"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

THEODORE KERN, M. D., one of the rising young physicians of the State, is a native of Indiana, and was born in Howard County in 1855. He is the only child of Lewis and Virginia C. (Pitzer) Kern. He received good educational advantages, and in 1873 commenced the study of medicine with his father. He graduated in 1876 at the Indiana Medical college, taking ad eundem degree in 1877. He then returned to his home and entered into practice with his father at Alto, Harrison Township, remaining there one year. He then went to Fairfield and commenced practice alone, remaining there fifteen months, when he came to Kokomo and in connection with his father was engaged two years in the drug trade. He then, in partnership with his father, engaged in the practice of medicine until December, 1882, when he resumed practice alone. Dr. Kern is a member of the Indiana State Medical Association, of the Howard County Association, and Kokomo Academy of Medicine. He was married, in 1876, to Miss Viga Sharp, of Sharpsville, Tipton County, by which union they have one child, Nettie. Dr. Kern is a hard student and well read in his profession. He has established a good practice and holds a high rank among the successful practitioners of Howard County.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

DR. S. T. KIRK, dentist, was born in 1838 in Union County, Ind., and is the son of Israel Kirk, a native of Pennsylvania, and Sarah (Test) Kirk, born in New Jersey. His parents were married in Ohio, and had three children, our subject being the second. His father was a miller, and died in 1842, and his mother was subsequently married to William Beard, who soon after died. His mother is still living in Kokomo. Dr. Kirk learned the carpenter's trade in Richmond, Ind., and worked at that four years. He taught writing school two years, and then began the study of his profession. At the death of his stepfather he had to go upon the farm in Hendricks County, where he remained until 1864. He studied dentistry while on the farm, and later, while on a trip to Minnesota, continued his studies. He then came to Thorntown, Ind., and studied under Dr. Mendenhall nearly a year, and in the spring of 1867 came to Kokomo, where he commenced his practice. Here he has since remained and has established a large and successful practice. He has all the appliances to do any kind of dental work, and is a genial and excellent artist in his profession. He is one of the trustees of the Indiana Dental College, and is a member of the Indiana State Dental Association. Dr. Kirk was married, in 1869, to Miss Loretta Macy, of Kokomo. She died in October, 1874, and in 1876 Dr. Kirk was married to Sarah F. Sullivan, who was then teaching school at Kokomo. This union has been blessed with two children - Wilfred D. and Maud A. Dr. Kirk is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and he and wife are both members of the Society of Friends.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

CAPT. THOMAS M. KIRKPATRICK, Collector of Internal Revenue for the Eleventh District, is one of the representative pioneers of Indiana. He is a native of Ohio, where he was born in Brown County May 2, 1820. His father, James Kirkpatrick, was a native of West Virginia. His grandfather, Andrew Kirkpatrick, was born in Scotland, and, emigrating to America, with two brothers, before the Revolution, participated in the struggle for independence, one of the brothers (David) being killed at the battle of Bunker Hill. Andrew married, in Maryland, Elizabeth Bowen, and removed to West Virginia, subsequently becoming a pioneer of Ohio. Here, in the war of 1812, James, with several brothers, enlisted, and served in the campaign on the Ohio border. James subsequently was married to Mary Kincaid, the daughter of another Ohio pioneer, and remained a resident of Brown County until his death in 1828. In 1834, the mother of Thomas, with six children, emigrated to Indiana, Montgomery County, where lived Absalom Kirkpatrick, a brother of James. Thomas received educational advantages, such as the pioneer times afforded, and assisted his uncle in farming. After spending several years in various occupations, chiefly farming, he was married, April 1, 1841, to Miss Margaret J. Baldwin, who was born January 27, 1824, her parents being William A. and Amy (Crooks) Baldwin. In August, 1843, our subject came to explore the "Reserve," and after a thorough examination he decided to fix his claim upon the land upon which he now lives. Here he built a log cabin, and on the 13th of November of the same year, he brought his young wife. Upon this land he has resided up to the present time, clearing up a large farm, which he has improved, until to-day it is one of the most valuable in Howard County. Capt. Kirkpatrick has assisted in the development and improvement of the county, as much as any man living within its borders. He took a leading interest in the organization of Pete's Run Gravel road, and has acted as Secretary of this association since its organization, and is at the present time its heaviest stockholder. He subscribed $500 for the first railroad enterprise, when heavily involved for his land, and was a contractor upon this road, clearing the timber for the track. Having been for the greater portion of his life engaged in agricultural pursuits, he has taken active interest in the County Agricultural Society, and advocates progressive ideas upon this most important of all industries. Until 1874 his farm was included in Clay Township, but upon petition, he was set off into Centre Township. While a resident of Clay Township, he served in various offices of trust, being Trustee several terms. Capt. Kirkpatrick has been a Republican in politics since the organization of that party, and has been honored by many offices by his fellow-citizens. In 1852, he was elected Sheriff of the county, and in 1865 and 1866 he served as County Commissioner, and for three terms has represented Howard County in the State Legislature, from 1870 to 1874, during which the re-districting of the State was defeated by the Republicans, and he also supported the resolution in regard to the amendment of the constitution, prohibiting future legislation concerning the bonds of the "Wabash & Erie Canal" this was passed by the House, and subsequently by the vote of the people was carried. In 1878, he was again elected, and served one term. In 1883, Capt. Kirkpatrick was appointed by President Arthur as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Eleventh District, and was promptly confirmed by the United States Senate. He entered upon the duties of this office the 31st of March, 1853. In all of the instances when his name has been mentioned for public offices, it has been done unsolicited by him, and his success is due to the fact that through the long years of his residence in the county, he has been true to the highest principles of honest integrity. Capt. Kirkpatrick resides upon his pleasant farm, with his faithful wife, who has ably assisted him in all the struggles and trials of his life. Nothing can be more appropriate to close this sketch than a brief outline of the gallant service of Capt. Kirkpatrick during the late war. Before the outbreak of the rebellion, Thomas J. Harrison, Barnabas Busby and himself had met at Kokomo and mutually pledged each other that, if the threatened cloud of war should break, they would each go together, regardless of pay or position. Upon learning of the fall of Fort Sumter, Capt. Kirkpatrick hastened to Kokomo, but found that Harrison had already surrounded himself with 150 men. Kirkpatrick and Busby would have been equally prompt, but being busy upon their farms, did not receive the intelligence as soon as Harrison. Capt. Kirkpatrick and Busby went with Harrison to Indianapolis; and there being too many men in the latter's company, it was divided, and Harrison and Kirkpatrick elected Captains. Associated with the latter was Busby as First Lieutenant, and N. P. Richmond as Second Lieutenant. Capt. Kirkpatrick received his commission to date from April 23, 1861, and May 12 his company (C) was assigned to the Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. In order to enter the three years' service, he was, by permission of Gov. Morton, transferred to the Thirteenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, fifty-five of his men following him; they were formed, with recruits, as Company E, June 18, being 101 strong, and were mustered in for three years' service. Space will not permit us to relate of the many battles and engagements of this regiment, but through this long period Capt. Kirkpatrick led his company gallantly, often having command. He participated in all of the engagements of his regiment, which has a record that the pages of history will forever perpetuate. At the close of his service, he returned to his home, receiving an honorable discharge. Soon after, in April, 1865, he was asked by Congressman Stillwell to organize the One Hundred and Fifty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry from this district (Eleventh), as Colonel; this he hastened to do, but upon arriving at Indianapolis the surrender of Lee prevented the fruition of this plan, and Capt. Kirkpatrick returned to his home, rejoicing, as did every true American, at the close of this gigantic struggle. Capt. Kirkpatrick had, early in the spring of 1865, been appointed Lieutenant Colonel of the One Hundred and Forty-seventh Indiana Volunteer Infantry, which he declined. To the important office which he has now been appointed, Capt Kirkpatrick takes the entire confidence of his fellow-citizens. All honor to the brave soldier and the man who has been true to all public and private trusts.

