GEORGE WORSLEY, M.D., a antive of Essex County, England, was born February 11, 1819, being the only surviving member of a family of three children born to George and Elizabeth (French) Worsley, both natives of England. The former came to the United States in 1820, and located at Albany, N.Y. He died while away from home, at Fredericksburg, Va., probably a year later. His widow afterward married Thomas Eldridge. She died in 1844. George Worsley, the subject of this sketch, was raised in and near Albany, N.Y. He received a fair education, by his own efforts, and prepared himself for teaching, which profession he followed in New York, Kentucky and Indiana, for seven or eight years. In the meantime, he had studied medicine, and he now practiced this profession in Kentucky until December, 1852, when he came to Spencer County, Ind. He first located at New Hope, but subsequently located at Grandview, where at one time he commanded the leading practice of the place, but in 1866 he engaged in the drug business. During the past few years, he has been gradually retiring from the practice of his profession. He graduated from the Rush Medical College of Chicago in 1865. He is one of the self-educated and self-made men of our county, and whatever of ability and means he has have been acquired by his own efforts and resources. November 6, 1855, he married Susanna Alice Wallace, a native of England. They have four children: William H., George A., Lizzie E. (the wife of James Triplett), and Carnie E. George A. is in partnership with his father in the drug business. Politically, Dr. Worsley is a Republican. He is a member of the A.F. & A.M., and one of Grandview's most enterprising citizens.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Hammond Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

JOHN H. ADAMS, one of the pioneers of Clay Township, is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio; born December 27, 1826. He is the youngest son of John H. and Matilda Adams, both natives of the "Old Dominion." His father was a trader, and followed flat-boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. In 1828 he resolved to give up the business , but while on his last voyage he was stricken down with the small-pox, and died on the boat. His widow, with her two children, came to Taylorsville, now Selvin, Warrick County, Ind., where she married again. In 1836 she died, leaving our subject homeless. He then lived with William Carter until he was sixteen years of age. He them worked out as a day laborer until his marriage to Mary Crawford, October 26, 1851, after which he located on a farm on Section 17, Clay Township. October 9, 1861 he enlisted in Company F, Fifty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until January 9, 1863, when he was honorably discharged on account of injuries. He took an active part in the famous battle of Shiloh. He returned home, and remained until September 29, 1864, when he re-enlisted in Company H, Thirty-eighth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served until July 2, 1865. He participated in the battles of Nashville and Bentonville, N.C., and numerous lesser engagements. He and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. They have had nine children, five of whom, William F., Israel A., John L., Epaminondas and Idella, are living.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

FRANCIS M. ALLEY, a native of this county, was born August 27, 1836, and is the oldest son of Samuel and Milie (Cooper) Alley, natives of North Carolina and Kentucky, respectively. His father, who was a farmer, located in Spencer County, where his death occurred August 31, 1851. His mother died in July of the following year. He remained at home working on the farm until his marriage, November 3, 1857. He chose as a partner Ruth Varner, by whom he is the father of eight children, five of whom are living. In November, 1864, he was drafted for service in the United States army, and was assigned to Company E, Thirty-eighth Indiana Infantry. He remained in active service until his discharge in June, 1865. He now owns 165 acres on Section 4, of Clay Township, where he has a good home. November 19, 1883, Mrs. Alley died, and on March 5, 1885, he was united in marriage with Mary L. Colby. Both he and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and are highly esteemed by the community in which they live.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

ALONZO L. AYER, a prominent farmer, came to Spencer County in 1858, and bought a farm in Hammond Township, where he lived upward of thirteen years. He then sold his farm and went to Wayne County, Ill., remaining one year, after which he removed to Kansas and entered a "soldier's claim." In a few months his house with all its contents was destroyed by fire, leaving the family nothing but the clothes on their backs. After another two years' residence in Illinois, attended with much sickness in his family, he returned to this county and bought forty-three acres where he now lives. In August, 1861, he enlisted in Company C, Forth-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and took part with his regiment in the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Nashville and Altanta. In the last-named campaign he was overheated by horced marching, and has never fully recovered from its effects. Mr. Ayer was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, May 6, 1834. His parents were Isaiah and Sarah (Martin) Ayer, natives of Maine and the "Old Dominion." His father was a ship carpenter by trade, and died about 1843. His mother died about three years later. Alonzo received only a limited education in youth. July 9, 1858, he married Missouri J. McLane. They have six children. Both he and wife are members of the United Brethren Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

