History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
DAVID BUSH
A prominent citizen, was born in Washington County, Ind., on the 1st of June, 1831, being the fifth of a family of twelve children, born to Daniel and Franey (Sears) Bush. His father was a native of Virginia, from which State he immigrated to Indiana at a very early day. His mother was a native of Kentucky. She came to Indiana in 1812, settling in Harrison County. David was reared on the farm, and had very poor advantages of schools; owing to the want of early public funds and schoolhouses, he secured only the rudiments. He remained at home with his parents until their deaths, that of the father occurring in 1845, and that of the mother in 1884. In 1865 he married Jane Porter, and to these parents have been born two children, both living: Oliver and Enoch. Mr. Bush is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to its support, and to all enterprises to benefit the public. In politics he is a Republican, but is not radical in his views. He is a farmer and stock-raiser, which pursuits he has followed during his life. The county has no better people than his family, and no citizen whose name if freer from reproach.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
WILLIAM H. H. COLVIN
The present Trustee of Jackson Township, was born in this county, November 9, 1840, and is one of a family of nine children, born to Amstard and Leannah (Wilson) Colvin. His people were from Kentucky, where they were prominent, and located in Putnam County, Ind., in 1835, and soon afterward in this county, where they secured a good home and an honored name. The death of the father occurred in 1872. William H. H. was reared on his father's farm, and secured a practical education in youth, and later attended the Salem Academy. He taught a number of terms at an early day. He remained home with his parents until he attained his majority, when he left home to attend school. In February, 1864, he enlisted in the United States service in Company E, Fifth Indiana Cavalry, serving about eighteen months, when he was mustered out. On the 11th of May, 1871, his marriage with Eudora Henry was solemnized, and to this union have been born three children, all living. On the 28th of February, 1880, his family suffered the loss of an affectionate wife and loving mother. In politics Mr. Colvin is a stanch Republican, having been elected Township Trustee two terms. He is a farmer and a teacher.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
JOHN DURNIL
A prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Tennessee, on the 11th of September, 1823, being the fifth in a family of ten children born to James and Martha (Crusenbery) Durnil. His parents were natives of Virginia, from whence they removed to Tennessee, where they remained a short time and in 1825, immigrated to Indiana settling in Jackson Township. The subject of this sketch had very limited means for schooling, but by his energy he succeeded in securing a fair education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his twenty-fourth year. On March 1, 1846, his marriage with Emeline Moss was solemnized, and to this union have been born nine children, seven of whom are now living: Joseph M. (deceased), Adaline, Lucretia, Phoebe, Laura, Emeline, Anna, James G. and an infant, Mary J. (deceased). He is a member of the Christian Church and contributes liberally to its support. In 1862 he enlisted as a private in Company H, Sixty-sixth Indiana Volunteers and served twenty months, when he was discharged on account of disabilities received while in the service. In politics he is a stanch Republican, and takes a warm interest in the political questions of the day. By occupation he is a farmer and stock raiser, and owns over 30 acres of good land.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
AARON B. FRANTZ
A prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was the fourth child born to William H. and Nancy (Martin) Frantz, and was born February 14, 1852. Aaron had the advantage of a good common school education and also attended high school at Bedford for a number of terms. He remained at home with his father until he attained his majority. On the 20th of May, 1875, his marriage with Lucy J. Shepperd was solemnized, and to this union have been born three children, all living: James K., Bruce C. and Ada. He is a member of the Christian Church in good standing. In politics he is a stanch Republican and takes a live interest in politics. By occupation he is a farmer, and has been reasonably successful.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
JOHN M. HINDS
Was born in Washington County, Ind., on the 24th of July, 1839, being the seventh child of a family of eight born to Samuel and Catharine (Wright) Hinds. His ancestors were natives of Maryland and North Carolina respectively. They both immigrated to Indiana about 1828, and settled in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had limited means for schooling, but by his energy succeeded in securing a good practical education, enough so to enable him to teach in the common schools of his county. He has taught twenty-five terms all together. He remained at home with his parents until he attained this twenty-third year. On the twenty-fifth of December, 1863, his marriage with Lauretta Fulp was solemnized, and to this union have been born five children, all living: Indiana B., Noble M., Christopher P., Daniel S. and Mabel D. He is a member of the Christian Church,and contributes to its support liberally. In politics he is a Democrat, and takes a lively interest in the political questions of the day. By occupation he is a music teacher and a farmer.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
