History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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JOSEPH M. ALLEN
(deceased), father of Heber Allen, editor of the Salem Press, was a native of Salem, and was born October 4,1831, being the oldest of a family of nine children born to Thomas W. and Annie (Brinkley) Allen,who were natives of Maryland and Kentucky. Our subject remained at home until he had attained the age of sixteen years. He then went to live with B. F. Huston, who was a carpenter and joiner, for the purpose of learning that trade. About the year 1849 he engaged in mercantile life, starting the first store handling groceries exclusively, in Salem, continuing in that business until the year 1856; he then entered into the firm of Campbell, Allen & Co., in the cotton and woolen mills here, and at the breaking out of the Rebellion they devoted their entire attention to the manufacture of woolen goods, which he continued up to the time of his death. December 22, 1852, his marriage with Sarah J. Huston took place, to which union four children were born, of which these three are now living: Thomas F., who married Lucy N. Daly, and who is at present living in Salem, this State; Charles A., whose wife was Lizzie Naugle, who is a resident of Salem; Heber H., editor of the Salem Press, whose wife is Julia McRee. The subject of this sketch, Joseph Allen, had attained a very good education for his day, in early life. He was a very energetic business man. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity at Salem, belonging, to both the Blue Lodge and Chapter. He also belonged to the Presbyterian Church, being chorister in that church. In polities he was a stanch Republican, and took quite an active part in the advocation of that partly's principles.

May 25, 1865, he died. Date of birth of children: T. Frank, June 13, 1854; Charles A., November 28, 1856; Heber H., July 8, 1861. Mrs. Allen, widow of subject, is also a member of the Presbyterian Church. At the date of his death be was part owner of the woolen mill now owned by Mr. Sinclair. He was highly respected by the community, being a man of high integrity.

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ROBERT W. ALLEN
Grocer, was born in Salem, Ind., December 29, 1845, and is the youngest in a familv of nine children born to Thomas W. and Annie (Brinkley) Allen, the former born in Maryland in 1804 and the latter in Kentucky. Both the Allens and Brinkleys were among the pioneers of this county. Thomas W. Allen came to Salem in 1822, and worked at cotton spinning for a time. He then took charge of the cotton spinning factories here, and continued in charge until 1856. He then engaged in farming until his death, in May, 1866. His widow died in 1877. Robert W. Allen remained with his parents until sixteen years old, and when but little past that age he enlisted, in 1862, in Company E, Fifty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry. In 1863 his father took him from the army against his will, but he could not resist aiding his country when it was in danger, and accordingly he re-enlisted, being assigned to Company A, One Hundred and Forty-sixth Regiment. He continued in the service until the close of the war. He then returned to his native county, and soon afterward established his present business. Mr. Allen is a Republican in politics, a member of the Masonic, K. of P. and G. A. R. fraternities, and the Presbyterian Church. In 1870 he married Miss Cementine Trotter, who died December 15, 1881, leaving three children.: Ralph W., Claude and Fred. For his present wife Mr. Allen married Sarah B., daughter of Robert R. and Elizabeth (Fulmer) Shanks, August 14, 1884.

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DAVID M. ALSPAUGH
Of the legal firm of Alspaugh & Lawler, was born September 11, 1842, in Crawford County, Ind., and is one of three living children in a family of eight born to Solomon and Emaline (Curry) Alspaugh. Both parents were natives of Orange County, Ind., and of German-Irish descent. David M. was raised a farmer's boy, and by hard study passed a creditable examination, and was licensed to teach when seventeen years old. After teaching one term he responded to his country's call, and August 5, 1861, enlisted as a private in Company E, First Indiana Cavalry, Twenty-eighth Regiment. For three years he was in active service and besides numerous skirmishes was in the battles of Fredricktown, Round Hill, Helena, Little Rock and Pine Bluff, at the latter place receiving a severe gun-shot wound in the left knee. September 12, 1864, he was discharged, and having helped recruit Company F, for the One Hundred and Forty- fourth, in January 1865, he was commissioned First Lieutenant by Gov. Morton, and as such served in the Shenandoah Valley until he was honorably discharged with his company at the close of the war. On returning be attended the seminary at Paoli eighteen months, then for one year read law with Simpson & Mavity. Graduating from the law department of the State University, he located at Salem early in 1868, where he is recognized as one of the county's best attorneys. He is a stalwart Republican, a Mason, and in 1884 was a delegate to the Chicago Convention that nominated Blaine and Logan. Miss Joanna Brown became his wife July 22, 1869. and those children were born to them: Homer C., Robert R., Ora, Emma (deceased), an infant that died unamed, Florence, David Paul and Thomas.