WILLIAM BERGMAN, a farmer of Clay Township, is a son of William and Mary B. Bergman, both natives of Hanover, Germany. His father, who was a farmer, came to the United States about 1830, locating in Kentucky, where he has since lived. His mother died about 1878. William was born in Louisville, Ky., January 24, 1843, where he received a common school education. In 1871 he removed to Spencer County, where he purchased eighty acres of land in Section 10 of Clay Township. November 9, 1871, his marriage with Mary Reckweg was solemnized. One child, Frederick, was born to this union. Mrs. Mergman died in May, 1875, and he was united in marriage with Mary Schriefer February 22, 1877. To them three children have been born. Politically Mr. Bergman is a Democrat. He is a member of the Lutheran Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

HARMAN H. BAHN, a native of Hanover, Germany, at the age of thirteen, came with his parents to the United States and located in Cincinnati, where he was employed in wagon-making and as a salesman in a lumber yard until 1852. He then came to Spencer County, where he bought the farm of 160 acres in Section 15, Clay Township, where he still resides. He has since bought and owns eighty acres in Section 16. He is the eldest son of Richard H. and Margaret Bahn, both natives of Germany. His father worked at shoe-making in the winter and the stone-mason's trade in summer. July 28, 1851, Mr. Bahn was joined in marriage with Mary Barters, and to them ten children have been born, John, William, Mary, Anna (now Mrs. John H. Bowman), Henry and George are the only ones now living. Mr. Bahn and wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and he is also an Odd Fellow. In politics he is very conservative, always voting for principle and not for party, though in national issues he usually goes with the Democratic party.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

JOHN F. BRINKMAN, an old and well respected citizen of Spencer County, is a native of Hanover, Germany, born November 18, 1819. He is the oldest son of John C. and Catharine (Verner) Brinkman, both of whom passed thier lives in their native country, Germany. Our subject was reared at home, receiving n ordinary education. He remained in his native country working as a day laborer, receiving about $15 a year, until 1843, when he came to America. He located at Cincinnati, where he worked as a day laborer for upward of ten years. Becoming weary of city life, he determined to seek the country, and accordingly in 1853 came to this county, where he bought eighty acres of land where he still resides. He has added 150 acres to this first purchase, and now has a fine home for himself and family. In September, 1847 he married Margaret Olman, who died July 4, 1848, leaving one child, Henry. On November 28 of the same year, he married Mary Tonnemcaher. They have had eleven children, eight of whom are now living. They are John H., Margaret (now Mrs. Paul Kanzler), William A., Harman H., Addie, John R., Minnie A., and Annie R.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

JAMES B. BRYANT, M.D., one of the prominent physicians of the county, was born August 21, 189. He is the second son of James H. and Rachel (Hesson) Bryant, natives respectively of Kentucky and Indiana. His father who is also a physician, came to Spencer County in 1833. It was only by the strictest economy and perseverance, that he succeeded in procuring an education. In 1847 he was appointed Recorder of Spencer County by Gov. Whitcomb, vice W.V. Pierce resigned. He served only a few months when he also resigned the office, and enlisted in Company E, Fourth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, as a private, and served throughout the Mexican war. After the war, he returned home and resumed farming. In 1848 he was married , and in 1851 began the study of medicine with Dr. J.A. Stuart, and was a close student for two years. His means not being sufficient to support him, he followed other pursuits until he was able to enter the Iowa Medical College at Keokuk. In 1851 he located at Huntingburgh, and remained until 1859, when he removed to Gentry ville. In 1861 he raised a company of volunteers for the Forty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He led his company in several engagements, the principal ones being Perryville and Stone River. In March, 1863, on account of ill health he resigned his commission, and resumed the practice of his profession. In 1866 he was the Democratic candidate for State Senator, and in 1878 was elected to represent Warrick County in the Indiana Legislature. James B. Bryant received a good general education, having attended the Rockport High School for two years. He entered the teacher’s profession and taught two terms of school. He studied medicine with his father three years, after which he attended the Medical College at Evansville. He then practiced with his father for one year, and at Twin Falls, Kan., for about the same length of time. He and located at Santa Fe, where he now has a good practice.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

