George A. GIBBS, pioneer of Washington Township, is a native of North Carolina, born Aug. 2, 1822, a son of Thomas and Tabitha GIBBS, natives of Virginia. In 1826 his parents moved to Morgan County, Ind., and in 1830 to Hendricks County, and settled in Washington Township, where they both died. George A. is the only surviving member of a family of three children. He was reared and educated in this county, and since attaining his majority has engaged in agricultural pursuits. He is a self-made man. Beginning life in limited circumstances he has accumulated a good property, now owning 270 acres of improved land. He was married Sept. 20, 1842, to Louisa HUBBARD, and to them have been born eleven children--Henry H., Melvin C., Andrew J., Eliza J., Mary E., Thomas A., William S., John H., Rosetta F., Lydia J. and Dollie A. In politics Mr. GIBBS is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is a liberal supporter of
his church and of all interests of benefit to his county.
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Henry H. GIBBS is a native of Washington Township, Hendricks Co., Ind., born Feb. 12, 1845, the eldest son of George A. and Louisa (HUBBARD) GIBBS. He was reared in his native township, where he had but limited educational advantages. In August, 1863, he enlisted in the war of the Rebellion, and served six months, principally in Tennessee and Kentucky. His vocation through life has been agriculture, at which he has been mainly successful. In 1880 he located on his present farm where he owns 160 acres of valuable land. Mr. GIBBS was married Jan. 16, 1868, to Elizabeth VAN TRESE. To them have been born nine children--Ella H., Charles E., Effie M., George G., William C., Melvin C., Minnie, Ada and Grace. In politics Mr. GIBBS is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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John W. GLADDEN was born in Marion County, Ind., March 1, 1828, a son of William and Eve (NEGLEY) GLADDEN. William GLADDEN was a native of Pennsylvania, and when a child accompanied his parents to Maryland, where he was reared. When he was twenty-two years of age he came West and for three years taught school in Butler County, Ohio. He then removed to Marion County, Ind., and entered 400 acres of land, which he improved, enduring all the hardships of pioneer life. After a life of usefulness he died Jan. 29, 1884, his wife surviving him but one day. They were buried in the same grave at Shiloh Methodist Church Cemetery, in this township. Of ten children born to them, nine grew to maturity, and six are still living--William N., John W., Alfred H., George L., Hannah O. and David F. Mr. Gladden was recognized as one of the best mathematicians of Indiana, and was often called on to solve knotty problems. John W. GLADDEN was reared in his native county.
In 1856 he moved to Hendricks County, and settled in Washington Township where he has since been successfully engaged in farming and dairying. He owns 142 acres of land in Hendricks County, and thirty-seven acres in Marion County. Mr. GLADDEN was married Jan. 25, 1849, to Mary McCALMERT, daughter of Wilson and Lydia McCALMERT. They have had four children-- Jane M., born June 14, 1852; Alice C., Feb. 8, 1854; Margaret S., Nov. 9, 1855; and William A., September, 1857. Mr. and Mrs. GLADDEN are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Barney GOSSETT is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Oct. 30, 1841, a son of Joseph and Hannah (WALTON) GOSSETT, natives of North Carolina, who accompanied their parents to Hendricks County, in 1835. They were married in this county and settled a mile south of Avon, in Washington Township, where the father died in 1848, and the mother in 1868. Of their five children, three are living--Nelson, Barney and Rachel E. After the father's death the mother married John Milton, by whom she had one child--John F. They endured many hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, but were industrious, energetic citizens, and respected by all who knew them. Barney was reared in his native county, remaining with his mother till manhood. When the civil war broke out he enlisted in defense of the Union, in September, 1861, in Company I, Seventh Indiana Infantry, and was assigned to the Army of the Potomac. He participated in many severe engagements, some
of the more important being Antietam, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Petersburg, second Bull Run, Winchester, Fredericksburg and Greenbriar. He was honorably discharged in September, 1864. After his return home he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and now has a fine farm of 190 acres. He was married in June, 1865, to Mary A. RICHARDS, a native of Hendricks County, born November, 1841, daughter of Joseph and Abigail RICHARDS, natives of Ohio, who settled in this county in 1838. They have two children--Ella E., born Feb. 28, 1869, and John B., Feb. 22, 1877. Mr. and Mrs. GOSSETT are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mr. GOSSETT has served Washington Township as Justice of the Peace twelve years. He is a member of Virgil H. Lyon Post, No. 186, G.A.R.
