1, 1876; Richard T., born September 8, 1852, died November 1, 1876, and Wesley J., born October 10, 1858, died March 6, 1877. By his second marriage two children were born: Walter M., born December 1, 1869, and Edith P., born August 18, 1873, and died May 13, 1873. Mr. Skinner began life a poor man, but, by diligence, economy and good management, he now owns one of the best farms in Adams township, upon which are many valuable improvements. He and wife are members of the Christian Church and are universally respected.

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

THOMAS H. SKINNER, farmer, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, November 21, 1836, and is a son of Thomas and Amelia (Cox) Skinner, pioneers of Cass County. Thomas H. is one of the leading men of Adams Township. He was raised to hard work upon his father's farm, secured at fair education from the common schools, and at the age of twenty-four years began life for himself as a farmer. March 21, 1861, he was married to Sarah A. Bockover. She is a native of Cass County, born August 24, 1842, and a daughter of John and Harriet (Simmons ) Bockover, natives of Ohio, coming to Cass County in 1838. The children born to their union are Olive A., born April 26, 1862; Albert W., born January 21, 1864; Ida M., born December 13, 1865; Florence M., born December 24, 1867; Amanda E., born February 18, 1870; Fred H., born November 28, 1873; Eva M., born November 4, 1878, and Jessie V., born August 29, 1881, three of whom are now deceased. Mr. Skinner owns a good farm, well improved, and devotes his attention to agricultural pursuits. He is a Republican, but has never aspired to any political prominence. He and wife are connected with the Christian Church.

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

H. D. SKINNER, M. D., was born in Cass County, Ind., November 21, 1854, son of Richard C. and Elizabeth (Conrad) Skinner, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively, and of Germanic descent. Subject was reared on a farm, and attended the district school until sixteen years old, when he began teaching during the winter and attending the school at Logansport in the summer. At the age of twenty-four, in accordance with his desire, he began the study of medicine under Drs. Fitch and Coleman, continuing three years, at the expiration of which time he entered the Indiana Medical College, at Indianapolis, Ind., and graduated March 31, 1881. He returned to Twelve Mile, where he engaged in the practice of his profession, and has remained there ever since. September 15, 1882 he married Miss Sarah A. Williams, a daughter of John and Christenia (Keplinger) Williams, both of whom were natives of Indiana. To their union two children have been born: Roscoe, born in June, 1883, and Daniel Otto, born in September, 1884. The Doctor started in life without any financial assistance, but through his energy and ability has secured a large practice and a good home. He is a member of the fraternity of Odd Fellows, and is now serving his second term as township trustee. In politics he is a Republican, and is a man of thorough and energetic business qualifications, and is held in high esteem by all.

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

ESAU WOODHOUSE, farmer, was born in Cass County, Ind., June 27, 1835, eldest of six children born to Philip and Sarah (Hoover) Woodhouse, who were among the early settlers of Cass County, they coming from Ohio. Esau Woodhouse was raised on the farm of his parents, received a fair education when a boy, and when twenty-one years old engaged in farming on his own responsibility. He is an enterprising and industrious citizen, owns a good well improved farm, located in Section 27, Adams Township, and is a staunch Democrat in politics. He was united in marriage with Susan J. Kingry, March 2, 1859. Mrs. Woodhouse is a native of Franklin County, Va., born October 1, 1838. Six children have resulted from this union: Minerva F., born January 28, 1860; Henry T., born August 21, 1862; Laura B., born December 22, 1865, died September 8, 1866; Sarah E., born March 4, 1868; Urilla A., born April 17, 1872, and Mirttie I., born April 12, 1876. The parents are members of the Christian Church, and are respected by all who know them.

