History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Jerry Mounts

JAMES B. WILSON
(deceased), was born in Greene County, near Dayton, Ohio, April 26, 1818, and when only two years old removed with his father, John Wilson, to New Philadelphia, Washington Co., Ind., where he was reared to manhood. Having obtained a fair education by close application, he decided to enter the medical profession, and accordingly was a student of Dr. Todd, of New Philadelphia, afterward entering and graduating from the Louisville Medical College. In 1845 he married Miss Sarah Lockwood, and for a short time thereafter practiced his profession at Bryantsville. In 1848 he located in Salem; was elected County Clerk and served four years; was re-elected, and before the expiration of his second to term was elected County Auditor,serving in the latter capacity four years. In 1869, together with his family, he immigrated to California, but his old home being more attractive than the new one, he returned to Salem and resumed the practice of medicine, at which he was engaged until his death, Wednesday., November 28, 1878. Dr. Wilson was a man among men, honored for his upright character, for his ability and integrity as a public official, and for his private worth and social qualities. In politics he was a Democrat, and he and wife were parents of eight children, three of whom are dead. Mrs. Wilson is yet living, and resides in Salem.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Jerry Mounts

HENRY ROBERTSON
A prominent old citizen and native of Brown Township, was born February 6, 1831, being the next oldest of a family of eight children born to William and Unis (Driskell) Robertson. The former who was of English-Welsh descent, was born February 11, 1805, in Brunswick County, Va., and in company with his parents came to this State in the year 1812, and settled in Brown Township, where he now resides. He remained at home and assisted his parents on the farm until he attained his majority, receiving a common school education such as the schools of his day afforded. In September, 1825, he married Unis Driskell, by which union Henry was born, who stayed at home with his parents until he was of age. On December 26, 1851, his marriage with Lydia A. Cornwell was solemnized, and to their union nine children have been born, of which these seven are now living: William T., Theodore, Henry F., Eldora, Adolph, Laura E. and Mary A. His occupation has been principally farming, in connection with which he has dealt in stock, and is now operating the Clify Mill and distillery. His wife died March 8, 1874, and April 1, of the following year he married Martha A. Corbin, of Henry County, Ky. He is a member of the Blue Lodge and Chapter in the Masonic fraternity. In politics he is a stanch Democrat, and takes a good, lively interest in the public affairs of the community in which he lives.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

JOHN CROMER
A prominent old citizen of Fredericksburg, was born August 27, 1820 in what is now called Laurel County, Ky., the oldest in a family of seven children born to George and Jane (Walker) Cromer, both of whom were natives of Virginia, and came to Lawrence County, this State, about the year 1822, where they remained about one year, thence removed to Harrison County, staying there until after the death of our subject's mother in the year 1847, when his father removed to Washington County, of which he remained a resident until his death. John received a limited education in the primitive log schoolhouse of his day. At the age of fifteen he was apprenticed for five years to the tanner and currier trade; the former has been chiefly his occupation through life. In the year 1869 he established the hotel known as the Traveler's Rest, and this enjoys a liberal patronage. November 10, 1842, he was wedded to Evaline Wilson, by whom he was father of four children, three of whom are now living: Joseph P., John B. and Annie L. September 22, 1864, he answered the call of his country to assist in preserving our Union, serving until mustered out at Indianapolis, May 11, 1865. In politics he is a Republican; a member of the G. A. R. fraternity, and has been Justice of the Peace of his township four terms.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

