From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 501 and 502.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Jehu Manifold was born near Blountsville, Henry Co., Ind., Oct. 24, 1848, the third son of Shepherd and Lydia A. Manifold, natives of Tennessee. His father came to Indiana when a young man, and first settled in Wayne County. Subsequently came to Henry County, and settled near Blountsville, where he died in 1877. His mother died in 1874. They had a family of eleven children, eight of whom are living. Jehu Manifold spent his youth on the farm, obtaining his education in the public school. He has always followed agricultural pursuits, and has been successful, being now associated with S. T. Powell. When twenty-three years of age he was married to Virginia B., daughter of Lot Ridgway. They have three children.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 502.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Elijah Martindale, deceased, was born in Laurence District, S. C., Nov. 10, 1793. In his early childhood his parents moved to Ohio, and in the year 1711 emigrated to Indiana, and settled on stream in Wayne County, from whom it derived its name - Martindale Creek. In the year 1815 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Boyd, daughter of Samuel and Isabella Boyd, who were among the early settlers of Wayne County. He became a Christian minister in the year 1818, and faithfully devoted himself to his calling through life. They moved to Henry County in the year 1832, and settled on Flatrock, four miles southeast of New Castle, which then contained about a half dozen houses. He helped to prepare logs and build almost the first school-house erected, and being a minister he helped to establish and took the oversight of the first church organized in Henry County. Elijah and Elizabeth Martindale both lived to a ripe old age, and were both taken away with the same disease - dropsy of the heart - she surviving him nearly ten years. There were born unto them fifteen children, one dying in childhood, and fourteen lived to become heads of families. Eleven are still living. There names, in order, are as follows - Matilda Rulon (deceased); Miles, (deceased); John N., Samuel P., Benjamin F. (deceased), Margaret Millikan, Martha Benbow, Isabel Stanford, Mary Roe, Elijah B., Simeon C., William S., Robert A., Lizzie Hennigh (deceased), James B. Their son, E. B. Martindale, of Indianapolis, is a successful lawyer and real estate agent, and an influential citizen of that metropolis. Their youngest son, J. B. Martindale, of Chicago, has for ten years past published a law directory, which is a guide to creditors in making collections all over the United States.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 502 and 503.
Submitted by: Jeanie

John McDowell, a representative of one of the oldest and most influential families of Henry County, was born on the old homestead, two miles north of New Castle, July 16, 1843, the second son and third of five children of William and Anna McDowell. He was reared a farmer, attending the district school during the winter. He has always followed agricultural pursuits, and now owns eighty acres of the old home farm, lying on the Cadiz & New Castle pike. He was married in 1873 to Samantha, daughter of Needham and Hannah Sanders. They have two children - Merle and Alma. Mr. and Mrs. McDowell are members of Sugar Grove Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is Trustee.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 503.