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

HENRY WOODHOUSE, farmer, was born in Adams Township, Cass Co., Ind., December 29, 1836. He is a son of Philip and Sarah (Hoover) Woodhouse, natives of Ohio, but removed to Cass County in the fall of 1834. Our subject received only a common schooling, and, until twenty years old, assisted his parents on the home-farm. September 4, 1857, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Cox, a daughter of William Cox, of Cass County. To this union one child was born, Mary E., born October 11, 1858, and died July, 1860. September 8, 1861, his wife, Sarah, died, and again, October 15, 1863, he married Lydia Abbott, a native of Cass County, born July 7, 1839. Two children were born to this marriage: Huldah, born September 18, 1864, died December 18, 1875, and Arthur D., born June 13, 1866, and died the following December. Mr. Woodhouse is one of the substantial men of Adams Township; beginning life in very moderate circumstances, by good management and industry has accumulated a fine farm, located in Section 27, and where known he is highly respected.

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

GEORGE W. ANDERSON, farmer, is a native of Virginia, his birth occurring September 15, 1821, and is a son of Samuel and Elizabeth (Vance) Anderson, also natives of Virginia. He received his education from the primitive schools of that day, selected farming as his vocation through life, and January 31, 1851, was married to Miss Priscilla McNamor, a daughter of Joseph and Annie McNamor, natives of Delaware. Seven children are the fruit of this marriage: Elizabeth, born January 1, 1852, deceased; Anneritta, born April 10, 1854, now deceased; Mary E., born March 21, 1857; Isaac, born November 20, 1859; Jane, born March 21, 1862; John, born November 4, 1864, and George W., born April 26, 1868; and of the five living three are now married and reside near home. Mr. Anderson is one of the progressive and substantial men of Bethlehem Township, beginning life with no substantial means, and by good management and industry accumulating 185 acres of good land. In politics he is a time-honored Democrat, having cast his first ballot for James K. Polk. He and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and are enjoying the evening of life surrounded by its comforts, and sharing the good will and opinion of all around them.

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

ELIAS BOOKWALTER, farmer, is a native of Pickaway Oounty, Ohio, born August 25, 1821. He passed his early life at home, and secured only such education as was afforded by the common schools. February 14, 1844, he was united in matrimony with Rosana Adair, a native of Ross Oounty, Ohio, born July 22, 1819, and a daughter of John and Sarah (Finch) Adair, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively. A family of two children were born to this union, whose names are Sarah A., born February 17, 1846, and Albert F., born February 12, 1848, both of whom are married and reside in Cass County. Mr. Bookwalter has made fal'ming his occupation through life, and owns sixty acres of land, well improved. In politics he votes with the Republican party. He is an honest, upright citizen, esteemed for his many good qualities by all who know him. Mrs. Bookwalter is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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

LEWIS BROWN is a native of Monroe Oounty, Mich., born June 29, 1837, son of Lewis, Sr., and Keziah (Dein) Brown, both of whom were natives of Ontario County, N. Y. Our subject in youth was given a fair education, and at the age of eighteen began the work of life for himself. In 1861 he came to Cass County, which has since been his home, and engaged in the occupation of farming, being very successful, now owning 195 acres of excellent land, all of which are well improved. March 5, 1863, he was married to Miss Malinda Smith, born in Cnss County March 20, 1839, a daughter of George M. and Mary (Fuller) Smith, both natives of Clarke County, Ohio. To this union has been born two children: George E., born December 19, l863, and Frank, born August 29, 1857, both of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a Republican in politics and an exemplary citizen.

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

JAMES M. BUCHANAN, farmer, one of the well-known old pioneers of Cass County was born November 4, 1810, in the State of Pennsylvania. In youth he received only such education as was afforded in that early day. May 2, 1837 he was united in marriage with Mary A. Gurley, a native of Hunterstown, Penn., born February 28, 1814, and a daughter of John and Martha (Caldwell) Gurley, both of Scotch-Irish extraction. Six children have blessed their union: James, born October 3, 1838; Samuel M., born May 11, 1842, died February 8, 1872; Martha J., born October 1, 1844, died August 8, 1849; George W., born October 3, 1847; G., born November 13, 1831, and Edward B., boru September 20, 1854; all of whom are married and reside in the county, except Edward B., who lives with his father, and is engagecl in the grocery business at Meta, also holds the postoffice of the same place. Mr. Buchanan is one of Bethlehem Township’s best farmers, as well as one of the county's most influentiail and respected citizens. He and wife have been members of the Baptist Church at Meta, ever since its organization, in 1822, by the Rev. James Buchanan. In politics he has been a lifelong Democrat.