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"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

LEX J. KIRKPATRICK was born in Rush County, Ind., September 6, 1853, and when but four months old, his parents, Stephen and Rebecca (Jackson) Kirkpatrick, who are both natives of Rush County, Ind., removed to this county, locating near Greentown. Five years later, they removed into Taylor Township, where the son assisted his father upon the farm until fifteen years of age, when he entered Oskaloosa (Iowa) College for one year. The family then moved to Kokomo, and in January, 1871, L. J. entered Howard College, remaining until June, 1873, when he became a law student in the office of Hendry & Elliott. The following winter, he taught school six months, in Howard Township. He then studied law in the same office until October, 1874, when he entered the central Law School at Indianapolis, graduating from that institution in June, 1875. He and Mr. Thomas, of Rushville, represented the class at this commencement. He then returned home, was admitted to the bar, and soon after formed a partnership with James F. Elliott, of Kokomo, and has since been practicing law in Howard and adjoining counties. In the fall of 1881, he was appointed Master Commissioner, by Judge N. R. Overman, of the Thirty-sixth Judicial Circuit, which position he is filling now. He is Secretary of the Democratic Central Committee, and he is also a member of the I. O. O. F. September 22, 1881, he was married to Miss Emma M. Palmer, of Adrian, Mich., the daughter of Stephen and Lucretia (Saville) Palmer. Stephen Palmer was a native of New York State, and his wife of Indiana. Both were of Scotch descent. Mr. Kirkpatrick has been an active member of the bar each term of the Circuit Court since he commenced practice. He has been a member of the Christian Church since January, 1868, and was an active worker in the Young Men's Christian Association for a number of years.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

A. B. KIRKPATRICK, attorney, is the second in a family of five children born to William and Sarah (Walker) Kirkpatrick; the former a native of Union County, Ind., the latter of North Carolina, and of English and Scotch extraction. Mr. A. B. Kirkpatrick was born in Hendricks County, Ind., March 17, 1855, and was reared upon the farm. He graduated at Butler University in the summer of 1878, and in the spring of 1880 received his diploma in the Central Lam School of Indiana. He began the practice of his profession in Kokomo, Ind., where he is still located. He is also one of the editors of the Kokomo Gazette.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

JOHN M. LEACH is a son of Elijah C. and Annis (Bird ) Leach, and was born in Litchfield County, Conn., June 19, 1844. When quite young, he removed with his parents to Highland County, Ohio, where his father was employed by the Cincinnati & Marietta Railroad Company, for about two years. In 1854, the family came to Indiana, and settled in Kokomo, where John M. matured to manhood, and was educated. Upon the breaking-out of the war, he was appointed Veterinary Surgeon, by E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. He served in that capacity until the close of the rebellion, being discharged at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., in 1865. He returned to Kokomo and engaged in the livery and brick trades with H. J. Owings. They continued business about seven years and then dissolved partnership. Mr. Leach became associated with another partner, under the firm of Hinton & Leach, in the livery, brick and ice trades, continuing for two years, when the firm dissolved. Since that time, Mr. Leach has been carrying on the brick and ice business alone. He is doing a prosperous trade, and is one of the progressive business men of Kokomo. He has served upon the City Council for two years. Mr. Leach was married in Kokomo, Ind., December 9, 1867, to Miss Mary E. Pitner, of Pennsylvania. She died March 25, 1875, leaving two children - Nettie R. and Howard H. Mr. Leach is a member of the I. O. O. F., and politically he is a Democrat.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

TENCE LINDLEY, Ditch Commissioner, was born in Clinton County, Ohio, June 11, 1809. His parents, James and Susanah (Stout) Lindley, natives of North Carolina, were of German descent. A few years after their marriage they came to Ohio, and in 1811 located in Wayne County, Ind., finally locating on Green Fork Creek, where they entered land. This Mr. Lindley sold, and entered land on West River, where he was the only settler, having no neighbors for miles around. In the spring of 1847, he removed to this county and again began a pioneer life. He died in 1857, at the age of seventy-two years. His wife survived only a short time, dying within two or three years. Tence Lindley was reared on the frontier, receiving a limited education from the pioneer schools. He assisted his father on the farm until he was married in 1829, to Miss Martha Baltimore, of Wayne County, Ind., but a native of Ohio, when be moved into a log cabin on a farm of forty-six acres. He remained there twelve years, when he sold and located in Henry County, where he tilled the soil until 1845; in February, he moved with his family six miles east of Kokomo, purchased a claim of 145 acres for $120, and experienced most of the privations of a new country. He increased his farm to 200 acres, having 100 improved. Later, he sold and located six miles west of Kokomo, on what is known as the Twin Spring Farm, and four years later, renting his farm, he removed to Kokomo, where he has since lived. For years after this he was proprietor of a livery and sale stable. During the war, he did an extensive business, which he retired from this business and since has been dealing in real estate. In 1849, he was elected County Commissioner, serving six years. He was elected the third time, but resigned. He has been City Commissioner for years. In May, 1882, he was appointed Ditch Commissioner by the court, which position he is now holding. Mrs. Martha Lindley died in 1851, leaving four children - Ashbury, a farmer of St. Joseph County, Ind., Susanna, the wife of Snyder White, of Kokomo, Mary J. and Joseph, both deceased. Mr. Lindley was next married in 1852, to Mrs. Margaret Honey, of Kentucky. She died in two years, leaving one son, John F., who was killed near La Porte by the cars, while employed as brakeman. His third marriage was to Mrs. Electa Livingston, who died in 1874, after which he married his present wife, Mrs. Harriet Comstock, of Kokomo.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

JUDGE N. R. LINSDAY was born March 4, 1815, in Onondaga County, N. Y., and when but four years old, his parents moved to Lawrenceburg, Ind., and one year later his father settled on Government land in Madison County, where he lived until his death in 1823. His mother then settled in Dearborn County, where she reared her family of six children. Judge Linsday, when but twelve years old, went to Madison County and lived with his grandfather, Nathaniel Richmond, an old Revolutionary soldier and pensioner. Here Mr. Linsday worked on the farm in the summer and vent to school during the winter until he was eighteen years of age. In 1883, he learned the plasterer's trade, and worked at this and farming a number of years. March 10, 1536, he was married to Miss Rachel Shaul, daughter of Aaron and Anne Shaul, of Madison County, Ind. In 1839, Mr. Linsday was elected Justice of the Peace of Pall Creek Township, Madison County, which office he held until 1843, when he resigned, and accepted the nomination by the Whig party for Representative of Madison County, but was defeated by the Democratic candidate in a Democratic county. During these last years, he had studied law and taught a few terms of school. In 1842, he purchased his first law books, four volumes of Blackstone. In the fall of 1844, he came to this county on horseback, and while here attended the first court of Howard County, held six miles west of Kokomo, at the residence of Thomas H. Harrison. Long and Ervin were the Judges. He returned home, but soon came back in company with Dr. Richmond and Dr. James Barrett. They purchased a few lots in Kokomo and built three log cabins, finishing them on the last day of December. The following May, Mr. Linsday moved his family to Kokomo. He wrote the first deed ever given east of the boundary line. In 1845, he opened a law office, and in the May term of court, he acquitted himself well, winning for himself a wide reputation. He gained each suit in his first court, and soon became the leading lawyer of Howard County. After the county was surveyed, he pre-empted 130 acres of land, which now forms a part of the city of Kokomo. In 1851, he was elected by the Whig party as Representative of Howard and Tipton Counties, and served in the first session six months under the present constitution. In 1852, he was nominated for Senator from Howard, Cass and Pulaski Counties, but was defeated. In 1856, he was elected by the Republican party as Circuit Judge of Howard, Tipton and Hamilton Counties, and was re-elected in 1864, but soon after resigned. His wife, Rachel, died in 1856, having been the mother of eight children, four of whom are still living - Lovisa E., widow of Col. Thomas Harrison; Martha C., wife of Moses Childs, of Kokomo; Harry A., now a soldier in the regular army at Washington, having served three years in the late war; and Electa E., wife of Thomas A. Deland. In December, 1856, Mr. Linsday was married to Mrs. Julia A. Foudray, of Indianapolis, Ind. She died in 1869, and January 2, 1876, Mr. L. was married to his present wife, Mrs. Malvina F. Fowler, of Kokomo. Mr. L. practiced law until 1880, when he was elected to the State Legislature by the Republican party. He introduced fourteen bills before the House, eleven of which became laws. Mr. L. is now living west of the city, on forty acres of land, having retired from business.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

J. N. LOOP, son of Joseph M. and Margaret Loop, was born in Preble County, Ohio, September 25, 1845. He lived in his native county on a farm until he was eight years old, when he removed with his parents to Howard County, and located on a farm near Greentown, where his father still resides. He early learned the hardships of a life in the wilderness, but he availed himself of all the educational advantages of his time. He was a student in the common schools, in the Kokomo High School, and in the Northwestern College at Naperville, Ill. He was an earnest seeker for knowledge, and having acquired a good education, began life as a teacher in the common schools of Howard County in 1866. He has taught successfully seventeen terms of school, and ranks among the oldest and best teachers of the county. He early learned from his father the trade of making grain measures. This business he has followed during almost every summer season for twenty years He is now engaged extensively in this business at Kokomo, and is sole proprietor and manufacturer of the Hoosier Brand of Measures. During the years of 1873 and 1874, he traveled all over the West for the Western Publishing House of Chicago. Mr. Loop was married, May 30, 1878, to Miss Emma A. Johnson, daughter of Dr. H. Johnson, of Howard County. He has always been a strong Republican, and he and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

JACOB MAAS is a native of Bavaria, Germany. He emigrated to America in 1853, and soon after located at Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he sold goods. He then went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where for eleven years he was engaged in merchandising. In 1866, he located in Kokomo, where he has since resided. Mr. Maas first engaged in butchering, which business he continued nine years. He then carried on farming, together with the nursery business, in Centre Township, at which he was engaged nearly four years. He then returned to Kokomo and entered in the liquor business, wholesale and retail, which he is still running. Mr. Maas has in connection with his business a summer garden, in which he has a fine collection of rare birds and animals, embracing deer, alligators, and the largest bear in the State. Mr. Maas owns sixty acres of land in Union Township, and is one of the enterprising citizens of Kokomo. In 1866, he was united in marriage with Miss Jette Stern; they have one child, Rosa.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

LUTHER McREYNOLDS, Sheriff of Howard County, was born at New Castle, Ind., September 12, 1855, and is the son of Samuel and Maria (Deffenbaugh) McReynolds, natives of Ohio. His parents returned to Ohio when our subject was but a small boy, and in 1866 the family came to Howard County, locating in Kokomo. Here Mr. McReynolds entered the high school, where he studied until he was twenty years of age. He then entered the Sheriff's office as Deputy under John E. Terrill, and later served as Deputy for David O. Freeman. The third term he was Deputy under Alexander H. Duke, and in the spring of 1882 was nominated as a candidate for the office of Sheriff by the Republican party, and was elected after a hard struggle. Mr. McReynolds is undoubtedly the youngest Sheriff in the State. He is an active politician in the Republican party, and is an energetic young man, full of ambition, and ever ready to assist in all public enterprises. He is a worthy citizen in this community, and is a prominent member of the Good Intent Lodge, No. 29, Knights of Pythias.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

WILLIAM F. MANN, County Surveyor, is the younger of two children born to John Mann, a native of Monroe County, W. Va., and Barbara (Fattic) Mann, a native of Shenandoah County, Va. His parents came to this county in 1849, and located a half mile north of Jerome, where they now reside. William F. Mann was born in this county July 16, 1852, and spent his boyhood days working on the farm and attending the district schools. At the age of twenty, he entered the academy at Spiceland, where he attended school three years, graduating in the class of 1877. He taught five terms of six months school, teaching in the winter, and studying law in the summer under Judge O'Brien and Milton Garrigus. This he continued for about fifteen months, after which he attended the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, graduating in the class of 1882, after which he came home and was nominated for County Surveyor on the Republican ticket; he was elected in the following fall by a good majority. Mr. Mann is a proficient officer, a worthy citizen, and an active member of the Republican party.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

J. M. MATER is a son of John C. and Abalunie (Winkler) Mater, and was born in Germany August 2, 1883. He was educated in his native country. He learned the tailor's trade, which he followed until 1853. Hoping to better his fortune, he came to America and first located in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked at his trade one year. He then removed to Winchester, Ind., and followed his trade one year. He returned to Cincinnati and worked at his trade ten years. He then came to Kokomo, Ind., and became a partner with D. Friday, conducting merchant tailoring and gents' furnishing goods for four years. He sold his interest and was employed by Friday as cutter and salesman for thirteen years. In February, 1853, after thirty years experience, he opened his present establishment, where his tables are filled with the finest fabrics, consisting of all the latest styles in French, English and American goods. Mr. Mater is skilled in the art and his work is guaranteed. He was married in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1857, to Miss Eliza Herman, a native of Germany. They have had eight children - Christia H., George H., Eliza, Annie, Clara, Ida, Nora and Nellie. Mr. M. is a member of the I. O. O. F. Politically, he is independent in his views, voting for the man, not the party.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

J. B. MICHENER, proprietor of the Star Machine Works, was born July 20, 1838, in Columbiana County, Ohio, and was the seventh of eight children born to James and Eliza (Rakestraw) Michener, both natives of Pennsylvania. J. B. Michener went to the common schools and worked on the firm until he was fifteen years old, when he began to learn the machinist trade, working as an apprentice three years. In the Fall of 1859, he came to Howard County and started a saw mill. In 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Thirty-ninth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, as a private. His regiment wintered in Kentucky, and in the spring he was honorably discharged on account of disability, when he came home to recruit. In the spring of 1865, he assisted in recruiting Company G, One Hundred and Sixty-second Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and went out as Captain with Col. E. Ball in charge. He was one who received a meritorious letter from President Lincoln. He served until the close of the war, when he returned to Canton, Ohio, and the following fall came back to Kokomo, and engaged in the machine business, until 1870, when he went to Anderson, and was one of the parties that established the Michener Machine Works. In 1874, he returned to Kokomo and established his present business, in which he now employs twelve hands and does a business of $25,000 per annum. Mr. Michener was married, in 1859, to Bliss Mary Dunbar, of Stark County, Ohio. She was born January 12, 1842. This union has been blessed with nine children, three of whom are living - Mollie, Florence and Aceneth. Mr. and Mrs. Michener are members of the United Order of Honor, and Mr. Michener is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Knights of Honor. He had always been a Republican, until after Hayes' election when he joined the National party. In 1882, he was candidate on this ticket for County Clerk, and was defeated by 247 votes, against the usual majority of 1,000 or 1,300. Mr. Michener is one of the enterprising business men of Central Indiana, and is building up an extended trade.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

