ABSALOM MYERS is a son of Absalom and Anne (SHERMAN) Myers. The father was born in Pennsylvania during the Revolution, and when only nine months old was deprived of his father, who fell in that war. From infancy he was raised to manhhood by a farmer living in Pennsylvania. When twenty-four years old he married our subject's mother, by whom he had eight children. After living in Pennsylvania about twenty years he moved to Ohio, and died there in 1832. The mother lived till about 1875.

Subject was born in Stark County, Ohio, in 1824. His services were very much needed at home in his boyhood days, consquently his educational advantages were limited. At the age of seventeen he began to support himself, and after working several years at various occupations, was elected constable, which position he held for two years. He then gave his attention to welldigging, and when twenty-eight years old took up the carpenter's trade, and since has made that his occupation. In 1861 he disposed of his property in Ohio and came to Daviess County, Ind., and shortly after purchased his present farm.

In 1848 he was married to Nancy GORSUCH, born in Ohio in 1828, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (WILLARD) Gorsuch. They became the parents of three children: Franklin A., Anne E., and Grant. Franklin is one of the three partners of the Washington Gazette. Mr. Myers is a Republican, and was ordained a minister of the United brethren Church, his wife being a member.

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EDWARD MORRISON is a son born to the marriage of Michael Morrison and Mary GIBBONS, who were born in the Emerald Isle, the father in 1798. They lived in their native land until 1832, when they embarked for America and landed in Canada, where they lived about twelve years, becoming proprietors of 400 acres of land. The father sold out and removed to Iowa, where he purchased a still larger tract of land, and settled his children around him. Whle a resident in Canada he was inspector of hotels and liquor establishments. He died in 1878. The mother'd death occurred before leaing Canada.

Edward was born in Ireland in 1829. His educational advantages were limited, and at the age of fifteen he began working for himself. He left home and crossed into Ohio, and later came to Lafayette, where he worked for a short period at odd jobs, and then learned the wagon and carriage maker's trade. He then reparied to Pittsburg, Ind., and began working at his trade, with John CAMPBELL as partner. He sold out and took a trip to St. Louis, Evansville, and Louisville, and finally settled at Terre Haute. In 1850 he went to California, and after remaining there two years he returned via Aspinwall, Jamaica, and New York, and after many hardships, sickness, and shipwreck, reached home in safety. He owns 244 acres of very fertile land.

In 1853 he married Mary MEEHAN, born in 1839 in Pennsylvania. They have one child, Thomas J. The family are members of the Catholic Church, and he is a Democrat in politics.

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JOHN D. MORGAN is the eldest son of Abel T. and Rispha (SUTTEN) Morgan. He was born in 1858 in the county where he now resides. In boyhood he acquired a good practical education in the common schools. At the age of twenty he began the battle of life for himself, and for about seven years traded in all kinds of stock. Since that time he has given his entire time and attention to farming. He has a nice farm of 107 acres in one of the best locations in the township. Besides this his wife owns eigthy acres.

In 1885 he led to the hymeneal altar Lizzie HONEY, born in Barr Township in 1867. She is a daughter of John and Sarah A. (SPILLMAN) Honey, both of whom were natives of Indiana, born in 1826 and 1842, respectively. They were married in 1865, and located in Daviess County, where both died, the father in 1882, and the mother in 1874. Mr. Morgan is one of the rising Democrats of the township, and cast his first vote for Hancock. He is an energetic young business man, and is respected by all who know him.

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ABEL T. MORGAN is a son born to the marriage of Jesse Morgan and Elizabeth CANE, who were born in Pennsylvania in 1783 and 1788, respectively. The father was bound as apprentice to a blacksmith at Pittsburgh, but in a short time ran away to Kentucky. There he married and in 1819 came to Daviess County, Ind., and settled on the farm where Abel now lives. In 1833 he built him the finest brick house in the township, which is still in good preservation. He died in 1858 and his wife in 1860.

Abel T. was born in Indiana in 1815. He obtained a somewhat limited education at the old time subscription schools, and at the age of eighteen began flat-boating, working at that in the spirng and farming in summer time. He followed the river for twenty-three years and became pilot of a steamboat.