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

JAMES BUCHANAN is a native of Cass County. Ind., of which he is now commissioner. He was born October 3, 1838, a son of Jamies M. and Mary A. (Gurley) Buchanan, natives of Pennsylvania, and among the early settlers of Cass County. Our subject passed his youth and early manhood on his father's farm, where he early learned those lessons of industry and economy by which his subsequent life has been characterized. He was educated in the county school, began life upon his own responsibility as a farmer, and is now one of the leading agriculturists of his township. He owns a fine f arm of 203 acres, located in Section 11, and is extensively engaged in the breeding of stock, making a specialty of imported stock and short-horn cattle. He is now, satisfactorily, holding the office of county commissioner in the First District, and by the shrewd management of the board they have, besides clearing the county of debt, expended $53,000 in necessary improvements. Their last allowance of $10,000, for a rnonument to the dead soldiers of Cass County, meets the approval of all loyal citizens. December 11, 1862, he was married to Miss Mary C. Buchanan, a native of Blair County, Penn., born April 21, 1841, a daughter of Thomas B. and Mary (McKillip) Buchanan. This marriage has been blessed with seven children: Martha P., born September 24, 1863; Thomas B., born October 20, 1865, died November 13, 1866; Clnrissa W., born July 31, 1868; Edward B., born December 8, 1870; Ray, born March 21, 1872; George C., born March 18, 1873, and James J., born July 17, 1875. Mrs. Buchanan and daughter are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Buchanan is an active Democrat in politics, and a member of the K. of P. He is a representative citizen of his township, and a courteaus geutlernnn in every respect.

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

G. W. BUCHANAN, an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser of BethlehemTownship, is a native of the township where he now resides, his birth occurring October 3, 1847. His parents are James M. and Mary A. (Gurley) Buchanan, natives of Pennsylvania, and pioneers of Cass County, now residing in Bethlehem Township and whose biographical sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. G. M. Buchanan was raised a farmer, and enjoyed such educational advantages as the country schools afforded, attending the same at intervals for several years. He remained with his parents until twenty-f our years of age, commencing life for himself as a farmer. He was married, February 27, 1872, to Mary E. Dague, daughter of Samuel and Phebe (Conrad) Dague, natives of Pennsylvania. The father came to Cass County in 1846, locating in Adams Township. He was a farmer by occupation, a man of local prominence and departed this life January 17, 1873, his widow surviving him until August 12, 1873. Mrs. Buchanan was born in AdarnsTownship May 24, 1847. She was educated in the schools of her native county, and later was employed as teacher for a number of years in the district schools of the county; also taught one year in the Logansport Seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Buchanan have a family of four children: Waldo E., born August 22, 1875; Mary M., born December 11, 1878; Blanch, born February 17, 1883, and Grace, born March 7, 1885. Mr. Buchanan has been successful as a farmer, and at the present time owns a good farm in Bethlehem Township, and makes farming and stock-raising his sole business, and is justly regarded as one of the progressive and wide-awake citizens of Cass County. In faith he is a staunch Democrat, and he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

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

JAMES T. CALLAHAN, farmer, was born in Fulton County, Ind., November 10, 1849. He was raised on the farm of his parents, was fairly educated in the district schools, and on attaining his majority began doing for himself. He selected farming as his vocation through life, as did his father before him, and owns a good farm of 135 acres in Section 6, besides fifteen acres in Fulton County. November 18, 1874 Sarah A. Marsh became his wife. She is a daughter of David and Anna (Hall) Marsh, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Virginia. Two children are the fruit of this union: Eva M., born January 23, 1878, and Vally May, born August 17, 1882. The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Callahan is a Republican, and is an energetic and highly esteemed citizen.

