History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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FRANKLIN HYDE
Was born at Florence, Ala., March 17, 1847. His parents were Samuel M. and Elizabeth (O'Hara) Hyde, the latter a native of Alabama and of Irish descent. Samuel M. Hyde was born in Vermont, from which State when a young man he removed to Alabama, where he was married and has since resided. He worked for several years at the tailor's trade. Franklin Hyde when a youth received a good practical education. He worked on the farm until attaining his majority, when he began to learn the carpenter's trade, which he still follows. In April, 1875, he came to Washington County, Ind. September 28, 1879, he married Eliza J. Weston, a native of the county. They have two children--Otho and Gertie.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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THOMAS LOCKWOOD
Dealer in general merchandise, Kossuth, Ind., began business in May, 1869, by the purchase of the store and stock of goods of M. L. Ribelin. He carries one of the largest stocks of goods in the county outside of Salem. He also has three farms, one of 200 acres on Sections 31 and 32, one of 178 acres on the Muscatatuck River, and another of 187 acres in Jackson County. Mr. Lockwood was born in Washington County, Ind., December 2, 1833. He is the oldest of seven children in the family of Isaac and Nancy (Herron) Lockwood, the latter a native of Kentucky. Isaac Lockwood was born in Delaware, June 17, 1806. He was descended from a family originally from England, who came to America at a very early day. He served an apprenticeship to the tanner's and currier's trade at Hagerstown, Md. About 1831 he came with his brother Benjamin to Little Philadelphia, Washington Co., Ind., where they opened a tannery. They did quite an extensive business in tanning, merchandising and farming. In 1847 they removed to New Albany, where they conducted a tannery and leather store for some years. During all their business relations no contract existed between them, and yet they never had the slightest disagreement. Thomas Lockwood received his education in the New Albany schools. He learned the tanner's trade with his father. In 1856 he came to Washington County, Ind., and opened an extensive steam tannery at Cavanaugh's Ferry, which he operated for ten years. In 1866 he spent a year in travel in the South and 1st. He then returned and purchased a tannery at Medora, Jackson Co., Ind. After a year he sold this and entered into partnership with Meyer & Brown, of St. Louis, in a tannery at the same place. In a few months afterward he came to Kossuth. Mr. Lockwood was married May 1, 1859, to Sarah Bennett. They have three children: Frank, Araminta and Jessie. Mr. Lockwood is a member of the I. O. O. F., is a Republican, and one of the best business men in the county.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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SPENCER B. PEUGH
One of the most prominent men of the county, was born in Loudon County, Va., January 28, 1814. He was one of four children in the family of David and Lydia (Botts) Peugh, both natives of Virginia and of Irish descent. When our subject was quite small he removed with his parents to Kentucky, where they both died. Left an orphan, at the age of twelve years he came with his uncle, Samuel Peugh, to Washington County, Ind. He continued to live with his uncle's family until he was sixteen, at which age he was apprenticed to John Aiken of Salem, to learn the blacksmith's trade. After serving three years he went to Cincinnati, where he worked at his trade for two years. He then spent a year in Kentucky. In 1836 he returned to Washington County and opened a shop at Kossuth, where he remained until 1842. He at that date opened a shop where he still resides, and continued his trade until 1860. In 1842 he bought the farm of 300 acres where his residence is located. He now owns about 1,000 acres in Monroe Township. Mr. Peugh was married October 18, 1838, to Jane, a daughter of Col. Ezekiel D. Logan. They have had thirteen children, nine of whom are living. Mr. Peugh was Commissioner of Washington County for six years. Politically he is a Democrat.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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E. H. PEUGH
A son of Spencer B. Peugh, was born September 19, 1839. He received a common school education in youth. He learned the blacksmith's trade and worked in the shop and on the farm until twenty-four years of age. In 1863 he, in connection with his brother David, came to Delaney's Creek, where they managed a farm until 1871, when they built the store, etc., mentioned in another chapter. He was married in December, 1863, to Eliza Goodpasture, a native of Washington County and a daughter of Carlisle and Emily Goodpasture. They have had one child--a daughter--who died in infancy. Mr. Peugh was Assessor of Monroe Township for two terms. He is a member of the F. & A. M., and is a Democrat in politics.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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CHARLES RATHBURN, M.D.