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Enos HADLEY, an influential and successful farmer and stockraiser of Washington Township, is a native of Hendricks County, born near Plainfield, June 10, 1825, a son of Jonathan and Ara HADLEY. His parents came to Hendricks County in the fall of 1823, and entered eighty acres of Government land, which they began to improve and make a home. They were prominent among the early settlers of the county, earnest members of the Christian church, and honored members of society. Their family consisted of nine children, but four of whom are living--Enos, Harlan, William C. and John V. Enos Hadley was reared on a frontier farm and was early inured to the hardships of the life of a pioneer. He received a fair education of the early days, and taught several terms. Since leaving home he has been successful in his pursuits and now has a fine farm of 230 acres where he has lived since 1850. He was married Nov. 14, 1850, to Susan SMITH, a daughter of James and
Hannah SMITH, early settlers of Hendricks County, from Kentucky. To them have been born nine children--Jonathan S., Eliza E., James A., Horace E., Cassius C., Clara B., Robert S., Enos W. and Lester B.; the latter is deceaseds. Mr. HADLEY has served as Trustee of Washington Township three terms, and as Commissioner of Hendricks County one term. In politics he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
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Harlan HADLEY is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born in Guilford Township, Oct. 14, 1829, a son of Jonathan and Ara HADLEY. He was married June 6, 1852, to Rebecca OURSLER, and to them were born four children--George W., Mary C., Alice and Ada (deceased). Mrs. HADLEY died July 23, 1859, and Oct. 9, 1860, Mr. HADLEY married Mary A. ROSS, who died July 26, 1875, leaving three children--Cora E., William and Charles. Nov. 1, 1877, he married Mrs. Nancy (McCOWN) TALBOTT. They have two children--John M. and Harlan C. Mr. HADLEY is a man of fine business ability and has accumulated a good property. He has a fine farm of 800 acres under cultivation, and is one of the most extensive stock-raisers and dealers in Hendricks County. He also conducts a profitable livery business in Plainfield, of which place he is one of the most substantial and respected citizens. Mr. HADLEY is a member of Lodge No. 287, F. & A.M. In politics he is a Republican.
He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
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Albert A. HOLLINGSWORTH is a native of Hendricks County, Ind., born Dec. 7, 1844, a son of Mersey N. and Mary A. HOLLINGSWORTH, his father a native of Ohio and his mother of Pennsylvania. There were twelve children in his father's family, nine of whom are living--Asbury S., Albert A., John T., Samuel J., Mersey M., Maria L., Mary E., Sally A. and Emily J . Albert A. HOLLINGSWORTH was reared and educated in his native township. In July, 1862, he enlisted in the Fifty-fourth Indiana Infantry for three months, and was discharged the following September. In February, 1865, he enlisted in the One Hundred and Forty-eighth Indiana Infantry, and served till the close of the war. He was assigned duty at Columbia and Pulaski, Tenn. After his return home he gave his attention to agricultural pursuits, at which he has been successful. In 1876 he located on his present farm, where he owns 155 acres of valuable land, all under cultivation. April 13,
1869, he married Fidelia B.C. TOWLES, daughter of Robert and Harriet A. TOWLES. To them have been born six children-- Harriet A., Ira A., Albert A., Nettie M., and an infant deceased. Mr. and Mrs. HOLLINGSWORTH are members of the Baptist church at Plainfield.
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Enos HURON, a prominent farmer of Washington Township, is a native of Warren County, Ohio, born Sept. 5, 1832, a son of Seth and Matilda (ROSS) HURON. When he was an infant his parents moved to Hendricks County, Ind., and here he was reared and educated, attending the early subscription schools. Since attaining manhood he has devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits, and now owns 105 acres of valuable land, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He was married in November, 1857, to Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas FORKNER. To them have been born eight children, five of whom are living--Louisa J., Rosella, Alva W., Nancy M. and Sarah G. Lewis B., Mary A. and an infant are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. HURON have been prominently identified with the Methodist Episcopal church many years. He is a liberal supporter of all interests of benefit to his church, or that tend toward the welfare of his county.
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Seth HURON, deceased, was born in Warren County, Ohio, May 10, 1803, and died in Hendricks County, Ind., in July, 1876. He was a son of Othniel and Bethiah HURON. He remained with his parents till manhood, in his native county, where he was married to Matilda ROSS. To them were born nine children--Mary E., Martha J., Enos, Othniel, Eli, Seth J., Louisa, Ann and James T.; the last two are deceased. Mrs. HURON died, and Aug. 30, 1852, Mr. HURON married Mary McLANE, daughter of James McLANE, an early settler of Hendricks County. They had a family of six children, five of whom are living--Sarah D., Nancy M., William B., Hezekiah H. and Phoebe L. In 1832 Mr. HURON moved to Hendricks County, Ind., and settled in Washington Township, where he passed the rest of his life. He was a prominent citizen of the township, and served twenty-seven years as Justice of the Peace. He was a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church, as is
also Mrs. HURON. She resides on the old homestead, which contains eighty acres of valuable land, situated on the Rockville road.