In 1852 he was married to Rispha SUTTEN, born in 1834, daughter of Roland B. and Agnes (SMART) Sutten. Ten children were born to their union: Emily A., Elizabeth, John D., Lewis C., Eliza E., Lillie M., James A., Ada F., Rebecca A. and one unnamed.

Mr. Morgan was constable of Barr Township for six years. He is a Democrat and is well to do financially, owning at one time 600 acres of land, but giving all to his children except about 120 acres.

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LAWRENCE C. MEEHAN is a son of Thomas and Mary (WIERMAN) Meehan. The father was of Irish descent born in Pennsylvania, the mother of German descent born in Virginia. They were married in Virginia, where they lived until 1841, when they came to Indiana and kept boarding house near New Albany. Later they purchased eighty acres in Daviess County, Ind., and lived there one year, when the father died. The mother's death occurred in 1880.

Lawrence C. was born in 1834, in Pennsylvania. He received but very little schooling, but being very quick to learn, he obtained a fair education. He lived with his parents and took care of them as long as they lived. In early life he worked on a flat-boat, plying between Mt. Pleasant and New Orleans, and during the winter worked in a pork packing establishment.

In 1864 he enlisted in Company F, Thirteenth Indiana Infantry, and served his country faithfully for about six months. He is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church, and has succeeded well in his financial undertakings.

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SAMUEL McKNIGHT is a native of Daviess County, Ind., where he was born in 1838. His parents were James and Rosann (GINN) McKnight, born in Kentucky in 1796 and 1802 respectively. They were married and lived in Kentucky until 1833, when they came to Indiana, locating in the woods of Daviess County. The father died in 1866 and the mother in 1877. Samuel received the education and raising of the average farmer's boy. At the age of twenty he began working for himself among the farmers in the neighborhood, continuing to earn his living in this way for six years. He then began farming on the home place, and after buying out the other heirs to the property, he became sole proprietor. He is the owner of 146 acres and is well to do financially.

In 1866 he married Malinda DICKERSON, born in 1837, daughter of Zadock and Elizabeth (COLE) Dickerson, born in Maryland and Kentucky in 1795 and 1793 and died in 1877 and 1842, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. McKnight became the parents of three children: Laura B., Suda (deceased) and Lizzie (deceased). Both husband and wife are members of the Christian Church, and Mr. McKnight is a Republican in politics.

He enlisted in Company I, Twenty-fourth Indiana Infantry, in 1861, and was a faithful and courageous soldier while in the service. After serving eleven months he was discharged on account of disability. He has prosepered well as a farmer and is one of the first men of the county.

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CAPT. GREEN McDONALD, son of Francis and Asenath (ALLEN) McDonald, was born in Daviess County, Ind., in 1829. After attaining his majority he took charge of the home farm, caring for his parents until their death.

In 1853 he married Maria J. SPARKS, born in 1834, daughter of Daniel and Hannah (SEARS) Sparks. She is a worthy member of the Christian Church.

In 1861 Mr. McDonald enlisted in Company C, Sixth Indiana Infantry. After three months' service he returned home and helped organize Company H, Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry, and as first lieutenant went out with it. He was soon promoted to captain and held that position till the close of the war.

He is a Republican in politics and cast his first vote for Scott. He owns 160 acres of land, eighty acres of which was inherited from the estate. His father and mother were born in Kentucky and Ohio, respectively, the former born in 1806 and the latter in 1810. The father came with his parents to Indiana and settled on the farm where Green now lives. A few months before his death, which occurred in 1847, he was elected to the office of justice of the peace. The mother died in 1882.

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ALFRED H. McBRIAR, farmer, is a son of David and Martha (CHAMBERS) McBriar. They were born in Virginia in 1819 and 1833, respectively, and were married in their native State, where they lived a few years and then moved to Knox County, Ohio. By profession the father is a surgeon and dentist. About 1869 he took up his residence in Columbus, Ohio, where he still lives, doing a good business.

Our subject was born in Ohio County, W. Va. His educational advantages were of the very best kind, having graduated at the Columbus High School in 1875. He also took a course of instruction at Notre Dame, and in 1880 graduated from the Columbus Commercial College. He then entered a wholesale house as assistant book-keeper, and later was traveling salesman for Marvell & Co. He then became traveling agent for the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad.