JONAH M. GREEN
A miller at Fredricksburg, was born in Orange County, Ind., October 24, 1834, being the third in a family of five children born to Thomas and Anna (Matthew) Green, who were natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively, he was raised to the milling business, and after his father's death assumed entire charge of the mill, which, in 1880, he had moved to Fredricksburg where it now enjoys an extended patronage. Receiving but limited educational advantages in youth he selected for his life's helpmate Mary Hall, who died a few years after marriage, leaving one daughter -- Catharine A., since deceased. Realizing that it was not best for man to be alone, he married Mary M. Roberts, for his second wife, and six children blessed their union, the following named yet living: Rosetta A., William T., Henry F., Emma E. and Bertie M. Mr. Green served his country faithfully in the late war, enlisting August 8, 1862, in Company B, Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving at the battle of Richmond, Ky., the entire siege of Atlanta, the memorable march to the sea with Sherman, thence up through the Carolinas, and finally to Washington, D. C., where he was honorably discharged in 1865. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the F. & A. M. and G. A. R. fraternities. In addition to carrying on the manufacture of flour Mr. Green also operates a saw and planing-mill.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

JOHN S. MARSHALL
A prosperous farmer and stock-raiser of this township, is a native of the Old Dominion, born in Augusta county, November 25, 1811. He is the fourth in a family of ten children born to James and Catharine (Colwell) Marshall, who were also natives of Virginia, the former being of English and the latter of Irish descent. They came to the Hoosier State in about the year 1818, and here the subject of this sketch was reared amidst the pioneer scenes of that early day, and where, April 17, 1842, his marriage with Sophia Hunter was solemnized. He selected farming as his vocation in life, and by diligence and economy has secured 198 acres of land. He is a Republican in politics, and has endeavored to take an equal part with his neighbors in the support of all laudable public enterprises. To his marriage with Miss Hunter eight children were born, of whom the following are survivors: Cyrus, Samuel S., John S., Dora A. (Mrs. D. M. Baylor), and Mary A., who is the wife of Mr. L. Kinney.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

JOHN S. MCPHEETERS
A descendant of one of the oldest families of Washington County, was born near Fredericksburg, January 26, 1837, the eldest of six children born to Alexander and Louisa M. (Snyder) McPheeters, who were natives respectively of Kentucky and New York, and of Scotch-English and German descent. In 1818 the parents of Alexander removed from Kentucky to the Hoosier State, locating permanently in Washington County, and settling where Livonia now stands. Alexander McPheeters was a physician, and under his direction John S. studied his father's profession, and in 1860 graduated from the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery. He began practicing with his father, but in April, 1863, was commissioned by Gov. Morton Assistant Surgeon of the Twenty-third Indiana Regiment, and in March, 1865, was promoted surgeon, continuing as such until the close of the war. Returning home he resumed the practice of his profession, and in November, 1880, removed to Hardinsburg, where he has retired from active work. July 4, 1861, his marriage with Mary J. F. Holmes was solemnized, and to their union one son--Thaddeus H.--was born. February 16, 1879, Dr. McPheeters was called upon to mourn the loss of a beloved wife. November 13, 1880, Mrs. Mary E. (McIntosh) Ramsey became his second wife, and James A. was born to them. Dr. McPheeters is possessed of more than the average; is a Republican, a member of the I. O. O. F. and F. & A. M. fraternities and the Presbyterian Church. He now turns his attention to agricultural pursuits, and is the owner of a valuable tract of land, containing 400 acres. Mrs. McPheeters is a member of the Methodist Church.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

SAMUEL MCINTOSH
A native of Kentucky, and one of the old and favorably known men of Posey Township, was brought by his parents to Indiana Territory in about the year 1812, and settled first in what is now Harrison county. Four years later they removed to Crawford County, and from there to near the line between Orange and Washington Counties, in the former, where both his parents, James and Winafred (Potter) McIntosh, afterward died. Samuel McIntosh is the eldest in a family of thirteen children, and was born December 31, 1810. He received his early schooling in the primitive log-cabin of that early day, and until the age of nineteen remained with his parents. June 4, 1829, he wedded Susanna Radcliff, by whom he was the father of fourteen children, of whom the following are yet living: David, John, Jonathan, Joseph, Winafred, Mary and Sarah. Mr. McIntosh has always made farming and stock-raising his occupation, and in this pursuit has been quite successful, now owning 132 acres of well improved land. In politics he is a Republican, and he and wife belong to the regular Baptist Church.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