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DAVID ALVIS
(deceased), a pioneer of Washington County, was born in about the year 1788 in the Old Dominion, which was also the native State of his parents, Jesse and Mary (Mallory) Alvis. Jesse Alvis was an old Revolutionary war soldier, and in about 1806 moved to Shelbv County, Kentucky, where David Alvis, in 1812, married Ellen McKinley, and from whence he emigrated with his family, in February, 1816, to what is now Washington County , Ind., settling near Pekin on the South Fork of Blue River. In after years David returned to Kentucky and brought with him on his return his aged parents, who ever afterwards made Indiana their home. The Alvis family saw much of the hardships and inconveniences of pioneer life, and in some way have been identified with the prosperity of the county from its organization to the present. Mrs. Ellen Alvis died in 1863, followed by her husband. in 1868. both members of longstanding in the regular Baptist Church, and both passing away on the old farm they first entered from the Government in 1816. Perhaps the most widely known of their children is W. M. Alvis, who was born in Pierce Township, September 6,1823, and has always made Washington County his home. Much of his life has been passed in teaching school, and for eight years he has served as Treasurer of the county, being elected to that office four different times. Miss C. D. Lapping became his wife in 1850, and J. Albert and J. D. were their children, the latter being the only survivor. The mother dying in 1856, Mr. Alvis married Miss A. M. Motsinger in 1858, and two children, A. C. and Charlie M., have been born to them.

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DR. J. R. BARE
was born February 16, 1821, in Clark County, Ind., and is the fourth child born to Jacob and Mary (Ray) Bare, who were natives of Augusta County, Va., where they were also married, and from whence they moved to the birthplace of our subject in 1810. Jacob Bare was a Captain in the war of 1812, a farmer by occupation, and both he and wife died in the Hoosier State, members of the Presbyterian Church. In youth Dr. Bare secured a good common school education and also a knowledge of Latin by attending a private school. When twenty years old he began reading medicine at New Philadelphia. this countv, with Dr. Todd, and in 1844 began practicing. He graduated from the Louisville Medical University in about 1852, and for ten years after that successfully practiced at New Philadelphia. In 1862 he went out as Assistant Surgeon of the Sixty-sixth Indiana Regiment, and in 1863 was promoted Surgeon, a position he filled until 1865, when he resigned. Returning to New Philadelphia he resumed his profession, but in 1869 came to Salem, where he has since been actively engaged in prosecuting his profession. He was one of the organizers of the County Medical Society, belongs to the State Medical Society, the Presbyterian Church and the G. A. R. In 1844, Mary, daughter of James and Margaret (Mundon) Overman became his wife, and seven children have been born to them, only one, Mrs. Margaret McClelen, yet living. The mother was born in this county in 1819, and died in 1864. Anna M. Shields. who was born in 1846, a daughter of H. B. and J. K. Shields, became his wife in 1866, and two of their three children are yet living, and are named Nellie W. and Charles H.

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BEEZON BAYNES
A native of Yorkshire, England, was born April 21, 1818, a son of James and Elizabeth (Prestman) Baynes, who emigrated from England to the United States in 1822, and settled near Philadelphia. He resided with his parents until manhood, and in 1840 wedded Miss L. Humphreys, who was born in Delaware County, Penn., June 2, 1816, daughter of W. and L. (Hill) Humphreys, who were of Welsh descent, the former having served as Quartermaster in the war of 1812. In 1855, Beezon Baynes and family removed to Washington County, Ind., and settled on the farm where Mr. Baynes yet resides, and where by patience and industry he has secured a valuable farm containing 500 acres of well improved land. He is one of the progressive and enterprising men of the county; is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Society of Friends. They are parents of ten children, as follows: James, William H., Mary (Mrs. Elwood Trueblood), Elizabeth P. (Mrs. J. Trueblood), John, Martha B., Thomas P., Lewis J., L. H. and Isaac P.