A well-known physician, came to Washington County, Ind., in 1863, and purchased the farm of 253 acres upon which he now resides. He is a native of Trumbull County, Ohio, born October 4, 1809, and was the eldest of seven children born to John and Lydia (Brown) Rathbun. The latter was a native of New Jersey, and the former of Rhode Island, from which States, when quite young, they came with their respective parents to Pennsylvania. In that State they were married and soon after removed to Trumbull County, Ohio, where they remained until our subject was a few weeks old. They then lived successively in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Clark, Madison and Champaign Counties, Ohio. John Rathbun was a medical practitioner and also carried on a farm. He served for a time in the war of 1812. He died January 30, 1850. His wife died October 21, 1839. Charles Rathbun received his education in the schools of his native State and began reading medicine at the age of seventeen. During that year he began to practice, acting as assistant to his father. He continued to read and practice with his father until November 25, 1830, when he married Elizabeth Russell. From this time until 1846 he practiced his profession in Madison and Union Counties, Ohio. He then removed to Marysville, where he confined himself closely to his practice for nineteen years. Although considerably advanced in years, he has as large a practice as a young man could attend. He has had a family of ten children, seven of whom, John N., Sarah A. (now Mrs. Faulkner), Lydia (now Mrs. Scott), Harriet A. (now Mrs. Wood), Emily J. (now Mrs. Bellus), Milton C. and Charles, are living. Mrs. Rathbun died September 17, 1861, and he was again married June 12, 1862, to Margaret Nicholson, a native of Washington County. Mr. Rathbun is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, the A. F. & A. M. and I. O. O. F. Politically he is a Republican, though he holds to the prohibition principles. During the war he was active in contributing supplies, etc. His son, John N., enlisted as a private in the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and rose to rank of Captain.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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JOHN F. BURCHAM
A native of Jackson County, Ind., was born December 18, 1832, and was the oldest of nine children born to James and Rachel (Evans) Burcham, both natives of Kentucky, from which State the former, when a boy, came with his parents to Indiana, and settled in Jackson County, being among the first settlers of the county. His father was compelled to build a stockade around his house as a protection against the Indians. He was married in 1830. He became one of the largest land-owners in Jackson County, where he lived until 1849. He then removed his family to Washington County, where he lived until his death, August 31, 1879. In addition to his property in Jackson County he had between 800 and 900 acres in Washington County. His wife is still living, at the advanced age of seventy-nine years. John F. Burcham remained at home until his marriage, April 10, 1866, to Zella Lusk, a daughter of Robert and Mary (Reid) Lusk. He then bought the farm of 160 acres upon which he still resides. He is now one of the largest farmers in the county, having over 1,300 acres in this and Jackson Counties. He has four children: James L., Robert M., Paul F. and Louisa Pauline Belle. During the war Mr. Burcham was a strong Union man. He was captured by Morgan when on his raid, and imprisoned for one day in the court house at Salem. He lost a valuable horse and a gun on the occasion.

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JAMES F. BURCHAM
A brother of the preceding, like him is one of the most prominent farmers of the county. He was born November 1, 1846. He received his education in the common schools, with two years in the High School at Salem. He remained at home until after attaining his majority. He then bought the farm now owned by Robert Lusk, which he kept for about twelve years. In 1871 he removed to the farm where he has since resided. He owns about 700 acres in this and Jackson Counties. He was married December 27, 1869, to Belle M. Lusk, a native of Washington County, and a daughter of Robert and Mary (Reid) Lusk. Six children--Mary R., Isaiah F., James T., John S., Isabella P. and William F.--have been born to them, all of whom are living. Both he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. Politically Mr. Burcham is a Republican.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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WILLIAM M. BRANNAMAN
The paternal grandparents of the above, Jacob and Nancy (Fawbush) Brannaman, were among the first settlers of Washington County. Their son Wallace married Mary Bush, and to them were born two sons, one of whom is our subject. He received his education in the common schools, and after attaining his majority worked on the home farm during the summer season and taught school in winter for several years. About 1869 he bought his first land. He has been a very successful farmer, and now has 400 acres of land, upon which he has erected a good house. Mr. Brannaman has been twice married; first, in 1863, to Lucinda F. Shryer. Mrs. Brannaman died June 2, 1867, leaving one son--Willard. Mr. Brannaman was again married January 28, 1869, to Mary C. Malicoat, a native of Washington County. Seven children have been born to them. They are: Leuella E., Laura M., Melora A., Walter H., Calvin T., Hattie I. and Lelia P. Mr. Brannaman was Trustee of Jefferson Township for four years.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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WILLIAM A. FLINN
One of the public-spirited men of the county, was born November 13, 1833, in Lawrence County, Ind. He was one of six children born to Matthew and Martha (Holaday) Flinn, the former a native of North Carolina, and the latter of Kentucky, from which States they came with their respective parents to Indiana and settled in Lawrence County. Here they were married and lived until 1838, when they came to Washington County. Here they lived until their deaths, May 4, 1882, and February 28, 1881, respectively. William A. Flinn remained at home until July 21, 1861, when he enlisted in Company E, Twenty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which regiment he served eighteen months. He participated in the battle of Shiloh. After his return from the war, he rented and worked land until 1871, since which time he has resided where he now is. August 8, 1871, he married Nancy Bowers, a daughter of Daniel and Catharine (Barnett) Bowers. They have five children: Helen, Oliver, Daniel W., Anna and Catharine. Politically Mr. Flinn is a Democrat.