Submitted by: Jeanie

William McDowell was born in Orange County, Vt., March 25, 1800, and died in Henry County, Ind., Aug. 12, 1883. In January, 1803, his parents moved to Cayuga County, N. Y., and March 22, 1821, he came to Henry County, Ind., and settled on the farm now owned by his son, John McDowell, where he lived over sixty years. He was one of the earliest settlers of Henry Township, and one of its most influential citizens. His circle of acquaintances and friends was large, and he was familiarly known by them as "Uncle Billy McDowell." He was Court Bailiff of New Castle for forty years, and Coroner of Henry County thirty years. He was well acquainted with all the judges on the bench and all the members of the bar. During his last sickness, which was protracted, he was exceedingly patient, and appreciated all the attention of those around him, often expressing his gratitude to those who waited on him. He was perfectly resigned to the will of the Heavenly Father, entertaining no fears for the future. He was a kind husband and father, a good neighbor and citizen, and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. His funeral was held in Sugar Grove Methodist Episcopal church, Aug. 13, and his body laid to rest in the cemetery adjoining. Mr. McDowell was married in 1824 to Penninah Bundy, and to them were born seven children, three of whom are living. His wife died, and in 1838 he married Anna Dyson, who survives him. But one of their five children - John - is living. In 1837 he joined the Methodist Episcopal church, and remained a faithful member till death.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 503 and 504.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Elihu T. Mendenhall, M. D., is a native of Montgomery County, Ind., born Jan. 25, 1844, a son of William and Elizabeth (Warren) Mendenhall. His father died in February, 1845, and his mother in February, 1868. He was early in life thrown on his own resources; but being a boy of energy and a large amount of ambition, he was able to take care of himself and assist his mother. In 1862 he enlisted in the army, and served three years; was mustered out in 1865. He began the study of medicine in the office of Dr. S. C. Dove, of Westfield; subsequently took two full courses of lectures, and graduated at the Ohio Medical College, Cincinnati, in 1876. He located in Millville, remaining there till 1882, when he moved to New Castle. He has recently introduced the system of treating all diseased of a chronic nature with electric baths, which in many instances give immediate relief. Dr. Mendenhall was married in 1866 to Mary, daughter of George and Margaret Baker, of Hamilton County, Ind. He was a member of Fidelity Lodge, No. 160, I. O. O. F., and the Grand Army of the Republic. He is at present Surgeon of his post.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 504.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Isaac Mendenhall, M. D., is a native of Preble County, Ohio, born March 14, 1826. He received a good education in the schools of Preble County, completing it at the high school of West Elkton. He then began teaching, and taught in his native county and in Indiana. In 1843 he began the study of medicine, reading for a time with is brother Elijah, who was a noted physician, and afterward with Simon Allen, of Indiana. He took one course of lectures at the Medical Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio, and immediately began his practice, locating near West Elkton. A year later he moved to Peru, Ind. In 1848 he came to New Castle, where he built up a good practice, and by judicious management has accumulated a good property. He was one of the founders of the Citizens' State Bank of New Castle, and is one of its Directors. Dr. Mendenhall is a member of the State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. In 1863 he was appointed Medical Examiner for Pensions, and served eight years. He was married in 1849 to Rachel, daughter of Isaac Brown. They have five children - Viretta, wife of Mason Lohr; Luella, wife of Robert Carson; Alma, wife of Almon Bowman; Eliza A. and Valentine M. The Doctor and his wife are members of the Society of Friends.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 504 and 505.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Oliver L. Mendenhall was born in Guilford County, N. C., Jan. 26, 1820, a son of William and Rebecca Mendenhall, natives of North Carolina, his mother a daughter of Joseph Coffin. In 1826 his parents moved to Wayne County, Ind., and settled near the town of Washington; subsequently moved to Economy, where the father died in 1880. The father was born in 1798, and the mother in 1801. She is now making her home with her daughter, Huldah Mills, of this county. Of a family of ten children, eight are living. Oliver L. Mendenhall was principally reared in Economy. He has always followed agricultural pursuits. He came to Henry County in 1849, and settled southwest of New Castle, where he now owns a farm of 365 acres of fine land. He pays special attention to raising small grain and stock. His horses are the finest in the county, and have taken the first premium at the fairs. Mr. Mendenhall was married in 1844 to Lydia, daughter of Jesse Bond, of Wayne County. They have a family of six children - Orilla; Mattie, wife of Frank Modlin; Jesse O., William B., Luther H. and Charles. Mr. and Mrs. Mendenhall are members of the Society of Friends.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 505.