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JONAS B. BERKEY
One of the old and successful merchants of Salem, is a native of Summerset County, Penn., his birth occurring January 20, 1808. He is one in a family of thirteen children born to Christian and Fanny (Brensier) Berkey, who were of German descent and natives of the Keystone State. from whence they emigrated to Clark County, Indiana Territory. in May, 1808. They removed to Washington County the fall of 18138, and entered land three miles south of Salem, where they resided until l820, when they moved to Jackson County, where Christian Berkey died in 1840, and his widow in 1841. Jonas B. Berkey was raised on a farm where he remained until twenty-two years old, securing but it limited education. In 1831 he embarked in merchandising at Vallonia, where he continued until 1845, when he came to Salem, and has since been identified as one of the leading merchants of the place, as well as one of its most honorable and respected citizens. April 19, 1828, Evaline Henderlider became his wife, and to their union ten children have been born, only the following being yet alive: Susan (Mrs. W. M. Clark), Fredrick N., Elizabeth (Mrs. Dr. George L. Lee), Delilah (Mrs. John Cochran) and Jonas W. In politics Mr. Berkey is a Democrat, and for many years be and wife have been prominent members of the Christian Church.

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WILLIAM BREWER
Is a son of John and Elizabeth Brewer, who were born in Pennsylvania in 1789, and North Carolina in about 1790, respectively. Benjamin Brewer, father of John, was an old Revolutionary war soldier, and in 1807 moved to Kentucky, and from there, in 1809 or 1810, to what is now Washington County, Ind., entering the land upon which Salem is now situated. John Brewer was a soldier of the war of 1812; a farmer by occupation, and a highly esteemed citizen of this countv, where he died May 29, 1863. William Brewer was born December 26, 1815, in Washington County, Ind., and, like his father and grandfather before him, has followed farming through life. He is among the best known men of the county--is a Republican; the owner of 358 acres of good land; and he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1839 his marriage with Fanny Mobley, daughter of Walter G. and Elizabeth (Burton) Mobley, was solemnized, and to their union this family has been born: Francis O., who served his country faithfully in the late war as a volunteer in the Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and died in the hospital December 13, 1862; Annie E., who died at the age of twenty-three, and William A., who died June 15, 1884. The latter married Miss Lydia E. Glover, of Orange County, and by her was the father of two children: Nannie M. and Jessie, who reside with Mr. Brewer.

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JAMES BREWER
A native of the county in which he yet resides, was born October 28, 1822, a son of John and Elizabeth Brewer. He was raised a farmer, and farming in his native county has been his occupation through life. March 5, 1846, he married Elizabeth C. Wright, who was born in Washington County, Ind., January 14, 1828, daughter of Eli and Elizabeth (Bower) Wright. To this union the following family of children have been born: John M., born March 1, 1847; William F., September 29, 1848; George W., June 15, 1851, died September 18, 1852; James E., September 18, 1853; Amanda E., April 12, 1856; Annie E., August 29, 1858; Martha F., September 9, 1860, died May 17, 1875, and Minnie M., December 25, 1860. Mr. Brewer began life for himself poor, and realizing that he was the architect of his own future has worked hard and economized, so that at one time he owned a tract of land containing 800 acres. At present he has an excellent farm of 240 acres. In politics he is a Republican, and he and wife are members of the Christian Church.

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CHARLES BROOKS
And his parents, John and Elizabeth (Humphreys) Brooks, were natives of Pennsylvania, his birth occurring December 2, 1806. Owing to the death of his father in 1808, his opportunities for educational advancement were very meager, and when old enough he assisted his mother until he attained his majority. His experience in that time told him that his chief hope for success in life was honesty and industry, and with this axiom to go by, he began as a hired hand at $84. per year, which he continued seven years. With the proceeds derived from his labors he purchased land in Berks County of his native State, where he resided until 1844, when he moved to Washington County, Ind., where he has since resided, and where he owns valuable property. October 10, 1835., Elizabeth Simpson, born June 3,.1807, became his wife, and by her he is the father of five children: John, James, Mrs. E. H. Trueblood, Mary T. and Isaac. The two first named served their country faithfully three years in the late war. The mother died August 22, 1879. Mr. Brooks is a member of the society of Friends, and has lived a strictly temperate life, having never taken a chew of tobacco or drank a glass of liquor, and never experienced a sick day until after his sixtieth year.