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

MARION CALLENDER, farmer, was born in Clay Township, Cass Co., Ind., July 26, 1853, a son of Collins and Elvra (Sisco) Callender, both natives of Ohio, the former of German and the latter of English extraction. Our subject was left fatherless when nine years old, and when but quite young he was cast upon the world to do for himself, consequently receiving a very ordinary education. Miss Mary Conrad became his wife September 18, 1878. She is the daughter of John S. and Artelia R. Conmd, natives of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, respectively. Mrs. Conrad was born July 16, 1838, sand obtained a good education by attending school at Logansport, Ind. Four children are the fruit of this union: Myrtle A., born November 7, 1879; Frederick S., born April 27, 1882; Hattie A., born February 11, 1884, and Bertha, born November 9, 1885, all of whom are now living. Mr. Callender, by industry, has secured a good farm of fifty acres on Section 28, and, as a Republican, is always interested in public affairs. An upright and hard-working citizen, he enjoys the high respect of all who know him. Mrs. Callender is a member of the Christian Church.

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

MARCUS W. COLLETT, a prosperous and prominent farmer, was born February 6, 1847, in Miami County, Ind., and is the only son born to the marriage of William Collett and Susannah Coler, natives respectively of Maryland and Ohio. The father was born November 13, 1817, and died June 6, 1878; and the mother was born November 14, 1823, and diecl March 26, 1850. Both were buried at Mexico, Ind. Marcus W. received a common school education, and remained at home working on the farm, until seventeen years of age, at which time he enlisted in the First Light Battery, Indiana Volunteers, with which he remained until the close of the war. After the war he engaged in farming, and at the age of twenty-two was united in marriage with Sarah A. Stroud, who was born in Cass County, Ind., August 13, 1849, and a daughter of William and Rebecca (Richardson) Stroud. To them five children have been born: Grace G., born June 25, 1870; William S., March 21, 1872; Blanch Z., July 9, 1874; Charlie Coler, November 8, 1859, and Walter, born September 20, 1880, and died October 18, 1880 . Mr. Collett has followed the occupation of farming, in which he has been quite fortunate, as 320 acres of fine land in Bethlehem Township abundantly prove. His politics are Republican, and he is the present trustee of his township, also a member of the Masonic order. He is one of the county's best citizens and a progressive man.

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

GEORGE W. CONKLING (deceased) was born in Cherry Valley, N. Y., July 12, 1812. His father, Henry Conkling, was a native of Otsego Cotulty, the same State, and was a farmer by occupation. Our subject was reared on a farm until the age of seventeen, when he engaged in the mercantile business with his uncle, in New York City, for several years, but was forced to abandon this occupation, owing to failing health. In 1833 he came West to Medina County, Ohio, where, on November 8, 1835, he was united in marriage with Harriet Lanphear, a daughter of Stephen and Sarah (Sawyer) Lanphear, natives of Vermont and Canada, respectively. Mrs. Conkling was born in Plattsburg, N. Y., March 5, 1813, and removed with her parents to Medina County, Ohio, in 1833. By her union with Mr. Conkling she became the mother of five children, namely: Sarah A., born March 27, 1837, died March 13, 1854; Walter, born March 17, 1839; Sylvester, born February 14, 1841, died February 28, 1841; Eliza M., born October 15, 1843; and Henry, born December 15, 1846, died January 10, 1874. In 1836 the parents came to Cass County locating in Section 26, Bethlehem Township, being among the earliest settlers of the county. Mr. Conkling was an umassuming, honorable, upright citizen, a man respected and admired for his many sterling qualities of both heart and mind, a true Christian, and a member of the Christian Church. He died September 3, 1870. Since his death Mrs. Conkling has continued to reside on the home-farm, which is successfully managed by her son Walter, who chose for his wife Mary M. Miller. Eliza, Mrs. Conkling's only surviving daughter, was united in marriage, November 25, 1863, to James Kirtland, by whom she is the mother of the following children: Ollie, George W., Harry, Edward O. and Elias W. Mrs. Conkling is a member of the Christian Church.

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

WALTER CONKLING was born on the farm where he was reared, and now owns, March 17, 1839. He was one of five children, viz.: Sarah A., Walter, Sylvester, Eliza M. and Henry G., born to George W. and Harriet (Lanphear ) Conkling. The parents came to Cass County in 1838 and settled in Section 26, Bethlehem Township. Walter was reared to manhood upon his father's farm, educated in the common schools of the neighborhood, and was joined in mamiage, December 27, 1870, with Miss Mary M. Miller, daughter of William B. and Mary (Hurley) Miller. The father is a native of Ireland, born June 27, 1807, and is still living. The mother is a native of Ohio, born October 4, 1812, and died August 28, 1873. Mrs. Conkling is a native of Shelby Colulty, Ohio, born April 14, 1845. She came with her parents to Indiana in 1864, and for a number of years was engaged in teaching school. Mr. Conkling is a well-to-do farmer, a good citizen and neighbor, and he and wife are the parents of one child, Florence Gertrude, born September 17, 1877. He and wife are members of the Christian Church; he is a Republican in politics. His home is at present known as Pine postoffice.

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

STEPHEN G. CONRAD. The subject of this sketch was born in Washington County, Penn., October 4, 1833. Daniel H. and Mary Conrad, both natives of Pennsylvania of German descent were his parents. In 1840 his parents came to this county. Here Stephen spent his boyhood and youth. On February 26, 1857, he was married to Julia A. Grable, daughter of John and Ann Grable. To this union was born two children: Dora B. and Frank P., both of whom are now living. About February 24, 18133, Julia was called away. On February 8, 1866, he was again married to Margaret Cowel, and to this union were born three children: George W., R. G. and Mary E . They are all living. This wife died in December, 1874, and on September 28, 1878, he was again united in marriage with Ellen Webster, daughter of Mathew and Fanny Webster, natives of England. Ellen was born in Yorkshire, England, November 5, 1847. When she was nine months old her parents immigrated to Logansport. Prior to this marriage she was the wife of William E. Balton, and had born to her two sons, Francis M. and Homer E., both of whom are now living. Homer is living at home. Mrs. Conrad is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Conrad is a Democrat, and firmly believes in the principles of his party. He began life a poor boy, and by dint of industry and perseverance he has accummulated considerable of property. He now owns 200 acres of fine land in Section 28, and his home is one of the most pleasant we have yet seen. Being reared on a farm he has adopted farming as life profession, and is today one of Bethlehem's most successful farmers. He enlisted in Company F, Twelfth Regiment, Indiana Cavalry, and served until the close of the war. Margaret Cowel's father and mother were Reuben and Ellen Cowel.

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

GEORGE W. CONRAD was born December 14, 1833, in Washington County, Penn., and is a son of David H. and Mary (Custer) Conrad, natives of Pennsylvania. He obtained his eclucation at the cornmon schools, and worked on the farm for his father until of age. In 1840 he came to Cass County; thence, in 18ti2, to Silver Lake, Ind., where he was employed as a clerk for about two years, at the expiration of which time he removed to Michigan, living in various localities. For a period of two years he was engaged in carrying the United States mail from Traverse City to Petoskey, and later removed to Mackinam Island, where he embarked in the drug business, continuiug seven years, when owing to a fire, he lost all his means. In 1878 he returned to Cass County, where he has ever since been engaged in agricuitural pursuits. He was married to Triphena A. Glace, who was born in Washington County, Md., May 11, 1850, a daughter of William L. and Mary (Kneady ) Glace. Five children were born to this union: Charlie D., born November 11, 1867; William, born February 3, 1868, died in infancy; Clara, born October 8, 1870; Beryl A., born June 26, 1874, and James A., born January 27, 1880. Mr. Conrad is well and favorably known throughout the county, is a member of the Masonic fratenlity, a Republican in politics, ancl his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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