BENJAMIN F. BURKHART, one of the leading farmers of Clay Township, was born in Nelson County, Ky., May 20, 1833, being the oldest son of J. and Mary (Wilkinson) Burkhart, both natives of Kentucky. His father, a wagon-maker and farmer, came to Spencer county about 1840, and located in Clay Township, where he remained until his death, which occurred May 29, 1870. His mother died in August, six years later. He received but a limited education in youth, and worked at home on the farm until attaining his majority. In 1852 he bought eighty acres of land on Section 30, where he now lives. He has added to his first purchase 165 acres, and now has a good farm. January 8, 1853, he was united in marriage with Laura Powell, by whom he is the father of ten children, all but one of whom are living. They are Lavina (now Mrs. H.L. Anderson), Joshua, Sophia A. (wife of S. Woodruff), Josephine, Benjamin F., Olie, Bell, Georgie and Charles. Mr. Burkhart is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and both he and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

REV. ABNER CONNER, a prominent minister and farmer, was born May 16, 1826, in Spencer County, Ind. he is the second son of John R. and Rebecca Conner, natives of the “Old Dominion” and the “Buckeye State” respectively. His father was a farmer, and served one term as County Commissioner. He died September 3, 1869, and his wife April 12, 1872. Abner obtained his education under the difficulties pertaining to those early times. He lived at home working on the farm until he was married to Elizabeth A. Harris. He then located on Section 12, Clay Township, and bought a farm of 133 acres. In connection with his farm he has been engaged as a Christian minister, doing both local and circuit work. His route extended through Spencer, Perry, Dubois, Crawford, Harrison, Warrick and Vanderburgh Counties, and sometimes into Kentucky. During his ministry he has ridden over 20,000 miles, received over 5,000 souls into the church, united over 200 couples in the bonds of matrimony, and preached over 300 funeral services. Taken altogether his career has been a remarkable one. About one year ago he was compelled to cease traveling on account of ill health. He still preaches at his home church. His wife is a member of the same church. They have had twelve children, eight of whom are living.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

ANTHONY S. EGNEW, a well known farmer of this township, is a native of Harrison County, Ky., born July 14, 1832. when young he came with his parents to Spencer County, where he received a limited education. He remained at home until after attaining his majority. In September, 1855, he married Emeline Pierson, and located on eighty acres of land on Section 28, which he received from his father. He has since added to it, and now has a good home. October 9, 1861, he enlisted in Company F, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which he served about eighteen months, when he was discharged on account of disability. Politically, he is a Republican, and socially is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and of the Baptist Church, of which his wife is a member. They now have six children: James L., Alice W., Peter E., Oliver M., Anthony S. and Retanna. One child is deceased. Mr. Egnew is the oldest son born to James H. and Margaret (Pope) Egnew. His father lived on a farm in Kentucky previous to his removal to this county.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

WILLIAM R. EGNEW, an enterprising young farmer of Clay Township, was born in Spencer County, August 27, 1845. He is the fourth son of James H. and Mary (Richardson) Egnew, both natives of Kentucky. His father, when a young man, came to Spencer County, where he lived until his death, May 15, 1882. William received his early education in the district school, and began teaching at the age of nineteen. After teaching two terms, he entered the National Norman School at Lebanon, Ohio, where he completed the commercial course. He afterward taught four more terms of school. During the Rebellion he enlisted for the 100 days’ service in Company G, One Hundred and Thirty-six Indiana Volunteer Infantry, whose service consisted principally in guard duty. At the death of his father, he inherited the homestead farm of 120 acres on Section 33, where he still resides. In April, 1872, his marriage with Alice A. Ayer was celebrated. They have seven children: Lawrence, Joseph H., James S., Oliver P., Mary D., Anna and Willian B. Both Mr. Egnew and wife are members of the Baptist Church, and he is also a member of the I.O.O.F.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

