HON. ANDREW J. BOWERS, M.D., physician and surgeon, Moore's Hill, Ind., was born in that village August 17, 1827, His parents were the old and highly esteemed pioneers, Dr. Henry J. and Rizpah (MORGAN) BOWERS, natives of Massachusetts and Pennsylvania. respectively. The former was a son of Rev. James D. BOWERS, a native of Maine, and from thence immigrated to Massachusetts in a very early day. He was educated at the Harvard University, and afterward located at Cambridge, where he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth RICHARDSON, a native of Massachusetts. In about the year 1831, Rev. James BOWERS immigrated to the State of Ohio, locating near Cincinnati, where he resided until his death, which occurred in March, 1883, aged 65 years. He was a man of fine intellect, of good general information, and of strong moral convictions, always decided and positive on all questions of political or religious significance. He was a thorough Bible scholar,
and for many years previous to his death was a minister in the Episcopal Church. After his death, his widow moved to Moore's Hill, Ind., where she departed this life in 1849. they were teh parents of five children, viz: Mary E., Julia A,. Augustus, Charlotte and Henry J., the father of our subject, the eldest member of the family. He was born in Massachusetts in APril, 1801, was educated at Cambridge, Mass., after which he began reading medicine, completing his studies in Massachusetts, and from thence immigrated to Lawrenceburgh, Ind., where he began the practice of medicine. He was united in marriage at Lawrenceburgh, July 17, 1822, to the above Rizpah MORGAN, who was born in Pennsylvania in October, 1803. In about 1824, Dr. BOWERS, Sr., moved to Moore's Hill, Ind, where he resumed his practice, which he continued until the time of his death. He was a scientific and practical physician, and an enterprising citizen, was highly esteemed
by all who knew him, and during his life held many offices of honor and trust. He was three times elected to the Legislature, in 1840-41-42; in 1842-43 he was elected to the Senate, and in 1852, was a member of the constitutional convention. He departed life, January 23, 1866, to the regret of all, his wife having died February 23, 1865; nine children were born to them, who were named as follows: Lydia A. (deceased), was born July 15, 1823; Elizabeth C. (deceased), was born August 15, 1824; James D. (deceased), was born July 18, 1826, and Andrew J., our subject; born August 4, 1831; Rizpah C. (deceased) was born April 13, 1833; Catherine (deceased), was born August 17, 1835 and Josiah A., born July 8, 1842. Our subject was educated at Farmer's College, College Hill, Ohio, and in 1848, began the study of medicine with his father, under whose instruction he remained about five years, during which time he did some practice. He was united
in marriage at Moore's Hill, Ind., April 17, 1851, to Margaret A., daughter of William N. and Elizabeth (LIVINGSTON) SHOCKLEY; she was born in Dearborn County, Ind., February 7, 1828. In the winter of 1853-54, he attended the Miami Medical College of Cincinnati, Ohio, where he graduated; and in the winter of 1857-58, attended the Ohio Medical College, of Cincinnati. Ohio, where he graduated with high honors, March 2, 1858. He then returned to Moore's Hill and resumed teh practice of medicine, which he has since successfully pursued. He is a thorough medical scholar, and a scientific and practical physician. He is a member of the Dearborn County Medical Society, Indiana Medical Society, and also a member of teh American Medical Association; was elected to the Legislature in 1882. He is a man of good general information, and in politics a Democrat. His wife died November 27, 1875. The Doctor and wife had seven children born to them,
viz: Lydia A., born February 22, 1852, and died January 26, 1855; Henry A., born October 9, 1856 and died February 23, 1858; Ella F., born August 12, 1858, and died February 22, 1860; Carrie, born September 2, 1863, and died June 11, 1880; Eddie, born November 6, 1865 and died August 1860., and Charles M., the only one now living, born November 18, 1860. He was educated at the Moore's Hill College, and has since turned his attention to the drug trade, and is also reading medicine. He is doing business in his father's old stand at Moore's Hill, Ind., and has a fine and well-arranged stock of drugs, medicines, stationery, tobaccos, cigars, fancy articles, etc., in which he is commanding an extensive trade. He is an obliging gentleman, and is one of the most wide-awake and enterprising young business men of the place well understanding his vocation. He was united in marriage at Moore's Hill, Ind., October 7, 1884, to Miss Flora A., daughter of John
and Angeline (WILSON) CROZIER. She was born in Dearborn County, Ind., September 27, 1859.