Submitted by: Jeanie

John R. Millikan was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., April 27, 1814. His father was of Irish, and his mother was of English descent. His opportunities for an early education were very limited. His early life was spent in labor on a farm, where he grew up to a vigorous manhood. With the desire of improving his condition, and believing that this could be better accomplished in a free State, he came to Henry County, Ind., in 1835, and settled one mile northeast of the old town of Hillsboro. During the winter following he attended school, the late Luke Wiles being his teacher. He thus became able to teach in the elementary schools of these early days, and taught several terms very successfully. In the winter of 1837 he went back to Tennessee on a visit, but soon returned to his adopted State. During the summer he engaged in farming, yet neglecting no opportunity for improving his mind. On Aug. 5, 1838, Mr. Millikan was married to Martha Koons, who still survives, and has ever proved herself the worthy helpmeet and companion of her husband. In 1842 he removed with his family to Hancock County. In 1845 he removed back to Henry County, and purchased a farm on Flatrock. He engaged in farming, and also established a blacksmith shop, and became quite an expert in this then important trade. In 1853 he purchased and removed to what may be called the Millikan homestead, in Liberty Township, where for many years he successfully conducted his farming interests. In connection with his farming interests he was also engaged for a few years in pork packing. In 1854 Mr. Millikan was elected Justice of the Peace, and was subsequently re-elected, serving eight years. He has many times been a delegate to State conventions of the political party to which he belonged. All his political duties he performed with fidelity to his party, yet without being a bitter partisan. His decisions and rulings while serving as Justice of the peace were always characterized for their firmness and impartiality. In 1868 Mr. Millikan was elected by the Republicans of Henry County as Representative in the Legislature of the State, and took his seat Jan. 7, 1869. During the session of the Legislature he was an earnest member, and while not conspicuous in debate he gave close attention to the proceedings of the House, and voted intelligently and conscientiously on all public questions. During the session Mr. Millikan was Chairman of the important Committee on Roads. He introduced a bill authorizing the assessment of lands for the construction of plank, macadamized and gravel roads. At the special session of the Legislature, held the same year, this bill became a law, and by virtue of it hundreds of gravel roads were constructed in Indiana. A special session of the Legislature was called April 10, 1869, and it was during this session that the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States was voted upon, Mr. Millikan voting for the amendment. The Morgan Raid Bill was pending during his services as Legislator, and he always consistently opposed the payment of the claims. In 1870 he was re-elected as Representative from his county. During the session he was an active and influential member, and served as a member of the Committee on Roads, Canals and Public Expenditures, and also upon the Committee on Benevolent Institutions. The latter committee investigated the management of all the State institutions. In 1873 the Citizens' State Bank of New Castle was organized, and Mr. Millikan, who is a stockholder in the institution, was elected President of the same, and since that time has continuously held that position. He has by industry and economy amassed a competency, yet he has always been kind and charitable to those less fortunately situated. He has always been a warm friend of education, and served for many years as School Trustee. When the question of free schools was first agitated, and when the matter was referred to a vote of the people, he, John Hunt and Luke Wiles were the only person in Liberty Township who voted for the free school system. Mr. Millikan is a firm believer in the Christian religion, and with his estimable wife, has been, since 1863, a consistent member of the Christian church. He has always been an advocate of temperance and all moral reforms, and in all the relations of life has been upright and consistent. Mr. Millikan is the father of eight children, two of whom are dead, one son being a sacrifice upon the altar of his country. The surviving children consist of two daughters - Mrs. T. B. Hunt and Mrs. H. Z. Beck. His sons are - De Vault K., Frank M., Thomas B. and Isaac N., all of whom are respected citizens. Mr. Millikan has been fortunate in all the relations of life, yet few men have more deserved success than he.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 505 to 507.