In 1883, having traveled over twenty-six States, he decided to live a more settled life, consequently in June of that year he married Mollie HAYNES, born in 1857. She is a daughter of Robert P. and Elizabeth (DARST) Haynes. Her father was born in 1821 in Virginia. He has held numerous honorable positions, and was one of the trustees of Purdue University, secretary of the state house building and member of the State Legislature. Her mother was a native of Ohio, born in 1818. They are now living in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. McBriar have one child, Edna Lee. Mr. McBriar is a Democrat, and his wife is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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GEORGE McATEE is a son of Daniel McAtee, who was born in Kentucky in 1794. In 1818 he wedded our subject's mother, who was born in 1799. The day after their marriage they moved to Missouri, where they lived for eight years. They then came to Daviess County, Ind., where they spent the remainder of their days. The father was a farmer, and also worked at the millwright and carpenter's trade. He died in 1875 and the mother four years later. George was born in 1820 in Missouri. He attended the subscription schools, and after attaining his majority began to do for himself.

In 1845 he led to the hymeneal altar Margaret MATTINGLY, born in 1821. She died in 1852, leaving these three children: Ann S., William E. and James L. Two years later Mr. McAtee married Martha M. BREWER, born in Kentucky in 1833. Her parents, James and Teressa L. (SIMS) Brewer, were born in Maryland and Kentucky. To Mr. and Mrs. McAtee were born these children: Francis, Margaret, John, Susan, Clora, Thomas, Liza, Josephine, Joseph, July, Bridget and Martha. Subject is a stanch Democrat and cast his first vote for James K. Polk. He owns 180 acres of land, 150 of which are under cultivation.

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JOHN MATTINGLY was born in Daviess County, Ind., in 1826, and is a son of Henry and J. (KIDWELL) Mattingly, the former born in 1804 and the latter in 1794, in Kentucky. They grew to maturity in their native State. After their marriage they came to Daviess County and followed the lives of farmers. Both parents died in 1871. John received a limited education, owing to the undeveloped condition of the schools at that time, and at the age of twenty-two began to make his own way in the world. After living on rented farms for about three years he purchased 145 acres of timber land, which he has since increased to 185 acres.

In 1853 he was married to Mary A. GOOTEE, born in 1825, daughter of Silas and Barbara (WALKER) Gootee. Her father was a native of Maryland and her mother of Kentucky. They wre married in her mother's native State, and came to Indiana where the father farmed. Mr. and Mrs. Mattingly became the parents of five children: James M., Harriet A., Silas H., Albert S. and William A. The family are Catholics, and Mr. Mattingly is a Democrat and cast his first vote for Lewis Cass, of Michigan.

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JAMES KENNEDY. James and Margaret (McNALLY) Kennedy, parents of our subject, were natives of Ireland. Both came to America early in life, and after marriage located in Pennsylvania. Some years later they came to Daviess County, Ind., and located on the farm where James now lives; the father being quite a land-holder at his death in 1879. He was for some time justice of the peace. James Kennedy was born in Daviess County in 1847. As his services were very much needed at home he received a limited education. At the death of his father he and his brother took charge of the home farm, he having inherited 160 acres.

In 1881 he was married to Hannah McGRATH, born in La Fayette, Ind., in 1854. She is one of eleven children born to Dennis and Mary (SHANNAHAN) McGrath. The father was a laborer on the railroad and his wife kept boarders. Later they purchased a farm, where the father died in 1867. To Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy's marriage one child has been born, named Hilda. Both husband and wife are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Kennedy is a Democrat and a successful farmer.

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WILLIAM KENNEDY is of Irish descent, born in Philadelphia in 1837. In boyhood he attended the common schools and on reaching man's estate received instruction in graded schools. For ten years thereafter he followed the profession of teaching during the winter seasons and tilled the soil during the summer.

In 1867 he was married to Mary A. BECKETT, born in 1849, daughter of William and Mary (GRAVES) Beckett. To the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy these three children were born: Anna, Charles and Francis. Mrs. Kennedy died in 1874, and four years later Mr. Kennedy took for his second wife Ida M. SMITH, born in 1857. To them were born these children: Alice, Cleophas, James, Frederick, John and Paul. The family are Catholics.