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GEORGE GIBBS
A native of Leicestershire, England, was born January 9, 1826. He was one of two sons born to Alfred P. and Mary (Gibson) Gibbs, both natives of England, from which country, in 1826, they came to New York City, where Mr. Gibbs opened a shoe store. They livid in various Eastern cities, but always looked upon New York as their home. George Gibbs remained at home until eighteen years of age, when having previously learned the shoemaker's trade of his father, he went to Cincinnati. There he worked at his trade until June, 1846, when he enlisted in the First Rifles, First Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He served with his regiment under Zachary Taylor, participating in the battles of Monterey and Buena Vista. He was mustered out in August, 1846, and returned to Cincinnati, where he remained until June, 1855. In that year he came to Washington County, Ind., and bought the farm upon which he has since resided. In June, 1861, he enlisted in Company G, Indiana Volunteer Infantry, with which regiment he served until October 5, 1862, when in the battle of Matamoras, Miss., his right leg was shot off by a cannon ball. He lay in hospital at Jackson, Tenn., until April 7, 1863, when he was discharged. He participated in the battle of Shiloh. Since his return from the war he has been engaged in managing his farm. Mr. Gibbs was married, in February, 1848, to Mary M. Chambers, a native of Ireland. Mrs. Gibbs died December 16, 1882, leaving eight children: Alfred P., William G., John F., Maggie B. (now Mrs. Reid), Lucy, Oliver G., James E. and Charles C. Mr. Gibbs was again married, June 14, 1884, to Mary L. Logan, of Franklin County. Mr. Gibbs' only brother was killed on Pope's retreat, in the Shenandoah. He belonged to the famous Ellsworth Zouaves.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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ALEXANDER R. LOUDON
A native of Washington County, New York, was born August 18, 1828, the fourth of eight children. His parents were John and Lavina (Lee) Loudon, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of New York. John Loudon, when a child, came with his parents to America and settled in New York, where he grew to manhood, was married, and lived until 1833, when he came with his family to Washington County, Ind. He bought a farm and lived upon it until his death in 1853. His wife survived him until 1869. Alexander R. Loudon, upon leaving home, purchased thirty acres of land, upon which he is still living. He now has about 200 acres. He was married, February 15, 1882, to Elizabeth D. Coffin, a native of Washington County, Ind. They have four children living: David B., Della R., Elmer E. and Eliza; Estella and Albert M. died at the ages of nine and six years respectively. Annie died from the effects of injuries received by a boiler explosion in a mill at Rush Creek. Both Mr. Loudon and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church, and are very highly respected by all who know them.

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WILLIAM R. LUSK
He was born in Jefferson Township, Washington Co., Ind., October 11, 1833. He was one of a family of nine children born to Robert and Mary (Reid) Lusk. The former, when quite young, came to Pennsylvania with his parents from Ireland, his native land. He came of a good family, of Scotch extraction. He attended school in Philadelphia, graduating in both medicine and divinity. While a resident of Pennsylvania he married Margaret Thompson, who died leaving two children, with whom he came in 1823 to Indiana, and settled in Washington County. September 8, 1824, he was married to the mother of our subject, a woman of extraordinary force of character, culture and intellect. She is a native of South Carolina, and of Irish descent. Her people belonged to the old Scotch Covenanter Church, and came North to avoid the persecutions arising from their intolerance of slavery. She is still living, beloved by all who know her. Robert Lusk, in addition to farming quite extensively, was also minister to a congregation of Covenanters. His death occurred in December, 1845. William R. Lusk received a practical education. He remained at home until his marriage, April 1, 1858, to Elizabeth A. Burcham, a daughter of James Burcham. They began housekeeping on the place where they now reside. They own about 600 acres of land in this and Jackson Counties. They have had ten children: Robert F., William H., Isaiah F., Mary E., Rachel N., Elizabeth A., Nellie, Hannah H., Zella A. and Paulina B. (deceased).