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Nathan Millikan is a native of Clinton County, Ohio, born Feb. 2, 1812, a son of Eli and Mary Millikan, his father a native of Tennessee and his mother of North Carolina. He lived on his father's farm until his marriage in February, 1844, to Priscilla W., daughter of James and Anna Christy, and in March, 1844, moved to Henry County, Ind., and settled on a farm in Blue River Township, remaining there twelve years. In 1856 he moved to Liberty Township and bought a farm of 160 acres of Jacob Byers, which he afterward increased to 218 acres. In 1882 he moved to New Castle and has since lived retired from active business life. He is a stockholder in the Citizens' State Bank. Mr. and Mrs. Millikan have eight children - Anna M., wife of W. D. Pierce; Isaac W., James C., Eli A., Thomas W., Jabez H., Mary R., and Martha A.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 507.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Charles Mitchell is entitled to a word to his memory. It is always pleasant to speak of the honest pioneers of the West. The subject of this sketch was a native of Clark County, Ohio, about 1799. He had a common-school education and taught school before he was married. He married Mary Block in Clark County about 1820. He settled in New Castle about 1824, engaging in the tannery business. Henry County was then in the woods. He was among the first settlers of New Castle. In these days militia organizations were kept up and musters at fixed times were held regularly. He was the Captain of the New Castle company which constituted a part of the regiment commanded by Colonel Miles Murphey and Major Asahel Woodward. He afterward moved form New Castle to Pendleton in Madison County, where he owned the mills, the hotel and a farm adjoining the town. While residing at Pendleton in 1837 he was elected Associate Judge of the Circuit Court and served as such for a period of six or seven years. He never practiced law. He afterward purchased and moved on a farm in Henry County between Middletown and Mechanicsburg, where he resided until his death in 1863. His wife survived him some fifteen years. He was about five feet eight inches in height, well built, expanded chest and shoulders, short neck, good features, pleasant countenance and a strong constitution. He was a plain, honest, generous man and his home was always open to friends and neighbors. Had it not been for intemperance, so common in his day, he could have become prominent. He sleeps beside his wife in the cemetery at Mechanicsburg.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 508.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Alcander Modlin is a native of Henry County, Ind., born Dec. 23, 1844. His father, Mark Modlin, came to Indiana with his father Joseph Modlin, when he was fourteen years of age and settled on the farm now owned by his widow and her heirs. He was married in February, 1838, to Cynthia A., daughter of John and Elizabeth Stinson. After his marriage he followed farming and in 1852 located on the farm now owned by his widow and heirs. He died Nov. 30, 1869. Of a family of nine children eight lived till maturity. One son, John H., was wounded in the late war, and died of his wounds July 23, 1864. Mark Modlin was Superintendent of the county poor farm fourteen years. Alcander following farming and teaching and is now engaged in the small fruit and nursery business. He was married in 1882 to Julia, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah McCune, of West Virginia.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 508.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Luther W. Modlin was born in Jefferson Township, Henry Co., Ind., June 3, 1840, a son of Richard and Jane (Wright) Modlin, his father a native of North Carolina, born in 1812, and his mother of Tennessee, born in 1808. His grandparents, William Modlin and John Wright, were among the early settlers of the county. After Richard Modlin was married he settled on a farm in Dudley Township, where he lived till his death in 1869. Mrs. Modlin is living on the old homestead with one of her daughters. They had a family of seven children; two daughters, the eldest and youngest are deceased. Luther W. lived on a farm a number of years and then went to Cadiz and carried on a lumber yard four years. In 1880 he was elected Treasurer of Henry County and served two years. Since 1882 he has given his attention to farming. In 1883 he went to Maine and bought a drove of Jersey cattle, which he shipped to his farm in Harrison Township. His farm contains 120 acres of choice land. In the spring of 1881 he moved his family to New Castle. He was married Aug. 9, 1860, to Delilah S., daughter of Shubael and Margaret Dewy. They have six children - Minnie O., Isaac M., Mary E., Letha J., Thomas W. and Frank G. Mr. and Mrs. Modlin are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 509.