ARTHUR EMMICK, merchant at Buffaloville, is a native of the Old Dominion, born March 3, 1833. He is the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel Emmick, who were also natives of Virginia. The father, who was a farmer, is now dead, but the mother is yet living in good health at the age of ninety years. Arthur Emmich received but a limited education, making his home with his parents until of age. He began life for himself by working in a salt-well I Lawrence County, Ohio; then engaged in coal burning, and then in liquor dealing. After this he was a short time in Fairfield County, Ohio, then went to Cincinnati and hired out on a boat, running between Cincinnati and New Orleans. In 1856 he began stock raising, and in 1859 settled in Spencer County, Ind. In 1861 he enlisted in Company F, First Indiana Cavalry, and serving through the battle of Frederickstown, was honorably discharged by reason of ill health December 3, 1861. He again resumed farming in this county, but later went to Kentucky, and for two years engaged in loghauling. Returning to Spencer County again he resumed farming once more, continuing the same until the past two years, in which time he has merchandised at Buffaloville. He is a Republican, and himself and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Emmick was married June 20, 1859, to Sarah Jane Lloyd, and ten children have been born to them, these six yet living: William H., John Mc., Mary A., Nora B., Cordelia and Pearl G.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

JAMES W. FORD, one of the leading farmers of this township, was born in Hardin County, Ky., April 7, 1845. He is the youngest son of David and Matilda (Jackson) Ford, natives of Kentucky, where they lived upon a farm until 1855, when they came to Spencer County. His father is still living, at a very advanced age. His mother died about 1865. On account of the meager facilities, our subject received but a very limited education. He worked at home until March 1866, when he was united in marriage with Jane Jackson, by whom he is the father of three children, of these Alonzo is the only one now living. After marriage he bought 40 acres of land, upon which he still resides, and to which he has added 160 acres. Mrs. Ford died in 1870, and in March, 1874, he married Ann Crawford. To this union have been born Luther, Natalia, Mary A., Fanny G., Amanda J. and James. Both he and wife are members of the Christian Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

WILLIAM J. GABBERT, one of th enterprising young farmers of Clay Township, is a native of Hancock County, Ky., born December 12, 1856. He is the oldest son of Eli and Damsel Gabbert, natives of Kentucky and Virginia respectively. His father, a farmer, removed with his parents to Hancock County from Daviess County, Ky., when he was about twelve years of age. He lived in the latter county until 1864, when he came with his family to Spencer County, Ind., where he still resides. He was married December 6, 1853, and has three children now living. William J. remained at home working on the farm until attaining his twenty-first year. Having received a good common-school education in the winter of 1878 he entered the teacher’s profession, but the work did not agree with his health, and he resumed farming. June 27, 1879, he married Mary e. Witherill, and to them two children, Laurie L. and Dora D. have been born. Both he and wife are members of the United Brethern Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

R.D. GRIGSBY, a prominent farmer of the county, was born April 21, 1818, and is the youngest son of Reuben and Nancy (Barker) Grigsby, both natives of Kentucky. His father who was a farmer, came to Spencer County about 1820. He remained here upward of thirty years, when he moved to Carroll County, Mo., where he died about 1858. Our subject received a common school education in youth and remained at home assisting his father on the farm until attaining his majority. February 11 1841 he married Matilda Starks, and after marriage bought 800 acres of land, but owing to his generosity he lost nearly his entire property by becoming surety ofr his friend’s debts. Not disheartened by these reverses, however, he began again, and now has a good farm upon which he resides. Politically he is a Republican, and is a man highly esteemed by all who know him. He is the father of eleven children seven of whom are living.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