ISAAC H. HIESTAND
A prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Washington County, Ind., October 18,1837, being the fifth of a family of nine children born to Isaac and Jemima (Richards) Hiestand. His father was a native of Virginia, from which State he removed to Indiana in 1818. The mother was a native of Kentucky, and came to this State at a very early date. Isaac H. had limited advantages of schools, but by his energy he succeeded in securing a practical education. He has lived with his parents until the present time, except the period of his service in the late war. In July of 1861 he entered the service of the United States as a private in Company C, Twenty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He served bravely and with high credit for nearly two and a half years. He was wounded, and in consequence was discharged after having been promoted to the rank of Sergeant. On December 24, 1865, his marriage with Dorothy A. Martin was solemnized,and to this union have been born eight children, six of whom are now living: Fannie, oliver M. (dead), Hite H., Lydia E., Benjamin H., Isaac H. (dead), Letha M. and Raymond G. He is a member of the United Brethren Church,and contributes liberally to its support. In politics he is a stanch Republican. He is a successful farmer and a respected citizen.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
DAVID S. HOTTEL
An old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Washington County, Ind., on the 5th of August, 1828, being the oldest of eight children born to Ephraim and Sarah (Stucker) Hottel. His parents were natives of Virginia and Indiana respectively. The father immigrated to Indiana in about 1806, settling in Harrison County. The subject of this sketch had very limited advantages of schools, but succeeded in securing a very fair practical education. He remained with his parents until he reached his majority. On the 10th of June, 1849, his marriage with Lucy A. Eslinger was solemnized, and to this union have been born nine children, all living: Sarah E., Andrew E., Harriet A., Francis E., Eliza A., George, Mary A., Ida M. and Lucinda C. He is a member of the United Brethren Church, as is each member of his household, the oldest son being a minister in that church. In politics he is a Prohibitionist, and takes fair interest in the political questions of the day. By occupation he is a farmer, and has made life a success. The county has no better or more moral citizen.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
LEVI D. MARTIN
An old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Washington County, Ind., on July 29, 1822, being the seventh in a family of eleven children born to William and Elizabeth (Wayman) Martin. His ancestors were natives of Kentucky, from whence they immigrated to Indiana in a very early day, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had very limited advantages of schools, but by his energy he secured a fair common school education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his twenty-second year, when he commenced work at the cabinet trade. He soon afterward engaged in blacksmithing. His sisters having married, the subject of this sketch had to assume the duties of housework, cooking, knitting, weaving, and in fact all the house duties devolved upon him. On the 2d day of June, 1846, his marriage with Matilda Loughmiller was solemnized, and to this union was born one child, now living in Kansas--Sarah A. The death of his first wife occurred July 21, 1851. The nuptials of his second marriage were celebrated January 5, 1854. His second wife was Emeline Fowler. This union was blessed with eight children, seven of whom are now living: Orlando F., dead; Theodore J., Clinton W., Robert S., Rosa L., Lilly A., Carry J., Edgar L. He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to its support. In politics he is a stanch Republican.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
EZRA H. MARTIN
A prominent citizen of Jackson Township, and merchant of Martinsburg, was born in Washington County on the 12th of November, 1830, being the oldest child in a family of nine born to Stephen and Nancy (Hiestand) Martin. His ancestors were natives of Kentucky and Virginia respectively. The father immigrated to Indiana in 1818, and the mother in 1819. Ezra H. had limited advantages of schools, but succeeded in securing a good business education. He remained at home with his parents until he attained his twenty-fifth year. In 1856 his marriage with Nancy J. Huff was solemnized, and this union has been blessed with nine children, all living. Mr. Martin is a member of the United Brethren Church, and Republican in politics. He was formerly a carpenter, but at present is engaged in merchandizing and farming, in which pursuits he has done and is doing well, now owning a good store at Martinsburg and 130 acres of well improved land, 100 acres of which are tillable. He is one of the leading citizens in this part of the county.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