JOHN W. ROYSE
A native of the township and county in which he still resides, was born July 24, 1814, the fourth born in a family of twelve children, of whom the parents were Martin and Catharine (Evans) Royse. These parents were born in Kentucky June 9, 1787 and Virginia June 23, 1784, respectively, the former coming with his parents to Indiana Territory in 1799, he at that time being twelve years old. They were married in Clark County, this State, in February, 1811, and were among the earliest settlers of Fredericksburg. John W. remained with his parents until the age of twenty-one years, during which time he received a much better education than was common at that time. December 25, 1834, he married Mary Garriott, who bore him four children, only one--Charles F.--who married Annie Mabry, December 27, 1882, is now living. Mrs. Royse died November 26, 1876, and December 19, 1877, Mr. Royse selected for his second wife, Miriam E. Watkins. He has followed agricultural pursuits through life and now owns a good farm of 125 acres of land. In politics he is an unswerving supporter of the principles advocated by the Republican party, and he and wife and son and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

GEORGE C. CRIM
Is a native of Washington County, Ind., born in Jackson Township, November 20, 1827. He is the third in a family of eleven children born to Jesse and Lucinda (Churchill) Crim, who were natives of the Blue Grass State, the former coming to Indiana first in 1818, but returning to his native State two years later, where he married, and again came to this county, locating near Martinsburg. In 1859 he immigrated to Illinois, where he died the year following. George C. Crim received a liberal education in youth, and until twenty-seven years old assisted his parents on the farm. April 2, 1855, his marriage with Miss Sallie Martin was solemnized, and to their union have been born the following family of children: Mary A., Lucinda C., Lizzie A., Edmund T., William W. and John L. Mr. Crim is justly recognized as one of the leading farmers and stock-raisers of his township, and the fruit of his life's labor is revealed in a well improved farm containing 280 acres of good land. As a Republican in politics he takes an active interest in the leading issues of the day, and twice has been called upon to administer to the office of Township Trustee. He and wife are members of the Christian Church, and are well known and highly respected people.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

NELSON JOHNSON
A native of the township and county in which he now resides, was born October 9, 1824, the third in a family of seven children, born to Ransom and Barbara (Wright) Johnson, also natives of this county, whose parents were among the very earliest settlers of this locality. The parents of Mr. Johnson died in his early youth, in consequence of which he was raised a bound boy, by his uncle, John H. Johnson. The educational advantages of that early day were very limited, but by strict industry and devotion to study, he was enabled to qualify himself for a teacher. December 20, 1845, his marriage with Sarah Souder was solemnized, and to their union were born the following children: Ransom, George W., Mary J. and Adelia A. The occupation of Mr. Johnson has been principally farming, in which pursuit he has been very successful, now owning 214 acres of mostly well improved land. He is a Democrat and has served the people of his township as Justice of the Peace for the past twenty-four years; is the present incumbent for the ensuing four years, and was Township Trustee under the old statute. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

WILLIAM P. ENOCHS
One of the pioneers of Washington County, settled in 1824, when he came with his parents from Oldham County, Ky., where he was born March 8, 1815. He was one of eight children born to Garrard and Sarah (Johnson) Enochs, both natives of North Carolina, in which State they were married, and a few years after, about 1802, removed to Kentucky. Mr. Enochs died April 9, 1852, and his wife, May 30, 1847. After the marriage of our subject he bought the farm of 120 acres upon which he still resides. He served as Justice of the Peace of Jefferson Township for sixteen consecutive years, and was also Township Trustee for several years. He is an excellent business man and has been much employed by the people of the vicinity to attend to their legal affairs. Mr. Enochs married May 27, 1841, Mary M. Lytle, a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of Lewis and Ann (Holmes) Lytle. They have had five children: William N., Sarah A., Thomas C., James L and Elizabeth A. (deceased).