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DAVID MYERS
A native of Jefferson Township, Washington Co., Ind., was born March 24, 1823, being the youngest son in a family of seven children. His parents were David and Mary (Bradley) Myers, both natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. They were married in their native State and lived there several years after. They then came to Indiana, stopping on the way one year in Ohio. They settled on a farm in Washington County, where they spent the remainder of their days. He served for a time in the war of 1812. Our subject received his education in the primitive log schoolhouse. After leaving home he worked by the month until his marriage when he bought a part of the farm now owned by Commodore Cauble. He owned that two years, then bought the farm of 120 acres where he still resides. He also has 160 acres on Buffalo Creek. September 15, 1846, he was married to Nancy Hughes, a daughter of Jesse and Charity (Griffin) Hughes. Six children have blessed this union, four of whom--Jasper, Mary, Martha A. and Euphemia--are living. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

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HUGH B. NEELY
A well-known and substantial farmer of Jefferson Township, was born July 2, 1833. He was one of eleven children born to William B. and Judith (Poole) Neely, both natives of Virginia, in which State they were married in 1813. Four years later they removed to Indiana and settled in Washington County. Soon after their arrival they bought the farm where our subject now lives, and where they died, Mr. Neely, March 16, 1866, and his wife July 12, 1874. He served in the army during the war of 1812. Hugh B. Neely, having received a good common school education, remained at home, teaching school during the winter season until his marriage. Since that time he has resided upon the homestead farm, caring for his parents until their deaths. He was married March 24, 1863, to Mary A. Bennett, of Clark County, Ind., and a daughter of Loyd and Elizabeth (Morefield) Bennett. They have been blessed with nine children: Olive G., Winafred W., Harriet E., Walter E., Robert F., John C., Cora A. and Mabel L. are living. Maggie V. died at the age of four years. Mr. Neely is Democratic in politics, and has been Trustee of Jefferson Township for two years.

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LOGAN STARR
Has been a resident of Washington County since 1838, at which date his father removed to this county from Lawrence County, where our subject was born March 6, 1822. He was one of nine children in the family of Phillip and Elizabeth (Fry) Starr, both natives of North Carolina, from which State they removed after their marriage, to Clark County, Ind. After residing there for a time they removed to Lawrence County. Logan Starr received a practical education in the common school. He remained at home until twenty-one years of age, when he bought the farm now owned by J. W. Coffey. After four years he bought thirty-five acres where he now resides and to which he has added, until he now has 237 acres upon which he has built one of the best houses in the township. He also owns 100 acres on Buffalo Creek. Mr. Starr was married in August, 1851, to Martha A. Neely, a native of Washington County, and a daughter of William B. and Judith (Poole) Neely. Four children have been born to them, three of whom--Albert M., Robert M. and Norman E.--are living. Alice E. died at age of twenty. Politically Mr. Starr is a stanch Democrat, and one of the prominent farmers of the township.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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WILLIAM G. WILLIAMS
General merchandise, Rush Creek Valley, Ind., began business in 1869. He carries a large and well selected stock of goods and is doing a good business. He is at present enlarging his store to meet the increased demand for space. During his first year in business he was elected Trustee of the township, which office he held for nine years. He has been Postmaster at Rush Creek since the office was established. He received his education in the common schools and at Leesville Academy. Previous to 1869 he taught school in the winter season and farmed during the summer for eight years. Mr. Williams was born in Washington County, Ind., February 3, 1840, and was one of seven children in the family of William R. and Hannah (Booh) Williams, natives respectively of North Carolina and Maryland. They came to indiana when quite young. Mr. Williams was a farmer and also for many years an ordained minister in the regular Baptist Church, of which his wife is also a member. He died August 20, 1851. March 11, 1873, our subject was married to Mary J. Stewart, a daughter of James and Elizabeth (Bottorff) Stewart. They have had two children--Tennie D. and Leeman (deceased). Both Mr. Williams and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn