John W. FACEMIRE, ex-treasurer of Ohio County, Rising Sun, is a native of Switzerland County, born in 1843. His parents were Abraham and Ludisa (KILGORE) FACEMIRE, the former a native of Ohio, the latter of Indiana. His father was of German descent and a farmer by occupation. He was accidentally killed in 1853 in a paper-mill in Jefferson County. His mother died when Mr. FACEMIRE was a child. He spent his earlier years on the farm, and at the age of eighteen enlisted in Company C, Eighty-third Indiana Volunteers, and entered the service in which he remained about thirteen months, participating in some of the heavier battles and several skirmishes. He was wounded at the battle of Vicksburg in the left elbow, which resulted in the amputation of the arm and three month's confinement in the hospital. Returning home, he taught school several terms, and, in 1869, married Miss Mary KELLY, who died in 1873, leaving two children: Nathan and Perry, the former deceased at three years of age. Mrs FACEMIRE was a native of Switzerland County, and the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (MILLER) KELLY, natives of Indiana and Kentucky, respectively. In 1874 Mr. FACEMIRE was elected recorder of Ohio County and served four years; was elected city treasurer of Rising Sun in 1880, serving two years; and elected treasurer of Ohio County in 1882, always discharging the duties of his trust with efficiency and integrity.l He is a member of the G.A.R. and I.O.O.F., and in politics a Democrat. Mr. FACEMIRE was married, in 1881, to Mattie CROUCH, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (O'NEAL) CROUCH and they have one child --Guy. Mrs. FACEMIRE was born in Switzerland County.
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DR. DAVID FISHER, was born in the State of Vermont about the year 1780. But little is known of his early education, or at what time he commenced the study of medicine, or whether he was a graduate of any medical college, but he acquired a good medical education and obtained a certificate of qualification from a medical board of examiners in Vermont and practiced his profession in that State until 1812. He then immigrated to Peru, N.Y., and practiced his profession at that place until 1818. He then removed to Coshocton, Ohio, and remained there a little over a year. He next immigrated to Wilmington, Ind., and a few years afterward to Aurora. He was one of the company that purchased the ground and assisted in laying out the plat of the town of Aurora. He purchased Lots 153 and 154, on the corner of Fourth and Water Streets; here he erected what was considered in those days a large building, and kept a hotel. This was carried on in connection with the practice of his profession, which often extended for ten or twenty miles into the country. He resided in Aurora until about 1826 or 1828, when he removed to a farm back of Rising Sun. On this farm he resided, occasionally changing his residence to Rising Sun, until 1845, when he was disabled by a stroke of apoplexy, which incapacitated him fro the active duties of his profession. In January, 1851, he received another stroke of apoplexy, and died quietly at his home in Rising Sun. As a physician he was faithful; neither bad roads nor stormy weather kept him from visiting his patients. He was remarkable for the correctness of his diagnosis and was opposed to active depletion in the treatment of disease. As a man he was always a diligent reader of standard medical books. He was a zealous member of a district medical society which had been organized in this portion of the State, and which continued in existence until about 1825.
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Nelson FISK, a leading farmer of Randolph Township, was born in New York State, in 1814. His parents were William and Christina (PFIEFFER) FISK, natives of Connecticut and New York, respectively, and were married in the latter State. His mother's people resided on the Delaware River, her father keeping a hotel, in which occupation he accumulated considerable wealth. In 1817 Mr. FISK migrated with his family from New York State, coming down the Ohio River to Cincinnati and soon after Ohio County, where he purchased a quarter section of land on which he remained till his death At the age of forty-five Mrs. FISK returned to her old home on the Delaware, to secure her portion of the estate, going all the way alone on horseback and carrying home with her $1,500 in gold. She lived to be ninety-six years sold and was noted even to her last days for her fastidious tastes. Of their twelve children but five are living: Samuel, Nathaniel, Hiram, Amy (wife of John McCLOSKY) and Nelson. The latter, who is the subject of this notice, was brought up on the farm, in which occupation he has ever since engaged. In 1839 he married Francina BAKER, daughter of Joshua BAKER, and in 1855 his wife passed away, leaving seven children -- five still living: Samuel, Brow, Mahlon D., Silas B., Lana (Wife of David L. WADE.) In 1862 Mr. FISK was married to Julia A., daughter of William HANNA. Her father was born in Delaware in 1804, moved to Pennsylvania when about eight years old with his father, Samuel HANNA, who, in 1813, migrated to Ohio County and died in 1859, having been a farmer all his life. William HANNA died in 1881. By his last marriage Mr. FISK has three children living, namely: Malvin W., Lizzie and Arthur. in his business pursuits Mr. FISK has been blessed with ample success. He owns an excellent farm and has provided each of his children at maturity with a desirable inheritance. He has always followed the occupation of a farmer. The family is associated with the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Samuel FISK, son of Nelson FISK, was born in Ohio County in 1840. He was reared on the farm, and in the pursuit of agriculture he has ever since engaged. At the age of twenty-six years he married Eliza LOSTUTER and they have two children: John N. and Fannie. After his marriage, Mr. Fisk began farming on his own responsibility, owning a fine farm in this township, which he sold in 1884. He also did considerable business dealing in stock. Mr. F. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and has always had the reputation of being one of the thriftiest young farmers of Randolph Township.
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Agnes G. (FLANNIGAN) FISHER, farmer, Union Township, was born in Cable County, W. Va., October 3, 1837. Her father, John FLANNIGAN, was born near Clarksburgh, Va., in 1812; mother, Agnes B. ROSS, near Glasgow, Scotland, August 15, 1813. Her parents were married in August 1836, and raised three children: Agnes G., Eliza and James V. R. They moved to Ohio County, Ind., in 1844, and her father died the same year. Agnes G. FLANNIGAN was married to John FISHER March 23, 1862; he was born in Randolph Township, Ohio Co., Ind., June 28, 1816. by their union were born five children: Aggie H., born December 28, 1862; John J. A., July 28, 1864; Minnie B., born November 17, 1866 (died October 16, 1867); Fannie E., March 2, 1869; Cora L., February 3, 1872. Her husband farmed all his life and was very successful. He was a stockholder in and president of the Hartford and Rising Sun Turnpike Company; was school director several times, and an active, consistent member of the Christian Church. He died April 3, 1881, and left quite a landed estate, which the widow has managed very successfully ever since. She possesses wonderful financiering ability, and is a close figurer in all her management. Their eldest daughter, Aggie, H. was married January 30, 1881, to Mr. Taylor W. BARRICKLOW. Unto them has been given one child, Aggie L., born January 11, 1882. Mrs. FISHER is a faithful and exemplary member of the Christian Church.
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Capt. John I. FRENCH, of Rising Sun, died in that village in 1874, at the ripe old age of four score and six years less four months. In 1817 he removed from New York State, and settled on the ridge near Lawrenceburgh, and in 1830 he moved to what is now Ohio County. He was a soldier of the war of 1812. In 1870 it was stated that he was the oldest Mason in the State, having been connected with the order sixty-one years. He was made a Mason in New York City.
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Reuel W. FUGITT, county recorder of Ohio County, Ind., was born in Jefferson County, Ind., May 25, 1842, grew to manhood on a farm, and in 1861 enlisted in Company F, Twenty-second Indiana Infantry. He served till June, 1865, when he was honorably discharged, having taken part in some of the strongest battles of the war. Among these were the battles of Pea Ridge, Corinth, Perryville, Stone River, Jackson and many minor engagements; was wounded at Perryville and also at Stone River, though not seriously. Returning home Mr. FUGITT engaged in saw-milling in Ripley County until 1868, when he removed to Ohio County and followed agricultural pursuits until elected to the recorder's office in 1882, which he still holds. Was married in 1872 to Miss Nora TRADER, of Ohio County, daughter of Isaac TRADER. By this union have been born four children: Mary E., Susan, Elmira and John. Mr. FUGITT is a member of the G.A.R., Benjamin North Post, also of the F. & A.M. and I.O.O.F.
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