LOUIS GUNTHER, an old resident of Spencer County, is a native of Hanover, Germany, from which country he came to the United States with his parents in 1839, and lcoated in Pittsburgh, Penn. He followed flat-boating on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers for about eleven years, when he came to Spencer County, and entered and bought eighty acres of land upon which he still lives. September 6, 1853, his marriage with Catharine Hilt was solemnized. The fruits of his union, were five children, three of whom are living. Mrs. Gunther died on January 3, 1869, and he was united in marriaage with Anna Brinkmann, January 11, 1872. They have two children, Frederick and Catharine. Both Mr. Gunther and wife are members of the Lutheran Church. He was born January 18, 1819, being the second son of Frederick and Ann Gunther, both natives of Germany, where they lived upon a farm until coming to the United States in 1839. They came to this county in 1850, and here they spent the remainde of their days.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

WARREN H. HARRIS, one of the leading farmers of Clay Township is a native of the county, born August 16, 1838. His parents were Masterson and Cynthia (Rusher) Harris, both natives of Kentucky. The former, although a farmer, was also for twenty years a Christian minister. He came to Indiana when young and remained until his death, which occurred December 24, 1860. His wife died in March , 1842. Warren H. remained at home on the farm, until his marriage, which event occurred Ocotber 10, 1858. He chose for his wife Hannah Smith. To this union there were born nine children, eight of the number, Clara, Felix A., Naomi, Omelville, Alonzo, Russel, Walter, and Armilda, are living. In 1863 he bought eighty acres of land on Section 13, Clay Township, where he still resides. On February 5, 1879, Mrs. Harris died, and on October 5, of the same year he married Martha Real, by whom he is the father of the following children: Emory, Emily, Anna and Charles. During the Rebellion he served for a short time in the Federal Army and is a member of the G.A.R. Both he and wife are members of the Christian Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

JOHN T. HARRISON, one of the early pioneers of Spencer County, is a native of Warrick County, Ind., born January 28, 1825. His parents, Fabriel and Elizabeth (Nix) Harrison, were natives of Breckenridge County, Ky., where the lived on a farm unti coming to Warrick County. Our subject received a limited education, on account of the very meager educational facilities of those days. On Easter Sunday, March 31, 1849, his marriage with Sarah Wiltrout was celebrated. He then lived for ten years on a farm in Huff Township, this county. July 4, 1861, he enlisted in the Federal Army, and was mustered into the service in the same month. After being in the field nine months he lost his eyesight, and was discharged. He soon recovered, however, and August 12, 1852, he re-enlisted in Company E, Ninety-first Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which regiment he served until mustered out, June 26, 1865. He participated in the battles of Knoxville, Resaca, Nashville, Kenesaw Mountain, Franklin, and others of less importance. In November, 1865, Mr. Harrison was a second time married, to Jane Murphy, who died October 15, 1869, leaving a daughter, Amanda M. He belongs to the Republican party, and has held several civil offices.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

HENRY HERMANN, a highly respected farmer of Clay Township, was born in Wittenburg, Germany, February 25, 1834. He is the oldest son of Jacob and Catharine (Kramer) Hermann, both natives of Germany. His father, who was a farmer, immigrated to the United States in 1852, and took up his home in Spencer County, where he died in August, 1881. His wife died in January of the same year. Henry worked at home, helping his father, until he and his father’s family came to America. He then worked in a wholesale dry goods house in Cincinnati for three years. In 1859, December 21, he married Christina Seiter, and located in Spencer County, where he bought forty acres of land. Six days after the fall of Fort Sumner he enlisted in Company A, Sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the famous battles of Pittsburg Landing and Stone River or Murfreesboro. In the latter battle he was quite badly wounded, and compelled to abandon active duty. He was discharged June 23, 1864, and returned home. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Church.

"History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties, Indiana - Clay Township" by Goodspeed Bros. & Co. - published in 1885

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