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CHARLES BOWTON, another leading agriculturist of Miller Township, was born in Essex County, England, in 1823. His parents, Mark and Mary (NASH) BOWTON, immigrated to this country in 1833, being six weeks and four days on the voyage. They landed an New York and came via lake Erie and Erie Canal to Cincinnati, where they resided one year, the father being a cabinet-maker by trade. In the following year they removed to Miller Township, where Mr. BOWTON purchased land on which the family afterward resided. Mr. BOWTON was engaged at his trade in Lawrenceburgh, and was there attacked by cholera during the rage of that disease, and died from its effects September 19, 1834. His widow survived till April 18, 1871. Charles BOWTON grew into manhood on the farm, beginning operations for himself at the age of eighteen with only his willing hands for a fortune. He worked for several years by the day or month for different farmers in his neighborhood,
and after his marriage to Nancy CRAIG in 1844, he rented land of his father-in-law, James CRAIG, for a time. He then purchased fifty acres which he paid for in two years, much to the surprise of many of his friends who knew of his humble beginning. Since that time prosperity has seemed to smile upon him and success has crowned his efforts. He has continued in farming and stock raising, adding to his original purchase til he now owns about 480 acres, 160 of which lie near the State line between Indiana and Illinois. Through the generous use of his name and a bank failure Mr. BOWTON has met with heavy losses, amounting in the aggregate to near the value of his present estate. Mrs. BOWTON was a daughter of James and Jane (IRVIN) CRAIG, and by this wife were born five children, all living; namely: James; Mary J., widow of Allen GRUBBS; Sarah and Lizzie, the latter now the wife of William HARPER. Mrs. BOWTON departed this life June 24,1884,
after a long period of suffering from rheumatism and paralysis. Mr. BOWTON is, in the truest sense, a self-made man. Beginning poor he has gradually worked his way into the front rank of the farmers of this county, every step of his advancement being won by hard labor and the closest management of business affairs. He has surmounted all the obstacles of an active business life, is provided with a bountiful supply of the world's best gifts, and though somewhat broken in health is still full of energy and enterprise.
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ALBERT N. BRADLEY, painter, foreman Ohio & Mississippi shops, Cochran, was born in New London, Huron Co., Ohio, November 23, 1845. He received a limited education. His parents, David and Mary (MERRIFIELD) BRADLEY, were born in New York. They immigrated to Ohio in 1840, and he followed carpentering. The subject of our sketch enlisted in Company D, Twenty-fifth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and was transferred, in April, 1862, to the Twelfth Ohio Independent Battery, serving his country four years, three months and ten days. He participated in thirteen battles, the warmest of which were Second Bull Run, Cheat Mountain, Green Brier, Allegheny, Fredericksburgh, Slaughter Mountain, and White Sulphur Springs. After returning home he went to Michigan, where he received instruction in painting. May 11, 1867, he returned to Ohio, and was married to Miss Ella A. GREGORY. To them have been born David A., Fred, Maud A., Sadie, and Willie. Mr. BRADLEY
went to Bloomington, Ill., in 1871, and worked for the Chicago and Alton Railroad for fourteen months; thence to Pana, in 1872, and worked until 1874 for the same company. At this date the Ohio & Mississippi Company bought that road, and he has worked for them ever since. In Jun 1876, 1876, the Ohio & Mississippi officers transferred him to Cochran shops where has has since worked. Mr. BRADLEY is a member of Dearborn Lodge No.442, F. & A.M., Aurora Chapter No 13, Aurora Commandery No. 17 and G.A.R. Post No. 85.