DANIEL W. MOORE was born March 7, 1836, in Bartholomew County, Ind. He is the son of S. H. Moore, a native of Kentucky, and Permilia H. (Gaines) Moore, a native of Virginia, both of English descent. D. W. Moore moved with his parents to this county, April, 1846, where his father entered land in Centre Township. Here the son worked until his father's death, in 1855, when he took charge of the farm until the fall of 1862. He had, during his youth, had access to the common schools held in the pioneer schoolhouse, and by close application to his books, he was able to teach school, beginning in the year 1857, and continued five winters, attending to the farm in the summer. He assisted in clearing 160 acres of land. The family suffered many of the privations of pioneer life. The family consisted of four children, three sons and one daughter, Daniel W. being the eldest. In August, 1862, George and Edwin A. enlisted in the Fifth Indiana Volunteer Cavalry, and shortly after D. W., with his mother and sister, moved to Kokomo, where Mr. Moore engaged in the furniture business with R. H. Porter, and later with 0. P. Downs and H. Bowman, continuing in this business for three gears, when he sold out and went into the boot and shoe business. In May, 1867, he purchased the marble works of John Welch, where he has been doing a business of $5,000 to $6,000 a year ever since, having steady employment for five men. He is the only marble man in the county, and his work is seen in all the border counties. He has served as Township Assessor two years, and Township Trustee two terms. He has been one of the leading men in public enterprises, and an active member of the Republican party. Mr. Moore was married, September 3, 1863, to Miss Mary E. Terrell, daughter of Richard Terrell, one of the pioneer farmers of this county, and now seventy-three years of age. The result of this union was five children - Eva B., Cora A., Maide M., Gracie E. and Rollie W. Mr. and Mrs. Moore are members of the Christian Church.

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City of Kokomo

HENRY L. MORELAND, County Auditor, was born in Franklin County, Penn., August 8, 1824. His parents, David and Isabella (Lang) Moreland, were both natives of Pennsylvania. Henry L. went to school, and helped his father on the farm, until he was twenty-three years old, when he moved west to Xenia, Ohio, where he learned the cooper's trade, and worked for eighteen months. He then located in Middletown, Henry County, Ind., and worked seven years at his trade. In 1851, he moved to Grant County, Ind., and two years later located in Howard Township, this county, where he followed farming until 1864, when he bought eighty acres of land in Ervin Township. This he improved and farmed until 1872, when he sold it, and purchased property in Kokomo. He bought A. J. Norton's cooper shop, employed a number of workmen, and began to work again at his trade. He has been interested in this business ever since. In the spring of 1866, he was appointed to fill a vacancy as County Commissioner. He was elected in the fall to fill the unexpired term. He was re-elected in 1877, and served four and a half years, during which time the present court house was built, and many other county improvements were made. He was elected in 1874, and re-elected in 1878, to the office of County Auditor, where he has given perfect satisfaction, and has proved an able and efficient officer. He is a liberal supporter of all public enterprises, an active member of the Republican party, and a member of the I. O. O. F. and Masonic fraternity. In May, 1849, Mr. Moreland was married to Miss Almira J. Burr, daughter of C. H. Burr, of Middletown, Ind. Mrs. Moreland died in 1870, leaving five children, two of whom are now living - Addie E. and Henry L. In September, 1870, Mr. Moreland married his second wife, Mrs. Mary M. Neil, of this county. Four children bless this union, two of whom are now living - Olive L. and Willie M.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

DR. J. R. MORGAN, dentist, was born in 1856, in Monroe County, Ind., and is the son of Lewis R. and Lu A. (Boyd) Morgan, both natives of Indiana. His father was a merchant and resident of Monroe County until his death, in 1857. His mother is living in Kokomo, and Dr. Morgan is the only child. He received a good academic education, and was engaged in mercantile pursuits until he was twenty years of age, when he commenced the study of dentistry at Bedford, Lawrence Co., Ind., with Driscoll & Glover. He continued two years as a student, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession in Bedford, Ind., Bellefontaine, Ohio, and in 1882 came to Kokomo. He purchased the dental office of Frank Andrews, where he has since been doing a large and increasing business. Dr. Morgan is well versed in his profession, and is an exemplary young man and a worthy member of the Christian Church.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

RICHARD NIXON was born in North Carolina September 1, 1820, and was the seventh of a family of eight children born to Jacob and Jemima (Walker) Nixon, both natives of South Carolina. They were reared in North Carolina, and there were married in 1804. They lived there until 1830, when they moved to Wayne County, Ind., and the following fall located in Henry County. Of the family of eight children, only two are living - Richard, and Jesse, a druggist of New Castle. Jacob Nixon spent the last ten years of his life with his son Richard. He died April 21, 1874, at the age of ninety-two. His wife died July 25, 1844, aged fifty-eight. They lived consistent Christian lives. Richard Nixon worked on his father's farm and attended the common schools until he was nineteen, when he taught a term of three months. He was married, September 23, 1841, to Miss Asenath H. Wickersham, of Henry County. She was born in Wayne County January 2, 1821. Two children blessed this union - Louisa, and Mary E., wife of John A. Ellis, of Kokomo. Mr. Nixon farmed in Henry County until September, 1845, when he located at New London, Howard County, where he erected a business room, 18x44, in which he placed a general stock of goods, worth $64.00. He continued increasing his stock and remained in business until 1861, increasing his business to over $10,000 per year. Afterward he lived in Richmond one year, and in 1865 located in Kokomo, engaging in the dry goods business in company with his brother, under the firm name of R. Nixon & Co., with a stock of $17,000. In 1869 Richard Nixon became successor to this firm, with a stock of $24,000, where he continued until 1871, when he sold out and then purchased a $12,800 farm, one mile east of Kokomo. He afterward engaged in the boot and shoe business for two years, with his son-in-law, and in 1873 retired from business, and took charge of his brother's estate, as administrator. He is now a stockholder in the Howard National Bank, and has 240 acres of good farm land, together with good city property. He is worth $30,000. He was County Commissioner of Howard County one term, and has been Trustee of the Kokomo City Schools eleven years. He is Vice President of the Howard National Bank and a Director of the same. He cast his first vote for Gen. Harrison, in 1840. He is a Republican, and he and his family are members of the Friends' Church, and his daughter Emily is a recorded minister in this church. Mrs. Nixon is the daughter of J. and Mary Wickersham, both natives of North Carolina. This family located in Wayne County, Ind., in 1816, and in 1823 moved to Henry County, where Mr. Wickersham died. His wife spent the latter part of her life in Howard County, and died in 1855. They reared a family of five children, four of whom are yet living.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