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WILLIAM BUNDY
son of A. and P. (Albertson) Bundy, and grandson of Abraham Bundy, who married a Miss Small, was born November 12, 1824, in Washington County, Ind., whither his parents moved the same year Indiana was admitted into the sisterhood of States, and where his parents and grandparents afterwards died. He was reared from birth to manhood in his native county, attended the pioneer schools of his day, assisted his father in grubbing, clearing, planting and sowing, and has never known any other home but here. He has followed the cooper's trade, operated a saw-mill, threshing-machine, and is now engaged in agricultural pursuits, owning 287 acres of nicely improved land. April 16, 1846, he married Sarah J. Cauble, who was born August 20, 1826, a daughter of Adam and Mary (Hubbard) Cauble, and fourteen children have been born to them, as follows: Francis E., born August 12, 1847; John Q., November .5, 1848; Eliza J., January 9, 1850; Thomas J.. January 15, 1852, died in infancy; Mary E., April 1, 1853; Walter M., December 6, 1854; Addison M., September 26, 1856; Phobe A., April 17, 1858; Abraham L., July 6,1860, died in 1881; William G., February 17, 1862; Fulton A., June 20, 1864; Andrew O., June 17, 1866; Nora E. and Everett W., twins. October 24, 1868.

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JOHN H. CALLAWAY
retired farmer, is a son of Micajah Calloway, whose name is familiar to school children as a celebrated Indian fighter and frontiersman, who was a close companion of Daniel Boone in Kentucky, and appropriate mention of whom is made elsewhere in this volume. John H. was born in Bourbon County, Ky., February 22,1806, his mother's maiden name being Frankie Hawkins. When about four years old he came with his father to what is now Washington County, Ind., which he has always considered his home. He was reared in the backwoods to hard work and industry, and such has been his life's occupation, gaining, thereby the old Callaway homestead and other lands, amounting in all to over 500 acres. For the past few years he has retired from active work, and resides with two nephews who manage his large farm. Mr. Callaway is one of the well known men of the county, is enterprising, thorough going, and a Democrat.

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NOBLE CALLAWAY
son of Micajah and Frankie (Hawkins) Callaway, appropriate remarks of whom are made elsewhere herein, was born in Bourbon County, Ky, March 15, 1809, and when one year old came with his parents to this county, which has since been his home. Like the majority of pioneer boys, he had to work hard, early and late, and received such advantages as only that primitive time afforded. Accepting farming as his vocation through life, lie has steadily followed it, and by his untiring exertions; has secured a good home and a farm of 263 acres. In this he has been loyally aided by his wife, who was formerly Miss Martha K., daughter of Benjamin. and Jemima (Starr) Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. Callaway are among Washington County's best people, and are the parents of this famify: James, Joseph, Jemima (deceased), Thornton, Frankie, Lewis, H G., Alice (deceased) and Patrick. Mrs. Callaway was born March 30, 1818.

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CAUBLE FAMILY
Among those old pioneers who braved the perils and privations of frontier life in Washington County, and who felled the forests and laid the foundation for the inestimable blessings which the present generation now enjoy, was Adam Cauble. This old pioneer came from the far East to Washington Township, Washington Co., Ind., when it was yet in its infancv. He was born in North Carolina, March 14, 1798; married Mary (sometimes called " Polly ") Hubbard, who was born in the Old Dominion December 1, 1803, and both he and his wife lived to advanced ages and were looked upon as among the best citizens Washington County ever know. Fifteen children were born to their union, and are as follows: George W., born June 28, 1823; James M., April 29, 1825; Sarah J., August 20, 1826; Alexander, December 5, 1827; Adam W., January 17, 1829; John, October 3, 1831; Charles, October 8, 1832; Eliza, November 17, 1833; Andrew J., January 7, 1835; Barbara, March 14, 1837; Peter, November 6, 1838; Herman M., August 26, 1839; William R., December 30, 1841, died October 4, 1842; Benjamin, May 28, 1843, and Mary C., January 11, 1848, and died in about 1878. Of the above Andrew J., Alexander, Peter and Herman M. took an active part in the suppression of the Rebellion, the former suffering five months in Libby Prison. George W. Cauble was married May 22, 1851, to Maria, daughter of George and Jaue Barnett, who was born in Washington County., Ind., February 6, 1832. One son, George W., born June 20,1857, is the result of their union. George W., Sr., is a Democrat, and he and wife belong to the Christian Church. Alexander Cauble was raised a farmer, was moderately educated, and for a number of years worked at carpentering. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Company E, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, served through numerous hard campaigns and hotly contested engagements, and was honorably discharged, June 18, 1865. Since the war he has farmed, and is now the owner of 118 acres of good land. In politics he is a Republican. January 5, 1854, he married Susanna T. Morris, who was born in this county, September 20, 1832, a daughter of Thomas Morris. These children have been born to them: Addison G., born October 2, 1854; Martha E., July 14, 1857; Margaret E., February 23, 1860; Mary E., May 7, 1862; Annie B., April 21, 1866; Alexander G., January 24, 1869, and Emery E., December 1, 1872.

Adam W. Cauble was raised on the old home farm, and farming has always been his occupation. With him industry has brought its legitimate fruit, success, and he owns 285 acres of land. In 1855 he married Sarah E. King, who was born in Washington County, Ind., March 6, 1837, and by her is the father of this family: Elwood G., born December 15, 1856; Walter J., October 15, 1858; Harvev W., January 27, 1862; Harriet A., May 4, 1864; Addis E., September 23, 1866; Benton M., July 3, 1869; Helen S., July 25, 1872; Claudius W., February 2,1875; Ellis D., August 8, 1877; Jesse and Jason twins, May 30, 1880. Charles Cauble is a member of the Christian Church, a farmer by occupation, and a self -made man. He began life's battle a poor boy, and by hard work has secured a valuable farm of 150 acres. Miss Nancy Gee, who was born in this county, October 10, 1837, a daughter of Isaiah and Mary A. (Collier) Gee, became his wife January 28, 1858, and nine children have been born to them, named: Sophia E., born June 18, 1859; Dora E., July 18, 1861; Malora J., December 3, 1862; Emma E., August 12, 1864; George F., July 17, 1866, died August 6. 1878; Maria A., July 10, 1868; Cora A., October 9, 1870, Mary I., 'October 23, 1872, and L. E., October 12, 1880. Besides being descended from one of the oldest families of the county, the present generation of Caubles have retained the reputation for honesty and intelligence justly earned by their forefathers.

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WILLIAM M. CLARKE
A native of Salem, was born January 6, 1825, being one of eight children born to Col. John E. and Catharine(Hardman) Clarke, the latter a native of Pennsvlvania, and of German descent, the former, a native of Richmond, Va., and of Welsh descent, his grandfather having been a native of Wales. Both came with their respective parents to Kentucky, when quite young. There they were married, and two children were born. In 1813 Mr. Clarke came to Salem and entered land, and the following spring brought his family and built a double log-house on the creek opposite to where the old jail stands. During that year he opened a brick-yard near where the depot now is, on the opposite side of the creek. He was a brickmason, and built the first brick chimney in the county. He built the old court house and the present one, and nearly all the older brick buildings of the town. He owned a farm near Salem on which he lived a short time. He was a member of the Reformer's, or, as now called, the Christian Church. He died, March 1, 1853, having been identified with the interests of Salem from its organization. His wife died of cholera, in 1849. William M. Clarke received his education under John I. Morrison. At the age of twenty he entered the store of J. B. Berkey, with whom he was associated for twenty-one years. In 1858 he was taken into partnership, the title of the firm being Berkey, Clarke & Co. In 1866 the partnership was dissolved, since which Mr. Clarke has occupied himself in managing his farm. He was married, October 29, 1850, to Susan, a daughter of J. B.Berkey. They have had six children: John B. and Jonas E. now engaged in the grocery business of Salem; Frederick M. and C. Sherman, clerks at the Alexander Hotel, Louisville, Ky.; Nellie E., now Mrs. Alonzo Ferguson, of Jeffersonville, Ind., and William F., who died in infancy. Mr. Clarke is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., is a Republican, and one of the prominent men of the town.

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A. B. COLLINS
Attorney, was, born in New Albany, Ind., September 10, 1835. His father, James Collins, was born in Virginia in the year 1802, and went to Kentucky when a small child residing in Madison County until twelve years old, when he settled at Louisville with his father's, family, where he was educated. When twenty-four years old he studied law under the supervision of Judge Scott, in Charleston, Ind., and in 1830 was admitted to the bar. He married Angelina M. Loraine the same year, (three of their seven children are yet living) and located for the practice of his profession at Paoli, which was his home several years. He finally moved to New Albany, where he ranked as one of the ablest attorneys for more than thirty years. In 1844 be was an elector on the Whig ticket and was twice elected to the Indiana House of Representatives. He was a man of stern integrity and uncompromising honesty, and died October 15, 1869, at Pekin. A. R Collins was reared and educated in private schools of his native town and for two years was a student at Asbury University. He read law with his father and after being admitted to the Floyd County bar practiced his profession from 1858 to 1865, but when moved to Pekin, this county, and followed merchandising and farming until 1871., when he moved to Salem, where he has since resided actively engaged in legal pursuit. In May, 1875, Miss Maria Lockwood became his wife, this lady being a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Collins is one of Salem's best attorneys and as a Democrat in politics has twice represented this county in the State Legislature,

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