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PETER BRAUN, Lawrenceburgh, cashier of the People's National Bank, is a native of Germany, and was born in 1826. His parents were Johann and Nettie Catharine (GOEBLE) BRAUN, who passed their entire lives in Germany. Our subject passed the years of his minority in his native country, receiving there a common school education. In 1848 he immigrated to the United States, but returned to Europe in the following year, immigrating a second time to this country in 1851. He was employed awhile in the furniture store of Brown and Tate as clerk; spent about one year in the Branch Bank; three years in the grocery business and contracting on the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad; kept books one year for Dunlevy & Fowler, of Cincinnati; cashier of the First National Bank of Lawrenceburgh from 1864 to 1874, and superintendent of foundry at Evansville, Ind., for Frederick Browneler till 1875. In the latter year, with William Probasco, he established the bank with
which he has ever since been connected. Mr. BRAUN was married, in 1860, to Sarah R. BROWNELER, daughter of Frederick BROWNELER, of Cincinnati, and their four children are Lizzie K., Fannie W., William F. and Phillip C. Mr. BRAUN is a member of the I.O.O. F., and a man of excellent character and business qualifications.
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EGIDIUS BRAUNAGEL, Aurora, proprietor of saloon, billiard parlor and summer garden, was born in Baden Baden, Germany, August 31, 1822. He came to America in 2849, locating in Ripley County, Ind., where he farmed. In 1850 located in Aurora, and followed engineering, for five years. In 1856 he engaged in draying, and continued at that until 1869, when he opened a saloon and run one pool table. After operating for three years he put in four tables, and in 1880 opened the garden. Mr. BRAUNAGEL was married December 11, 1851 to Miss Eva B. SIEMANTEL, who was born in Bavaria August 6, 1834. Her parents, John and Anna K. SIEMANTEL, were born in Bavaria, the father in 1785, and the mother in 1797. they were married in 1815, and came to America in 1846. He was a farmer and stock dealer, and died February 8, 1847; the mother died June 9, 1870. To the marriage have been born the following children: Leonard, born May 9, 1853, died November 18,
1854; Mary, born September 17, 1855; Michael G., born May 25, 1857; Edward, born March 20, 1859; Anna, born March 15, 1861; Simon, born June 30, 1863, died October 10, 1865; John V., born December 4, 1872. Mr. B. is a member of the order of Druids, and his wife and children of the Lutheran Church.
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ELENORA (LAMAR) BREWINGTON, Aurora, widow of William BREWINGTON, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, August 6, 1836, and was educated at the Wesleyan Female College of that city, where she graduated in 1854, and faithfully continues to hold her membership with the Alumni. Her father, William W. LaMAR, was born near Salisbury, Md., December 8, 1811, and her mother, Elizabeth (BLAKE) LaMAR, was born in Salisbury Md., August 20, 1816. They were married August 27,1835, and raised twelve children, eight of whom are now living. The family moved to Aurora, Ind., October 30, 1866. Miss Elenora LaMar was married, May 15, 1855, to William BREWINGTON, a native of Wilmington, Dearborn Co., Ind., where he was born, August 16, 1830. Seven children were born to the marriage, namely: Charles H., born July 17, 1858, died December 3, 1860; Ella S., born October 2, 1860, now Mrs. F. Clark; Elizabeth L., born July 13, 1863; Levina A., born July 28,
1865, died May 15, 1869; William H., born December 11, 1867; Elenora, born March 12, 1870; Frank , born April 14, 1872. Mr. BREWINGTON engaged in business in Wilmington when twenty-one years old, and continued for seven years. In 1858 he moved on a farm, where he remained until 1870, at which time he opened a general store in Aurora. He also speculated in real estate, and was very successful in all his operations, leaving his family a competency at his death, which occurred Feb 14, 1878. He was an active, energetic business man, a kind father, and an affectionate husband. Mrs. BREWINGTON is an active worker and member of the Christian Church.
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FRANCIS C. BRIDDELL, proprietor of livery, sale and feed stable, Aurora, was born in Aurora, February 4, 1852, where he received the best education the public schools afforded. At the age of seventeen he engaged in his present business. For several years he has acted as assistant book-keeper and collector for the Aurora Gas Company. He was married, October 16, 1877, to Miss Carrie L. HITZFeld, who was born in Lawrenceburgh, Ind. To the marriage has been born York L. BRIDDELL, January 10, 1880. Mr. BRIDDELL has a fine stable, in size 106x53 feet, which will accommodate fifty head of horses. He has done a fair business from the start and prospered in life. His residence is in Walker Town, an addition to the city proper. Further particulars as to ancestors will be found elsewhere.