HON. JAMES O'BRIEN was born in Brown County, Ohio, in 1828, and assisted upon the farm until he became a man. He was the son of John and Eleanor (McClugen) O'Brien, natives of Virginia and Pennsylvania, and of Scotch descent. James had access to the schools in the country, and received a good common school education. At the age of eighteen, he began teaching, which profession he followed at intervals for six years. In 1849, while teaching, he began the study of law, and three years later he was admitted to the bar in Madison County. His parents moved to Hancock County, when he was but a child, and in 1839 they removed into Marion County, near Indianapolis. James began the practice of law in Madison County, in 1852, and in the same year removed to Hamilton County, where he remained for nineteen years, practicing all the time, except during the four years from 1855 to 1859, when he filled the office of Clerk of the Court, having been elected on the Republican ticket. In 1871, he located in Kokomo, having been appointed to fill the vacancy of Judge Davis, of Anderson, in February, 1871, and served as Circuit Judge for three years, after which he resumed the practice of law. He has been one of the leading attorneys of Howard County ever since. He pleaded for the defense on two of the prominent murder trials of this county. He was a member of the State Legislature in 1863, from Hamilton and Tipton Counties. In 1880, he was one of the State Electors, that cast a vote for James A. Garfield. He has been an active politician all his life, casting his first Presidential vote for John C. Fremont. He was married, May 8, 1854, to Miss Charlotte L. Lindsey of Noblesville, Ind. Six children have blessed this union - Lucy, the wife of Dr. Moulder; John L., book-keeper and painter, at Santa Fe, Kan.; Jessie, deceased; William Grant, civil engineer; Margaret E. and James A. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. O'Brien is a Royal Arch Mason.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

THEOPHILUS C. PHILIPS (deceased), one of Indiana's leading journalists, was born in Wayne County, Ohio, February 5, 1827, and was the fourth of eleven children born to farmer parents. He received a good common school education, which was supplemented by a college course at Delaware, Ohio, where he graduated when scarcely out of his teens. In 1848, he settled in Hamilton County, Ohio, where he engaged in the drug business. He was married in Hamilton July 31, 1849, to Miss Frances Julia Freeman, and in 1852, with his family, removed to Wayne County, where for one year he was engaged at farming. He then returned to Hamilton and traveled for a Cincinnati house for about one year. In 1854, Mr. Philips removed to Howard County, and established a grocery store in Kokomo, which he conducted until 1856, when he was elected Justice of the Peace. In 1857, he embarked upon his journalistic career, which he never relinquished until his dying hour, and in which he attained a fame which extended all over the adjacent States. January 14, 1857, the first number of the Howard County Tribune was issued, with Mr. Philips as sole editor. This paper soon became it power in directing the affairs of the town of Kokomo and Howard County, and subsequently was admitted to be one of the leading journals of the State. It was from time to time enlarged, and all the force and vigor of its editor were expended upon its columns in advocating all public enterprises calculated to promote the growth and develop the county and State in which he had made his home. The height to which Mr. Philips attained was in some degree remarkable, and was only obtained by unwearying attention and devotion to his chosen profession. He was a strong partisan, but retained and commanded the respect of his political adversaries. In 1861, Mr. Philips was appointed Postmaster of Kokomo, by President Lincoln, which office he held until 1866, when he resigned to accept the Special Mail Agency of the State of Indiana, which position was tendered him by Postmaster General Randall. This position he filled until 1868, when he resigned. During these years, he was still interested in the Tribune, and a constant writer for its columns. As a politician, he enjoyed a deservedly high reputation, and was one of the leaders of the Republican party in the county and State. At the time of his death he was one of the oldest editors in continuous service in the State, and his ability was everywhere recognized and respected. Mr. Philips, in personal address, was genial, courteous and unvaryingly considerate. He was a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities, but not an active worker during his later years. Among the many articles from his pen, those entitled "Town Talk," "By the Wayside" and "What shall we do with the Girls," gave him a wide reputation, and were extensively copied by the press of Indiana and other States. It is but justice, right and truth to say that every improvement, reform, educational interest, religious and charitable undertaking, found in him a constant and true champion, and that his abilities mere capable of assuming the chief editorial chair of any metropolitan daily newspaper in the country. May 25, 1873, Mr. Philips was stricken with paralysis, but his vigorous constitution baffled death, and he soon recuperated. He resumed his editorial work, which was faithfully continued until July 4, 1878, when he was again attacked and passed quietly and peacefully away. His wife died December 4, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Philips had four children - A. F., Mary, Charles H. (deceased) and William R.

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"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

A. F. PHILIPS, of the Kokomo Saturday Tribune, is a native of Ohio, where he was born in 1850. He received his early education in the common schools, and later entered his father's printing office in Kokomo, where he learned the practical duties of the "art preservative," soon becoming an assistant editor. In 1866, he was appointed in the railroad mail service as route agent from Indianapolis to Peru, which position he held for two years. In 1870, he was admitted and became assistant editor of the Tribune. In 1871, he received the appointment of Postmaster of the city of Kokomo, retaining this once for six years, when he resigned and accepted an appointment as special agent of the Post Office Department; this position he held until 1878, when he resigned, on account of the health of his father, and with his brother, C. H. Philips devoted his time to the exclusive management of the Tribune. His brother dying in 1881, Mr. Philips became sole editor and proprietor, and conducted the paper alone until December, 1582, when he admitted his brother, W. R. Philips, and the business has since been conducted under the firm name of A. F. & W. R. Philips. Mr. Philips is a fluent and ready writer, and under his management the Tribune has flourished and retained the prominence attained for it by his father. He is a 1eading member of the Republican party, and belongs to the Masonic and K. of P. fraternities. Mr. Philips was married in 1870 to Miss Irena Bailey, daughter of James L. Bailey, of Kokomo; they have four children living - Grace, Jessie, Julia and Maggie - and one deceased - Freddie.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