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

SAMUEL J. GOODPASTURE
Came to Indiana when quite small. His parents were David and Rebecca (Peugh) Goodpasture, natives respectively of Kentucky and Virginia. After one year's residence in Indiana they returned to Kentucky and remained until 1841, when they came again to Indiana, where David Goodpasture died September 23, 1879. His wife still survives him at the advanced age of eighty years. Samuel J. Goodpasture was born in Bath County, Ky., November 7, 1822, and was the eldest of a family of nine children. He received a limited education in youth, but has since improved it. Being the oldest of the family he was compelled to contribute a large part to its support, as his father was in delicate health for many years previous to his death. In 1846 he bought the farm where he now resides. He now has about 480 acres of well improved land, all of which he has made by his own energy and good management. August 11, 1850, he was united in marriage with Ann Bush, a daughter of Solomon and Nancy (Beck) Bush. They have had five children, four of whom--Mary E., Laura A. (now Mrs. Greely Cauble), Emma R. and Nancy M. (now Mrs. Charles Batt)--are living. Both Mr. Goodpasture and wife are members of the Christian Church. He is also a member of the F. & A. M. and is Democratic in politics.

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

THOMAS J. SMITH
The above is a son of Henry G. and Eliza (Settles) Smith, both natives of Nelson County, Ky., and of German descent. They came to Indiana in 1839 and settled on a farm in Jackson County. In 1848 they removed to Salem where Mr. Smith was engaged in stock-dealing and farming for sixteen years. They then returned to Jackson County. Mrs. Smith died in 1873. Mr. Smith, although over seventy-one years of age, still manages a farm. Thomas J. Smith received his education in schools of Salem. March 29, 1864, he enlisted in Company G, Seventeenth Ind., V. I., with which regiment he served until mustered out at Macon, Ga., August 8, 1865. He participated in all the battles of the campaign from Chattanooga to Atlanta, and was also under Gen. Wilson on the expedition to liberate the prisoners at Andersonville. After his return from the war he attended school for a time. In 1869 he went to Missouri, bought a farm and remained one year. He then returned to the farm where he now resides. June 13, 1869, he was united in marriage to Beldora Burrell, of Jackson County. They have had three children: Kirby, Tilden and Annie (deceased). Mr. Smith is a member of the G. A. R. and is a Democrat in politics. He was a Justice of the Peace in Jefferson Township for two years.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

D. L. THOMPSON
Is one of the first teachers of Washington County. He is a graduate of the Central Normal School of Lodoga, Ind., having completed both a teacher's and a business course of study. He taught the first school in District No. 1, in 1875-76, and has taught nine terms. He is a native of Washington County, Ind., born February 16, 1852, and is a son of David R. and Mary A. (Huffman) Thompson. He received his early education in the common schools, but in addition to his normal school course attended at Mitchell, Orleans, Campbellsburg and Salem, and is altogether one of the best educated members of his profession in the county. He was married March 22, 1881, to Martha A. Meyers. Politically he is a Republican.

History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
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Data Entry by Diana Flynn

JEREMIAH DAVIS
Came with his parents in 1841, from Hamilton County, Ohio, and settled on the farm where he has since resided. His father during the spring and winter months followed flat-boating on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The remainder of the year he spent upon the farm. He died January 16, 1863. His wife survived him until June 6, 1878. Jeremiah Davis was one of the five children born to Samuel M. and Nancy (Hutchinson) Davis, both natives of Ohio, and the former of Irish descent. He was married September 20, 1857, to Eliza Jamison, a native of Washington County. She is a daughter of James Jamison and was born February 24, 1842. They have had seven children: Charles A., Samuel N., Emmet, Margaret J., Dodie, Araminta and John (deceased). Mr. Davis, politically, is a Democrat, and a highly esteemed citizen.

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