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HENRY W. BRODBECK, dentist, Aurora, office over O.P.Cobb & Co's. hardware store, corner of Second and Main Streets. Dr. Brodbeck was born in Lawerenceburgh and received his education in the high school of that city. His preceptors in his profession were Drs. Samuel E. Harryman and J.P. Ulrey, of Lawrenceburgh. He completed his course in Cincinnati, Ohio, graduating March 3, 1881, with honors, at the Ohio College of Dental Surgery. Immediately thereafter, he located in Aurora, and by thoroughness in the treatment of irregularities has succeeded in building up a lucrative practice. His office is supplied with the latest dental appliances and modern improvements, which enable him to work with neatness and dispatch. He has demonstrated beyond any question of doubt, that he is skilled thorough and earful in all departments of his profession, and is warranted in looking forward to a bright and prosperous future, which he richly deserves on
account of his close application to business, strict integrity and moral character. The Doctor is a member of Union Lodge No., _ I.O.O.F., of Lawrenceburgh, and of the County Medical Society; also of the Methodist Episcopal Church. His parents, John G. and Mary D. (HASS) BRODBECK were born in Germany, the father being a harnessmaker.
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WILLIAM BROWN, farmer, Clay Township, was born in Montgomery County Va., June 28, 1811. His parents, George and Mary (RABURN) BROWN were also natives of Virginia, and were born, the former in Culpepper County, in 1782, and the latter in Montgomery County, in 1792. They were married in Montgomery County, where she died in about 1826; and in 1837 he moved to Ohio County, INd., and later made his home with our subject, where he died in 1859. He was a soldier in the war of 1812; was the father of nine children, viz: Margaret, James, George, William, Joseph, Elizabeth, Nancy, John and Mary. William, our subject, came with his father to Ohio County, Ind., in 1837, where he turned his attention to farming and improving land. He was married in Dearborn County, in 1842, to Martha A. BOSTON, after which he settled at Milton where he resided about two years, when he rented a farm in Dearborn County, where he moved, and in 1852 he purchased and moved
on his present farm, where he has since resided. He lost his wife, by death, July 7, 1881. They have raised to maturity two orphan children. Mr. BROWN is a fine man, and is highly esteemed by all who know him. He owns sixty-seven acres of land.
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ROBERT D. BROWN, attorney, Hogan Township. For forty-three years Mr. BROWN has resided in the town of Wilmington; he was born in Otsego County, N.Y., April 13, 1814. His parents, Robert D. and Sarah (BARTLETT) BROWN were natives of New York State, the father died in 1817 and the mother February 4, 1829. Mr. BROWN being left an orphan immigrated to Ohio in the spring of 1829, thence to Indiana in 1837, after losing his wife (Mary CUMMINGS) in 1836, to whom he was married in New Haven, Ohio, in 1835. After locating in the then prosperous and enterprising town of Wilmington, Mr. BROWN married Mary HUBBARD HARWOOD and unto them was born a son, Jason B., February 26, 1839, who is today one of Indiana's most successful legal practitioners and an active worker in local politics. Mrs. BROWN died December 16, 1839. In 1841 Mr. BROWN married Mrs. Orena CHURCHILL. Unto them were born two children: Emma and Latham B. This wife died in 1847. Not
being willing to endure the trials of this life alone Mr. BROWN was married, in 1848, to Elizabeth J. MILLS, his present helpmate, who has been to him a faithful and valuable counselor. Mr. BROWN read law in Wilmington, and was admitted to the bar in Lawrenceburgh in 1852. He was elected magistrate in 1843, and served for seventeen years. In 1861-62 he was State librarian, and was gauger under Andrew Johnson for five months, which was the most lucrative position of his life. He is and has been for some time, president of the board of managers of the Knightstown Soldiers' and Orphan's Home and Asylum for feeble-minded people. Mr. BROWN is a member of Wilmington Lodge No. 158, F.&A.M., and was the first mason in the town. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and a Democrat.