CHARLES HOWARD PHILIPS, whose brilliant life went out in its morning, was born in Kokomo June 6, 1856. He received a good education, and inheriting a taste for journalism from his father, he entered the printing office in his childhood. When but thirteen years of age, he began editing and publishing The Junior, which he continued until 1871, when he became a partner with his father, and junior editor of the Tribune, which position he retained until his death. During the Congress of 1874-75, he was appointed clerk of the Senate Committee on Pensions, and held this position during the term. He was a journalist of more than ordinary force, and in many respects a reflex of his father, his individuality being strongly marked, and in his love for his profession giving his whole soul to its requirements. His views were broad and he gave an impetus to State literature that will not soon be forgotten. The "Home Department" of the Tribune was established by him, and through his earnest efforts many of the leading writers of the day became contributors. He was a brilliant writer, and that he would have attained to the foremost rank in journalism and literature, the high position accorded him full well attests. His desire to retain the high character, established by his father, of the Tribune, led him to confine himself too, closely, and his constitution soon became weakened. In July, 1880, he was prostrated by fever, from the effects of which he never recovered. October 17, 1878, he was united in marriage with Miss Kate Kennedy, a lovely and accomplished young lady, daughter of Peter B. Kennedy, one of the pioneers of Howard County. This union was a most happy one, and there lives were passed in perfect trust. In the fall of 1880, our subject, with his wife, went to Florida, thinking the climate might prove beneficial. Here a child was born to them, but at the fearful sacrifice of the mother's life, who died March 9, 1881. With this terrible shadow upon his life, he returned to his home with his child, and on May 31, 1881, the child rejoined its mother. Under his bereavements he bore up bravely, but consumption had fastened upon his weakened system and November 5, 1881, a life went out that was beautiful with all the graces that adorn manhood.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

CAPT. W. W. PEARCE is a son of John P. and Maria (Noon) Pearce, the former of Cornwall, England, the latter of South Wales. They came to America, in 1819, and settled in Vermont; from thence they went to Ohio, and finally to Indiana in 1852. Capt. Pearce was born in Vermont September 26, 1819, where he was reared till twelve years old, when he removed with his parents to Cuyahoga County, Ohio. He completed his studies at Newburg, in 1838, after which he was a sailor on Lake Erie for one year. He was then employed as mate on the Ohio River for two years, running from Louisville, Ky., to New Orleans. He then purchased and ran a canal boat on the Wabash & Erie Canal for about fifteen years. He sold out and located at Peru, Ind., and engaged in the liquor trade for about ten years. In 1875, he came to Kokomo, and has since been carrying on the liquor business. He is also engaged in farming. His estate lies four miles south of Kokomo, and contains 101 acres of fine improved land. He was married at Attica, Ind., January 15, 1855, to Miss Eliza Holbrook, of New York. She died October 17, 1878. He married his present wife, Miss Maggie E. Petley, October 30, 1879. Capt. Pearce is a stanch Republican, and is a member of the F. & A. M.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

COL. ELIJAH W. PENNY, one of Indiana's gallant soldiers, was born April 21, 1840, in Carroll County, Ind., and was the fourth of seven children born to John T. Penny, a native of South Carolina, and Deborah (Westfall) Penny, born in Ohio. His father came to Ohio in 1816, when he was only eight years old, and in 1838 located in Indiana. He is a carpenter by trade, and now lives in Calhoun County, Iowa. Col. Penny came to Howard County in the fall of 1840. He lived on the farm until he was sixteen years of age, when he learned and worked at the carpenter's trade in this county. He traveled through the United States during 1859 and 1860, after which be returned to Howard, and enlisted in the Sixth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry as a private. He served three months in West Virginia, when he re-enlisted in Company D, Thirty-ninth Regiment, August 2, 1861, serving three years as Sergeant. He raised Company A, One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, in the fall of 1863; was chosen First Lieutenant October, 1863; Captain January 20, 1864 ; Major, June 28, 1864 ; and Lieutenant Colonel, September 14, 1864. He served in the Department of the Cumberland, Twenty-third Army Corps, Army of the Ohio. He was wounded six times during the war; four flesh wounds, and August 6, 1864, while on the right of Atlanta, Ga., in a charge, lost his right arm near the shoulder, and was wounded through the right side, the ball passing through the muscles of the back, fracturing one rib and the spine. Col. Penny was out of the field but sixty days with both wounds, when he returned to his regiment and served in front until the close of the war. He was present at the surrender of Joseph E. Johnston, at Greensboro, N. C., and commanded a post at Charlotte, N. C., after the surrender. He was in every battle and skirmish his regiment engaged in, and was discharged with his regiment, December 14, 1865. He was the only soldier from Indiana that kept the field with such severe wounds, for which the Genera1 Assembly voted him thanks. He was in the following battles: Philippi, Laurel Hill, Cheat River, Munfordsville, Potato Hill, Buzzard Roost, Tunnel Hill, Dalton, Resaca, Smoky Creek Gap, Altoona Mountain, Cassville, Ga., Big Shanty, Burnt Hickory, Marietta, Decatur, siege of Atlanta, Stone Mount, Waverly, Centerville, Pine Creek, Nashville, and Kingston, N. C. Mr. Penny was married January 25, 1866, to Sarah J. Williams, daughter of John W. and Elizabeth Williams. His wife was born in Fulton County, Ind., March 20, 1848. He engaged in the livery business at Kentland, Ind., and in February, 1866; sold out and moved to Galveston, Cass County, where he carried on the tobacco trade. In 1872, he moved on a farm in Howard County, and in 1876 he located in Kokomo, where he has since been engaged in selling marble. Mr. and Mrs. Penny have two children - Edwin A., born January 17, 1867, and Rosella O., born May 18, 1873.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