Submitted by: Jeanie

William W. Modlin, dealer in agricultural implements, hardware and seeds, New Castle, Ind., was born in Henry County, Ind., Nov. 23, 1848, a son of Mark and Cynthia A. Modlin, his father a native of North Carolina, and his mother of Brookville, Ind. His father died in 1869. His mother is living on the home farm three and a half miles west of New Castle. There was a family of nine children - John H., who was wounded at the battle of Dallas, Ga., and died soon after; Emma B., died when eight years of age; Sallie J., Elizabeth, Alcander, Hester A., Lee, William W. and Frank P. William W., remained at home till 1876, when he came to New Castle and dealt in farm machinery. In 1879 he removed to his present location on North Main street, where, with increased facilities he has a greatly increased trade. He was married in 1876 to Anne E., daughter of Henry L. and Mary Shopp. They have three children. Mr. Modlin is a member of Crescens Lodge, No. 33, K. of P.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 509.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Rev. Aaron H. Moore was born Oct. 19, 1833, in Adams County, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Nancy (Hathaway) Moore. When he was a year old his parents settled in Highland County, Ohio, remaining there till his mother's death in 1862. He was reared on a farm till he attained his majority and attended the common schools in Highland County. He afterward attended the Normal Academy at Georgetown, Brown Co., Ohio, where he prepared himself for a teacher. He then taught school eleven years, and during this time he also studied for the ministry. His first regular charge was at New Paris, Preble County, Ohio, where he remained as pastor of the Christian church for seven years. From 1875 till 1879 he had charge of the Christian church at Bellefontaine, Logan Co., Ohio, and since 1879 he has had charge of the same church at New Castle. Mr. Moore was married in 1858 to Mary, daughter of Elliott and Nancy Roush, of Highland County, Ohio. To this union have been born four children - Ida M. and Lorella N. are teachers in the New Castle Academy; Nathan A. has been a member of the firm Fairfield & Moore, formerly Fairfield Bros., grocers, since April, 1883, and Bertha W., who is in her ninth year.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 509 and 510.
Submitted by: Jeanie

Joshua I. Morris, Auditor, Henry County, Ind., was born in Wayne Township, six miles northwest of Knightstown, March 28, 1847, a son of John and Hannah (Scoville) Morris, his father a native of Ohio, and his mother of Henry County, Ind. His father came to Indiana when eight years of age, and is still the owner of the old farm his father first settled on in 1832; immediately after his marriage settled on this farm, where he lived until 1874. The family consists of eight children, J. I. Morris being the eldest, seven of whom are yet living. Our subject remained at home on the farm till March, 1865, or until eighteen years of age, when he embarked in the mercantile business as clerk until March, 1869, when he opened a grocery store with his father as partner. Said partnership continued until 1874, when the firm consisted of J. I. Morris and E. P. Morris forming the partnership or firm of Morris Bros.; said partnership existed until January, 1883. In November, 1882, he was elected Auditor of Henry County, and assumed the duties of the office Nov. 1, 1883, term four years. He was Treasurer of the Knightstown Union Agricultural Society for three years. He was married Nov. 18, 1868, to Kate, daughter of John and Agnes Slack, a native of Ohio. They have two daughters - Leone and Blanche. Mr. and Mrs. Morris are members of the Presbyterian church, and Mr. Morris a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has been Recorder of Knightstown Commandery, No. 9, for twelve years.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 510.
Submitted by: Jeanie

James M. Mowrer was born June 29, 1847, in Hillsboro, Henry Co., Ind., a son of Nicholas and Mary J. Mowrer, who were natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, respectively. They were married in Pennsylvania, and came to Indiana about 1840. He ran a woolen factory in Hillsboro several years, and after coming to New Castle he embarked in the mercantile business, which he carried on till a short time before his death. He died March 28, 1874, and his wife died March 26, 1881. Of their family, three survive - Mary C., Margaret R., wife of T. W. Millikan, and our subject, who was reared and educated in New Castle. When about nineteen years old he began clerking in his father's store, where he remained till 1873, after which he was engaged in the clothing store of N. E. Black as clerk until 1879. He then purchased a half interest in the drug store of Milton Davis, with whom he was associated until Jan. 1, 1883, when he purchased his partner's interest. His stock consists of drugs, paints, stationery, wall-paper, etc. He was married in 1883 to Mollie Bond, of Henry County, Ind. Mr. Mowrer is a member of the Masonic fraternity. He has been High Priest of the Chapter and Illustrious Master of the Council. In politics he is a Democrat. In 1876 he was nominated by the Democratic party at their County Convention, held in New Castle, for Clerk of the Court, but the Republican party being largely in the majority of course he was defeated.

From the History of Henry County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884.
New Castle and Henry Township.
Page 510 and 511.
Submitted by: Jeanie