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CAPT. GEORGE W. BROWNE, late of Aurora, was born in Lawrence County, Ill., February 28, 1831. His father, Aaron BROWNE, was born in New York City in 1793. His mother Elizabeth (WILCOX) BROWNE, was born in Virginia in 1803. His father came to Indiana in 1823 and located at Vincennes, where he followed milling and farming. He was a lieutenant in the war with the Indians, and died April 3, 1858, the mother died in 1856. In 1852 Capt. BROWNE run a flat-boat for Glass & Brown of Metropolis, Ill., and followed the river up to 1859. He then began working in the blacksmith department of the Ohio & Mississippi shops at Vincennes. He enlisted as private in Company M, First Heavy Artillery, and served until January 10, 1866. He then took charge of a hotel at Cairo, Ill., where he remained five years. From there he went to Metropolis, and engaged in dairy and sawmill business, continuing up to 1874, sinc which he has kept hotel in Marinsville, and
Greensburgh, Ind.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Rising Sun, In., and in Aurora. Mr. BROWNE was married, March 15, 1855, to Miss Emily C. SELLERS, who was born in Logansport, Ind., January 3, 1837. To the marriage the following named children have been born: George E., Fannie A., and Charles S. The latter, a promising young man, died at Washington, C.H., Ohio, in November 1885, aged seventeen years.
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J.P. and JOHN F. BRUCE, farmers, Hogan Township, reside upon Section 16. Their parents, Isaac and Julian (FAHRAND) BRUCE, were born in Hogan Township; the father December 4, 1808, mother February 12, 1811. They were married August 27, 1829, and raised a famly of twelve children. Father BRUCE was pilot on the river for sixteen years, during which time he shipped cattle and produce for himself. He was captain of the State militia for some time, and was an active worker in the cause for education and church affairs; cleared up most of his land and left plenty for his children; was one of the three school trustees under the old law; and both he and his estimable wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, whcih honored him with a stewardship for years. He died August 13, 1880, Mrs. BRUCE, March 13,1874. Mr. John F. BRUCE Enlisted in March, 1862, in Company F, Third Indiana Cavalry, as a private, and served three years in the civil war.
The above named brothers are leading a quiet life engaged in agricultural pursuits.
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JONATHAN B. BRUCE, farmer, Hogan Township, was born there July 14, 1828, his educational advantages being very limited. His faather, Charles BRUCE was born in Gallatin County, Ky., March 20, 1798; his mother, Phebe McINTIRE, in Kentucky in 1794. They were married in 1819, and raised a family of nine children: Thomas M., Anna, Henry, Nancy, Jonathan B., Jane, Nelson T., Benjamin R. and Davis W. Mr. BRUCE flat boated for twelve years and served the people as constable for several years. He has been a farmer all his life, and owns the first land we entered, which is well improved and under good state of cultivation. His wife died in 1875, and was a member of the state of cultivation. His wife died in 1875, and was a member of the Christian Union Church; Mr. BRUCE also. Mr Charles BRUCE has been a powerful man in his day; has done much hard work; had many a fight and never was whipped. In politics he has always voted the Democratic ticket.
Mr. Jonathan B. BRUCE was married October 29, 1854, to Mrs. Angeline (BAKER) GLASS. She was born in Ripley County, Ind., April 3, 1825, and had two children by her first husband -- John M. Glass, who was born November 25, 1845, and was killed on the railroad in 1855. Mr. BRUCE has followed farming all his life, and has never united with any secret organization or church, his motto being to do unto others as he would have others do unto him under liek circumstances. Mrs. BRUCE has one child, Joan, by her first husband. Ella F., a daughter by her second husband, died in infancy.