EDMUND W. MARTIN
An old pioneer and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Shelby County, Ky., 1801, being the oldest of a family of thirteen children born to Abner and Mary (White) Martin. His parents immigrated to Indiana in 1814, when Edmund was but thirteen years of age. They settled in Wayne County, and afterward, in 1817, removed to Washington County. The subject of this sketch had very limited chance to get an education, but managed to learn to read and write and make simple calculations. He remained with his parents until he attained his twenty-seventh year, when he married. During his boyhood days he had many times been in contact with the Indians, of whom he claims to have had a mortal fear. In 1827 his marriage with Catharine Goss was solemnized, and to this union have been born six children, all living: Sallie, Mary, Amos, Elizabeth, Silas and George. He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to its support. In politics he was formerly a Whig, but is at present identified with the Republican party. He is a farmer, stone-mason, and carpenter, and has had a long, useful, honored and eventful life.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
ALLEN MARTIN
(deceased) an old settler of Jackson Township, was born May 15, 1810, died January 6, 1871, in Kentucky, being the sixth in a family of eleven children born to John and Elizabeth (Martin) Martin. His parents were natives of Kentucky, from which State they removed to Indiana in 1814, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had very limited means for schooling, but by his energy succeeded in securing a good practical education. On November 24, 1836, his marriage with Melinda Durnell was solemnized and to this union were born two children, only one now living: Lucretia and an infant son unnamed (dead). Mr. Martin was a Republican, and took much interest in the political questions of his day.
By occupation he was a farmer and stock-raiser, in which he was very successful. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church and always contributed liberally to its support. His death occurred January 6, 1871. In his dying hour he exhorted his family and friends to put their trust in God. He passed away as he had lived, in sight of heaven and glorifying the name of his Savior.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
M. H. MARTIN
Was born in Washington County, Ind., April 15, 1839, being the sixth of a family of ten children, born to Stephen and Nancy (Hiestand) Martin. The father was a native of Kentucky, from which State he immigrated to Indiana at an early day. The mother was a native of Virginia and came to Indiana in about the year 1818. The subject of this sketch had limited facilities for schooling, but by his energy succeeded in securing a fair education. His youth was passed at hard work. He remained home with his parents until he attained his twenty-third year. On December 22, 1861, his marriage with Margaret Greene was solemnized and to this union have been born five children, all living: Annora, Arthur S., Oliver T., Lettie F. and Lois A. In politics he is Republican and is by occupation a farmer and stock-trader. His life has thus far been one of honor and usefulness. He is a man of liberal and broad views and takes an appreciative interest in public affairs.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
A. C. MARTIN
(deceased), an old and respected citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Shelby County, Ky., March 31, 1812, being fourth child of a family of eleven children born to William and Mary A. (Wayman) Martin. His parents were natives of Virginia and were upright, Christian people. The subject of this sketch had very limited means of procuring an education but succeeded in securing a very good practical education. He remained at home until he attained his sixteenth year, when he was apprenticed to a saddler to learn the trade, which he followed most of his life. March 14, 1838, his marriage with Parmelia W. Denny was solemnized, and to this union were born six children, all living: Cyrus, Hester, Martha, Dorothea, Otho and Lydia E. In politics he was a stanch Republican and took an intelligent interest in the political questions of his day. June 13, 1871, his lamented death occurred. He had been a member of the Christian Church for over forty years previous to his death and professed a living faith in the atoning efficacy of a Savior's blood. His occupations through life were the saddlery business and farming, in which pursuits he was successful, leaving a comfortable home to his family at his death.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
JACOB MILLER