For four years Mr. Kennedy held the position of county treasurer; which office he filled with honesty and to the entire satisfaction of the people. He is a leading Democrat, and cast his first vote for Douglas. In 1866 his father presented him with eighty acres of land. Since then he has increased his farm to 330 acres, about 220 of which are cultivated. Mrs. Kennedy's parents are James H. and Nancy J. (MYERS) Smith.

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WILLIAM H. KENDALL is a son of John R. and Nancy (ELLIS) Kendall, who were born in Kentucky in 1805 and 1809, respectively. They came to Indiana in 1817, and about 1825 were married. They acquired a considerable share of this world's goods, owning a 400 acre farm well stocked. Three of their sons and two grandsons were in the late war. His wife died in 1880, but he is yet living at the ripe old age of eighty years. William H. was born in Daviess County in 1830. At the age of seventeen he began working for himself at pork packing during the winter season, and farmed during the summer. For about eight years he worked in this way, and then turned his entire attention to farming. In 1883 he sold his farm and moved to Montgomery, and purchased the Kendall House, and kept hotel for over two years. On account of illness in the family he then retired to a private residence in the village.

In 1852 he was married to Margaret WALLER, born in Washington in 1832. They became the parents of ten children: Laura G., Mary, Sarah F., Margaret, Jennie B., William, Edward, John K., Joseph F. and one unnamed.

At the breaking out of the war Mr. Kendall enlisted in Company B., Fifty-eighth Indiana Infantry, serving his country faithfully for nearly four years. He took an active part in the battles of Shiloh, Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge and others. At Chickamauga he was wounded severely five times, but so praiseworthy was his conduct at this battle that he was granted a thirty days furlough by Gen. Rosecrans as a recognition of his bravery. He served as sergeant for nearly a year, and was one of the pontoon corps who built the bridges for Sherman on his march to the sea. He returned home, and in 1870 was appointed assistant district marshal for taking the ninth census. In 1884 he was elected justice of the peace by a large majority, and has given satisfaction in every position that he has been called upon to fill.

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PATRICK HOPKINS is a son of John and Julia (SKELLY) Hopkins, who were born and lived in Ireland, where the father farmed. Subject was born in Ireland, and when a mere boy came to the United States and began working in Philadelphia as lackey boy in a boarding house. Soon after he went to Maryland and carried the "grog kettle" for the men who worked on public works for about a year, and later drove a team for the same length of time. He removed to Ohio, where he worked at different occupations, and finally rose to salesman in a supply store on the canal. From there he went to Louisville, Ky., where he operated a steam engine slaughter house. Having purchased eighty acres of land in Daviess County, Ind., he came West and began to clear and make his land tillable. His farm now amounts to 172 acres, and is in good condition.

In 1852 he married Catharine RILEY, who died about two years later, leaving one child, Julia A. In about four months he took for his second wife Elizabeth M. RANEY, who bore him fifteen children: John, Mary, Phoebe, Thomas, Elizabeth, James, Edward, Henry, Maggie, Catherine, Francis, Julian, Peter, Rosa, and one who died. The family are Catholics. Mr. Hopkins is a strong Democrat, and cast his first vote for Polk. The children are working at various callings, and are doing well for themselves.

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EZEKIEL HOPKINS was born in Daviess County, Ind., in 1823. He received very poor educational advantages, owing to the undeveloped condition of the schools at that time. At the age of seventeen he took charge of his father's farm of 240 acres, and cared for his parents until their death. He then inherited the old homestead, about 180 acres of which are under culitvation.

In 1853 he was married to Martha HOLLINGSWORTH, born in Daviess County in 1834, daugher of Samuel and Louisa (LETT) Hollingsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins became the parents of ten children: Louisa, Mary O., Samuel L., George E., Joseph H., Edna J., Eli F., Albert, Zekek and Laura (deceased). Both husband and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church.

Mr. Hopkins is a stanch Republican and cast his first vote for Taylor. He has been a successful farmer, and is much respected as a neighbor and citizen.

His parents were Esek and Mary (AIKMAN) Hopkins, born in Maryland and Pennsylvania in 1777 and 1779, respectively. They were married in Kentucky, in1802, and in 1818 came to Daviess County, Ind., locating on the farm where Ezekiel now lives. The father died in 1859, and the mother in 1856.