NATHAN PICKETT, President of the Howard National Bank, was born in Chatham County, N. C., October 26, 1818. When he was ten years of age, he removed with his parents to Parke County, Ind., where he was reared and educated. Later he was employed as clerk at Annapolis, Parke County, about five years, after which he turned his attention to farming. This he followed for about six years, when he opened a general merchandise store at Annapolis, and continued in business there for fifteen years. Mr. Pickett was a successful merchant, and did a thriving business. He again returned to farming, having purchased his father's place, and in 1875 was elected President of the First National Bank at Rockford, Ind., holding the position one year. In 1875, he located in Kokomo, and in July, 1878, the Howard National Bank was organized, with a capital stock of $100,000. Mr. Pickett was chosen as President of this bank, which position he has held since, proving himself an efficient officer. He was married in Parke County, Ind., November 18, 1841, to Miss Harriet E. Carter, of North Carolina. By this union they have eight children. Mr. Pickett is the wealthiest citizen of Kokomo. He has accumulated a fine estate, owning a fine farm near Annapolis, also a farm in Morgan County, this State, besides his property in Kokomo. He is an old and worthy citizen, is a liberal contributor to all public improvements and benevolent enterprises, and is one of the most prominent members of the Society of Friends.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

J. C. PICKETT, of the firm of Armstrong, Pickett 8; Co., was born in Parke County, Ind., January 24, 1852. His father, Nathan Pickett, a banker and a capitalist of Kokomo, and his mother, Harriet (Carter) Pickett, are both natives of North Carolina. Mr. J. C. Pjckett passed his early years in his native county, attending the schools of Parke County, subsequently completing his studies at Bloomingdale Academy, in 1870. After two years passed at agricultural pursuits, he, in 1872, came to Kokomo, and became a partner of the firm of Armstrong, Nixon & Co., now Armstrong, Pickett & Co., one of the leading hardware firms of Indiana. To this institution, Mr. Pickett has since devoted his energies and business qualifications. He possesses superior business attributes, and is a valued member of the firm. Mr. Pickett was united in marriage, October 18, 1878, to Miss Louisa Lindley, daughter of Charles and Rhoda (Dyke) Lindley. They have one child - Emma. Mr. Pickett is a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P., and in politics a Republican.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

M. M. PREBLE is a native of Kentucky, and was born February 7, 1605. He was the second of eight children born to Benjamin C. and Lucretia (Marshall) Preble, both natives of Maryland, and of English descent. His parents were married in Kentucky, in 1800, and in 1807 removed north into Piqua County, Ohio, and ten years later moved to Preble County, Ohio, where they spent the remainder of their days. Benjamin B. died October, 1837, and his wife in 1826. M. M. Preble spent his boyhood days working on his father's farm, and going to the common schools. May 8, 1823, he was married to bliss Hannah Marshall, of Preble County, Ohio. She was born December 23, 1807, in Kentucky. Five children have blessed this union - Debora, Philip M., Benjamin B., Jr., Elizabeth and Magaret A. Soon after Mr. Preble was married he began farming on rented land, but two years later he purchased fifty-three acres of timber land, on which he erected a log cabin. Through industry this farm was improved and enlarged to 119 acres, on which was erected a good brick house and barn. In 1853, he sold this land, and moved westward, again locating on mild land in Centre Township, Howard County, Ind. This farm is now part of the city of Kokomo. This was his second start in life as a pioneer, and he was successful. He soon had a farm of eighty acres here, and 120 elsewhere. He has since sold both farms, and is now enjoying a quiet life at his home on West Washington street in this city. Mrs. Hannah Preble died in 1858, at the age of fifty-one. Mr. Preble was again married in 1861, to Mrs. Rhoda E. (Collins) Gordon, who wits born August 19, 1818, in Preble County, Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Preble are both prominent members of the Christian Church. Mr. Preble was first a Whig, and afterward joined the Republican party. He is a liberal supporter of all public enterprises and improvements. His first purchase of land cost him $15, and twenty years after he sold it for $186 per acre.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo

JOHN L. PUCKETT, editor of the Christian Indicator, was born January 22, 1847, in Howard County, Ind. He was the third son of six children born to Henry L. and Elizabeth Puckett, both natives of Ohio, and of English descent. H. L. Puckett was married in Henry County, Ind., and in 1846 located near Russiaville, this county, where he worked at blacksmithing and farming. In 1864, he went West; spent two years in Iowa, then he located in Richland County, Wis., where he still lives and works at his trade. John L. Puckett assisted his father on the farm and in the blacksmith shop, going to school in the winter until he was thirteen years old, when he enlisted in Company E, Fortieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, at La Fayette, Ind., as a drummer boy, and later as a regular soldier. He participated in the battles of Shiloh and Perryville, and with the Army of the Cumberland ; he was in the battles of Stone River, Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, and at Kenesaw Mountain he was wounded by a gunshot. In 1865, he again joined his regiment at Huntsville, Ala., when they went into Texas, where they remained until December, and in January, 1866, he was honorably discharged at Indianapolis, Ind.; upon his return home, he went to Tampico, Ind., and worked at brick-making in the summer and studied medicine in the winter. He, in 1872, entered the Indiana Medical College, and the following spring began to practice in Cassville, this county, establishing a good practice. In 1875, he went back to his medical college and completed the course, graduating in the spring of 1876, when he again returned to his practice. Mr. Puckett has for the last ten years been pastor of the Christian Church at Cassville, with which denomination he has been connected for many years. Since December 1, 1881, he has been editing the Christian Indicator. This paper is published in the interest of the old Christian Church, and now has a circulation of 2,000 copies. Mr. Puckett was married in 1866 to Miss Mary J. Golding, of Howard County. She was born December 6,1849. Four children have been born to them - William O., Cora May, Charles C., and Omer, deceased. Mr. Puckett is a Master Mason, a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, and one of the leading men of the county.

"Counties of Howard and Tipton, IN" published in 1883 by F.A. Battey & Co., Chicago, IL
City of Kokomo