(deceased), a prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Germany, on the 5th of August, 1818, being the youngest of a family of six children born to Rudolph and Elizabeth Miller. His ancestors were natives of Germany from whence they immigrated to the United States about 1850, settling in Washington County, Ind. The subject of this sketch by his energy succeeded in securing a good, practical education. On the 20th of April, 1855, his marriage with Sophia Koterheimy, was solemnized and to this union were born seven children, five of whom are now living: Rudolph, Augustus H., Caroline E., Christina M. (dead), Frederick W., Sophia L. and an infant son (deceased). In politics he was a Democrat and took deep interest in the political questions of his day. By occupation he was formerly a miller, but during the most of his life was engaged in farming. In his business he was very successful; he was a member of the Lutheran Church, and always contributed liberally to the support of all church and charitable causes. On the 10th of April, 1883, the family suffered the irreparable loss of a loving father and an affectionate husband. His death was a severe blow to society at large, as he was always ready to extend a helping hand to those in need.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
JAMES L. SHANKS
A prominent young farmer of Jackson Township, was born in Washington County, January 28, 1852, being the oldest of a family of four children born to Robert R. and Elizabeth (Fulmer) Shanks. The subject of this sketch had the advantages of the common school and also attended the academy at Salem for a number of terms. By his energy he succeeded in securing a good practical education, enough to enable him successfully to teach in the common schools of his county. He remained with his parents until he reached his twenty-fourth year. On October 10, 1875, his marriage with Laura A. Wright was solemnized and to this union has been born one child--Robert T. Mr. Shanks is a member of the Christian Church. In politics he is a Democrat, and takes a warm interest in the political questions of the day. He was formerly a teacher, but at present is engaged in farming. He is an accommodating neighbor, and an honorable and useful citizen.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
DAVID SHEPHERD
An old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Kentucky on the 12th of May, 1813, being the oldest of a family of ten children born to Thomas and Nancy (Hensley) Shepherd. His ancestors were natives of Virginia, from whence they removed to Kentucky, remaining a short time, and in 1818 they immigrated to Indiana, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had poor advantages of schools, but by his energy in after years obtained a fair education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his seventeenth year when he was apprenticed to a gunsmith. On the 25th of May, 1834, his marriage with Polly Buchanan was solemnized, and to this union have been born six children, three of whom are now dead: Eliza, Amanda and Angeline (deceased); Ellen, Mary and Martha. He is a member of the Christian Church, and in politics is a stanch Republican. He is a farmer and blacksmith, and has made life a success.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
JAMES SHEPHERD
An old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Kentucky on the 4th of August, 1816, being the second in a family of ten children born to Thomas and Nancy (Hensley) Shepherd. His parents were native of Kentucky, from whence they immigrated to Indiana in 1818, settling in Washington County. The subject of this sketch had limited advantages of school, but by his energy succeeded in getting a fair practical education. He remained home with his parents until he attained his thirty-second year. In September, 1848, his marriage with Sarah Rippy was solemnized, and to this union have been born six children, four of whom are now living: Thomas J., John F. (dead), Lucy J., Sarah A., Laura E. (Dead), and Nancy A. He is a member of the Christian Church, and contributes liberally to the support of the church. In politics he is Republican,and he is a successful farmer.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn
FREDERICK SOUDER
An old and prominent citizen of Jackson Township, was born in Washington County, October 22, 1818, being the youngest of a family of seven children born to Frederick and Mary (Kesner) Souder. The father was a native of Virginia, from which State he removed to Pennsylvania, and about the year 1808 came to Indiana settling in Polk Township, Washington County. The mother was a native of Pennsylvania, but in her childhood moved to Virginia. She immigrated to Indiana with her father in 1808. The subject of this sketch had rather limited advantages for schooling owing to the poor log schoolhouses of his day, and the want of public money. By energy, however, he succeeded in securing a fair practical education. He remained with his parents until he attained his majority. In 1839 his marriage with Mary M. Click was solemnized, and to this union have been born four children, three of whom are now living: Sarah J., Margaret E., Mary A.(dead), and L. D. Mr. Souder is not a member of any church organization, but contributes liberally to the support of church and charitable causes. In politics he is a stanch Democrat, and takes a live interest in political questions of the day. By occupation he is a farmer and stock-raiser, also has been interested in a saw-mill. He is one of the prominent an honorable citizens.
History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana
copyright 1884 Goodspeed Brothers and Company, Chicago
Data Entry by Diana Flynn