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ORION B. HIXON, hotel proprietor, of Montgomery, Ind., is a son of James P. and Laura A. (BECKETT) Hixon, born in Daviess County in 1833 and 1837. They were married in 1856, and settled on a farm in Harrison Township, where the father purchased his first land (forty acres) on credit, and paid for it by hauling bridge timbers for the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad. He now owns 220 acrs of land on which he and wife are yet living. Subject is a native of the county where he now resides; born in 1857. He obtained a good practical education in the district schools, and afteward attended a term at the normal school, at Washington. When twenty-two years old he began farming on eighty acres of land given him by his father. Four years later he sold the place and entered the mail service. On account of failing health he soon abandoned this business and purchased an interest in the drug store known as WILLEFORD & Hixon. In May, of the same year, he became sole proprietor of the business.

In 1879 he was united in matrimony to Lillie McCARTY, born in 1861, daughter of Eli and Louisa (ALLEN) McCarty. The father was a Union soldier, but, being wounded at Perryville, he returned home and accepted the position of enrolling officer of Reeve Township, a position which others feared to fill. While on duty he was killed, and his body sunk in the White River by a body of men banded together to resist the draft, known as "Peace Democrats,' but in reality rebels. To Mr. and Mrs. Hixon two children were born: Edith M. and Helen C. Mr. Hixon is a leading Republican and cast his first vote for Garfield. He takes an active interest in all enterprises tending to the common good, and is one of the prominent young business men of the town.

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MARGARET T. (NOLAN) KAVANAUGH

Mrs. Margaret T. Kavanaugh, of Cannelburg, Daviess county, Ind., and a leading member of St. Peter's church, was born in St. Mary's parish, County Wexford, Ireland, in December, 1840, the eldest of five children born to John and Mary (Lannen) Nolan, of which family three, beside herself, are still living, viz: Patrick, a farmer of Barr township, Daviess County; Catherine, wife of Michael O. Moran, of St. John's parish, and Julia, of Barr township.

John Nolan, a native of county Wexford, Ireland, came to America about 1850, a year or two in advance of his family, and came directly to Daviess County, where he worked on the canal until his death, which occurred soon after his arrival and when he was about thirty-four years of age. Margaret T. Nolan (now Mrs. Kavanaugh) came to America with the family in 1852 and landed at New Orleans from the ship George Greene, after a voyage of seven weeks and two days. By steamboat they reached Evansville, Ind., whence they came in wagons to Daviess County, the country then being quite a wilderness. She was here confirmed by Bishop de St. Palais, and frequently thereafter walked a long distance to hear mass at St. Peter's by Father Piers, whom she greatly honored, and who was the pioneer priest of southern Indiana, being at that time the officiating clergyman.

The marriage of Miss Margaret T. Nolan to Timothy Kavanaugh, a native of county Kildare, Ireland, was solemnized at Washington, Ind., May 10, 1866, by Rev. Father Chassic. To this marriage were born: Patrick William, who was confirmed by Bishop Chatard and was educated by Father Piers and in the common schools; John T., who received a common-school education, is a mechanic, and resides with his mother; Maggie was confirmed at the age of thirteen (John T. being confirmed in the same class), and was educated in the common schools of Montgomery; Timothy is a pupil in the Jasper Benedictine school; Lawrence Bartholomew is at home and is attending school, and Mary Ellen is deceased.

When Mr. and Mrs. Kavanaugh began housekeeping they were in rather poor circumstances, but they pulled together, and at the death of Mr. Kavanaugh, August 29, 1893, they had acquired 520 acres of land in Barr township and a fine residence. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Kavanaugh, by her thrift and good management, has purchased eighty additional acres. Mr. Kavanaugh was about sixty-eight years of age at the time of his death, and his grave, in St. Peter's cemetery, is marked by a fine Swedish granite monument, erected by his widow and children. In politics he was a consistent democrat, but never aspired to office. Without the prestige of political fame, he was extremely popular in his township and his loss was deeply deplored by a large circle of immediate friends and the public at large. Mrs. Kavanaugh is strict in her religious duties, contributes freely to the support of St. Peter's, and is universally respected for her many womanly virtues.

Submitted by: John D. McMullen
History of the Catholic Church in Indiana. (Logansport, Ind.: Bowen, 1898.)
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