DAVID EARLY, a progressive farmerof BethlehemT ownship, was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, June 7, 1843, and is one of seven children born to Isaac and Mary E. (Zeigler) Early, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania respectively; the former born April 2, 1821, and the latter born December 22, 1819. They were married in Columbiana County, Ohio, in 1841, and ten years later removed to Fulton county, Ind., where they still reside upon the home farm. David Early was raised a farmer in youth, receiving a fair education. He volunteered his services for the preservation of the Union, enlisting in Company E, Twenty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, in 1861. He was mustered in the Army of the Cumberland under Gen. Buell, also participating in the battles of Shiloh, and Stone River. In the latter engagement he was severely wounded and taken prisoner; was afterward recaptured by the Union forces, and was actively engagecl until mustered out in 1864. In 1865 he re-enlisted, but was rejected on account of his wound. This effectually put an end to further military duties on his part, and resulted in an honorable discharge. At the close of the war he was, for one year, engaged in saw-mllling in Tennessee, since which time he has followed the occupation of farming. On November 16, 1871, he was united in marriage with Lydia J. Morrow, who was born February 12, 1853. Mrs. Early is a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Clouse) Morrow, natives of Pennsylvania the father born April 26, 1820, and the mother March 25, 1824. They were married October 27, 1840, and immigrated to Cass Connty in 1843, locating in Bethlehem Townsllip, where they reared the following family: Louisiana, Abner J., William F., Eli C., Nancy M., George E. and Lydia J. (wife of subject). Mr. and Mrs. Early are the parents of two children: Icel F., born November 24, 1873, and Lora P., born December 5, 1880, both of whom are living. Mr. Early owns a fine farm in Section 27, and is one of the practical and progressive farmers of his township. He is a Republican in politics, and takes an active interest in all public affairs.

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

GEORGE V. FRESHOUR is a native of Morgan County Va., where he was born February 25, 1822, a son of Matthias and Eleanor (Burke) Freshour, also natives of Morgan County, Va., who in 1834 became residents of Cass County, where they passed the remainder of their days. The father departed this life September 3, 1834, his wife surviving him some years. George V. was reared upon a farm, aiding his mother, and from boyhood was accustomed to hard work. June 3, 1846 he marrief Charlotte T. Rowan, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, born January 8, 1823, a daughter of Finley and Anna (Enyart) Rowan. They were blessed with seven children: Orlando, born August 31, 1857, died September 4, 1848; Harmon T., born June 27, 1849; George J., born January 12, 1852; William V., born July 20, 1854; Robert F., born October 16, 1856; Charlotte T., born January 3, 1859, and Ida M., born June 23, 1861. Farming has been the occupation of Mr. Freshour through life, and that he has made it a success one call readily see from the well cultivated farm of 765 acres and the comfortable home he now owns. Beginning life poor, he has attained his present possessions only by industry and frugality. He is a Republican in politics, a member of the F. & A. M., and a gentleman known and respected by many.

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

SAMUEL GRABLE, one of the oldest citizens of Cass County, is a native of Washington County, Penn., where he was born March 3, 1801. He received the ordinary education of the day, and was reared to farming, which occupation h e has always followed, and at the present time is the owner of a fine farm, located in Sections 5and 6, BethlehemTownship. He came to Cass County in 1845, and settled upon his present place, and has become identified as one of the most worthy and industrious farmers of the township. In January, 1864, he was joined in wedlock with Miss Hannah Conrad, a daughter of John and Hannah (Hockett) Conrad, by whom he is the father of the following children: David, Buckius, Salome, Catherine, Jonathan, Phebe A., Harvey, Mary and Samuel M., five of whom are now living. Harvey died while serving his country in the late war, and was buried at Chattanooga, Tenn. Mrs. Grable departed this life October 6, 1876. She was a true wife, a devoted mother and a worthy member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Grable now resides on the old homestead with his son Samuel, and is now enjoying the declining years of a well spent life. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the Masonic fraternity, and is a stanch Republican. Samuel Grable was married, April 16, 1873, to Miss Nina Barnett, daughter of Moses Barnett. They have two children: Jonathan, born March 23, 1879, and Harry, born March 26, 1882, both of whom are now living.

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