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Seth T. HURON is a native of Hendricks County, Ind. born in Washington Township, June 26, 1850, a son of Benjamin A. and Katherine HURON. He was reared and educated in his native county, and for about four years was one of its corps of schoolteachers. In 1872 he went to Atchison, Kas., where he was employed as clerk in a store two years, and in 1874 returned to Hendricks County. He has devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits and now owns a fine farm near Avon. In the spring of 1884 he was elected Justice of the Peace, and assumed the duties of his office the following November. Mr. HURON was married Aug. 2, 1876, to Mary E. FARMER, daughter of David FARMER, formerly of Hendricks County, now of Putnam County, Mo. To them have been born four children--Mary E., born May 3, 1877; Frank P., born June 16, 1880, died March 16, 1881; Irma R., born April 30, 1882, and Flora F., born Dec. 23, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. HURON are
members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and he is serving his second year as Superintendent of the Sunday-school, at Wesley Chapel. His parents, who were among the first settlers of the county, still live on the farm they entered from the Government, more than fifty years ago. Their children, nine in number, have all been school-teachers (as was also the father), and are now all scattered, from Florida to Kansas, leaving the old folks "alone in the old house at home."
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Lotan W. JENKINS, a prominent farmer and stock-raiser of Washington Township, was born in Randolph County, N.C., Nov. 3, 1823, a son of John and Rebecca JENKINS. In the fall of 1833 his parents moved to Hendricks County, Ind., and after several removals, finally, in 1838, made a permanent settlement in Washington Township, on the farm now owned by our subject. John JENKINS was a fair representative of the pioneers of Hendricks County, a sturdy, noble race of men, the results of whose toil and perseverance have proved a blessing to their descendants. He died in September, 1842, his wife surviving him till September, 1882. Their family consisted of nine children, but four of whom are living-- Lotan W., William M., Mary D. and Elizabeth V. The deceased are--Laura A., Louisa, Jane M., David W. and Rachel. Lotan W. Jenkins was reared in Hendricks County, receiving a good education. After leaving school he taught about nine years
in the winter, working on the farm in the summer. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company K, Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry, Army of the Cumberland. He was captured at Chickamauga, Sept. 20, 1863, and was taken to Richmond and confined six weeks in Libby and Smith & Pemberton prisons; was then transferred to Danville, Va., thence in May to Andersonville, and in October to Miller Prison, Ga., where he remained till Nov. 19, 1864, when he was taken to Savannah and exchanged. He was then sent to Annapolis, Md., and after a month's confinement in the hospital was granted a furlough for thirty days. At the expiration of his furlough he reported for duty at Camp Chase, Ohio, where on account of his enfeebled condition he was in the hospital a month, and was then detailed a clerk in Major Warren's office, remaining there till his discharge in June, 1865. After his return home he settled on the homestead with his mother, which he now
owns. His home is one of the pleasantest in the township, and contains 280 acres of valuable land. In 1870 he was elected Clerk of Hendricks County, assuming the duties of his office in July, 1872, and served four years with efficiency. He has also served his township as Trustee and Assessor. In politics he is a Republican. Mr. JENKINS was married Aug. 4, 1874, to Sarah DENNIS, who was born Aug. 12, 1844, a daughter of Burr P. and Nancy DENNIS. To them have been born four children--David W., born Aug 4, 1876; Mary L., July 4, 1879; Annie L., July 13, 1882, and Lotan D., Aug. 27, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. JENKINS are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Ellis W. JESSUP, a prominent farmer of Washington Township, was born Nov. 15, 1824, in Wayne County, Ind. His parents, Abraham and Hannah JESSUP, were natives of North Carolina, and in their youth moved to Wayne County, Ind., where they were married. In 1833 they moved to Hamilton County, where the mother died in September, 1840, and the father in July, 1852. They had a family of ten children--Mary, Jane, Hannah, Elizabeth, John C., Alfred T., Ellis W., Allen, Rachel, and Cyrus; the last three are deceased. Ellis W. JESSUP was reared in Hamilton County. He was married June 11, 1846, to Millie HINSHAW, a native of North Carolina, born Oct. 15, 1827, daughter of Stephen and Elma (HOOVER) HINSHAW, early settlers of Hamilton County. To Mr. and Mrs. JESSUP have been born thirteen children--Zelinda J., John T., Hannah E., Alcinda H., Mary E. (deceased), Addie M., George W., Rosa A., Charles W., Sylvester M., Frank (deceased), Maud A. and
Minnie B. In the fall of 1868 Mr. JESSUP moved from Hamilton to Boone County, and a year later to Marion County, where he remained till 1876, when he came to Hendricks County and settled on his present farm in the southern part of Washington Township. He is a successful agriculturalist and owns 120 acres of well-cultivated land, with all modern improvements, making it one of the finest farms in the township. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
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Cornelius LOY, a pioneer of Washington Township, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, Aug. 4, 1808, a son of John and Catherine (ISLEY) LOY. In 1823 his parents moved to Putnam County, Ind., and settled near Greencastle, and seven years later moved to Tippecanoe County, where his father died. Three of a family of five children are living--Betsey, Sarah and Cornelius. Cornelius LOY was reared a farmer and has always followed that vocation. In 1831 he settled in Hendricks County, where he has since lived. He owns a fine farm of 240 acres, all under cultivation. He is a self-made man, having made all he has by his industry and perseverance, and is one of the representative citizens of Hendricks County. He was married Nov. 30, 1831, to Rachel COMPTON, a native of Warren County, Ohio, born Oct. 1, 1815, daughter of Mathew and Rachel COMPTON. They have had four children--John, born Sept. 30, 1832; Obadiah C., born June 24, 1837, died Oct.