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JANE (ROSS) BRUCE, Aurora, is the widow of John BRUCE, and was born July 26, 1820. Her father, Amos L. ROSS, was born near Lebanon, Ohio, in 1794, and died March 28, 1866. Her mother, Eleanor (SHUMAKER) ROSS, was born in Ohio, March 25, 1797, and died August 18, 1864. Her uncle, David ROSS, was born April 12, 1835 and resides in Peoria, Ill., where he practices medicine, and has a wide reputation in removing cancers. Mrs. BRUCE was married, April 25, 1841, to John BRUCE, and by their happy union had eight children: Louisa, born July 2, 1842, died January4, 1883; John, Jr., born November 29, 1843, died April 25, 1846; Amos, born December 3, 1845, died August 8, 1847; Amor L., born November 8, 1847; Adam, born March 9, 1852; Sarah E., born October 23, 1854; Landy H., born April 24, 1857; Calvin R., born April 25, 1861. Her husband was a farmer, trader and flat-boat pilot. He made twenty-three trips to New Orleans. In early times he was school
director and school trustee. He was successful and honest in life. His word was as good as the best bond ever made. He died November 10, 1870.
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AMOR L. BRUCE, Hogan Township, is the son of John and Jane (ROSS) BRUCE. Amor received a good common school education, and has been a farmer and stock raiser and trader all his life. He was married, February 20, 1883, to Miss Lizzie MYERS, who was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, April 3, 1856. Unto them has been given one child - James Blaine, born October 4, 1884. Amor L. BRUCE was born November 8, 1847. He takes delight in squeezing the juice from the cane and producing the best sorghum molasses in these parts. His present turn of mind toward future development seems to be for trading in stock, at which he has been very successful. He is like his father -- honest and upright in all his business operations. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his devoted wife is a member of the German Lutheran Church.
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BOLIVER BRUCE, farmer, Hogan Township, Section 23, owns a comfortable home. Mr. BRUCE was born in Hogan Township, August 7, 1833, and received a fair education. He is the son of William BRUCE. On the 14th of February, 1869, Mr. BRUCE was married to Miss Sarah J. HINER, a native of Indiana, who was born September 10, 1847, and there were born to them two children --Floyd H., born April 30, 1870; Wilber B., born February 20, 1883. Mr. BRUCE is a member of Wilmington Lodge No. 336, I.O.O. F. His wife's parents, John A. and Eliza (GARRISON) HINER, were born in Indiana, the father, September 18, 1824, the mother February 21, 1826. Mr. HINER enlisted in August, 1861, in Harris' Cavalry, and was killed June 26, 1863, in a skirmish before Gettysburg. the mother died June 13, 1849, being a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
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LOVEY (DURHAM) BRUCE, Hogan Township, was born in Virginia, July 22, 1809, and was educated in the common schools. Her parents John and Catharine (CONAWAY) DURHAM, were born born in Delaware, and came to this State about 1815, locating in Lawrenceburg. In 1819 they moved to Washington Township, near Mount Tabor Church. He was in the Revolutionary war. Miss Lovey DURHAM was married December 25, 1825, to William BRUCE, who was born in this (Hogan) Township, September 10, 1804. By the happy union ten children: Catharine, John W., Simon B., Martin V., William F., James C., Melissa, Isabelle, Mary M., and Eliza. Mr. BRUCE was a farmer all his life. He was justice of the peace for years. He and his wife, joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. She united with the church when seventeen years of age. Mr. BRUCE departed this life, August 6, 1878, leaving a competency for the entire family.
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NICHOLAS BRUM, farmer, Kelso Township, was born in France June 11,1820. His parents, Adam and Magdalena (GRUF) BRUM, were also natives of France, and from thence in 1831 immigrated to Dearborn County, Ind., settling in York Township, where they resided until their deaths. They were the parents of seven children -- Peter, Magdalena, Louisa, Catherine, John, Jacob, and Nicholas. Our subject came with his parents to this county in 1831, and was here married, May 18, 1850, to Margaret MILLER, and afterward moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he resided about five years, and from thence removed to Dearborn County, Indiana, and has since resided here. He purchased his present farm in Kelso Township in 1858, consisting of ninety-eight acres of fine land, which he has improved. They have had born to them seven children, via: Nicholas (deceased), Adam (deceased) Nicholas, Sarah (deceased), Charles, William and Jacob (deceased).
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