26, 1849; Amos D., born April 20, 1844, and Mary A., born Feb. 20, 1849. In politics Mr. LOY is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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David F. McCALMERT, farmer and stock-raiser, Washington Township, was born in Marion County, Ind., Jan. 9, 1830, a son of Wilson and Lydia (FAUCETT) McCALMERT, natives of Ohio, who settled in Marion County in 1826. Their family consisted of five children--Amy, Mary, Cynthia A., David F. and Jane (deceased). David F. McCALMERT was reared on a farm, receiving a common-school education. He has made agriculture his life work and now owns 160 acres of fine land, and has one of the best farms in Washington Township. He was married April 8, 1858, to Savannah L. PETTYCREW, daughter of Samuel PETTYCREW, of Wayne County, Ind. Eight children were born to them--Deborah, Albert S., Lydia, Frank, Charity A., Fletcher P., Horace and Irena M. Mr. McCALMERT married Nancy KENNEDY, daughter of Thomas KENNEDY. Mr. McCALMERT has served this township as School Director. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Henry Turpin was born Jan. 11, 1835, in Hendricks County, Ind., a son of Robison and Rachel Turpin, natives of Kentucky. His parents came to this county in 1834, and settled on a tract of timbered land in the southern part of Lincoln Township, residing here till their death, which occurred in 1880. Nine children were born to them, seven of whom are living--Anderson, Henry, Harvey, Doctor, Martha, Jacob and Elizabeth M. Henry Turpin was reared on a farm. He received a fair education, and for a short time was engaged in teaching school. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company I, Seventh Indiana Infantry, and participated in the battles of second Bull Run, Antietam, Fredericksburg, and a number of others. He received a wound in the shoulder at the battle of the Wilderness in May, 1864, which disabled him for two months. At the end of that time he again reported for duty and was recruited into Company G, which subsequently became consolidated
with the Twentieth Indiana Infantry. He was present at Lee's surrended to General Grant. He was honorably discharged in June, 1865, when he returned home, and Nov. 28, of the same year, he was married to Miss Amelia E. Brock, of Decatur County, Ind., formerly of Kentucky. They have three children--Cora B., William C. and George H. Mr. Turpin ranks among the leading farmers of Lincoln Township, and is the owner of 200 acres of land. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Preston Tyler, retired farmer, was born in Hendricks County, Ind., Sept. 4, 1833, a son of George and Lucinda Tyler, natives of Kentucky. His father was one of the early settlers of Hendricks County, and entered 120 acres of Government land in Lincoln Township, which he made his home till his death. His family consisted of ten children, seven of whom are living--Lutitia, Susan, Preston, Benjamin F., Charles W., Lydia and Melinda. Kittie, Alfred and George are deceased. Preston Tyler was reared and educated in his native county, and has always made it his home with the exception of ten years spent in Marion County. He has been a successful agriculturalist, and owns a fine farm of seventy-one and a half acres, but since 1880 has lived in Brownsburg. He was married Dec. 15, 1854, to Allie Smith, daughter of Thomas and Susan Smith. They have one son--Willis, born May 26, 1864. In February, 1865, Mr. Tyler enlisted at Indianapolis in Company I,
One Hundred and Forty-eighth Indiana Infantry, and served till the following September. He and his wife are members of the Christian church.
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