”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

MRS. ELIZABETH A. PHILLIPS, whose maiden name was Elizabeth A. Rogers, was born in Warren Conuty, Ohio, Octobex 16, 1825. She was the daughter of Robert and Catharine (Elefever) Rogers, natives of New Jersey and Maryland respectively. Her early life was spent with her parents in her native county. December 20, 1847, she was married to John M. Phillips, who, also, was a native of Warren County, Ohio. He was the son of Jabish and Rebecca (Seamans) Phillips, both natives of Warren County, Ohio. Mrs. Phillips is the mother of eight children-- four boys and four girls. Their names are James P., born March 15, 1848; William F., born Septelnber 14, 1849; Elias L., born September 3, 1851; Mary C., born June 3, 1854; Robert R., born February 27, 1856; Amanda J., born August 12, 1858; Ida L., born August 29, 1860; and Sarah B., born June 11, 1863. Mrs. Phillips lost her husband April 16, 1881, since which she has been a widow. She is a member of the Lutheran Church. Her eight children are all living and all married and doing well. They were married as follows: James P. to MarthaVennard; children- Nellie B . and Willard; William F., to Mary Bowyer; children- Lillie B., Ivy L., Ida M., .and Amanda J.; Elias L. to Viola Stafford; children- Gertrude and Lula B.; Mary C., to Stephen Vennard; children- Warren and Maud; Robert R. to Mary Bechdol; no children; Amanda J. to John Staggs; children- Samuel E. and William H.; Ida L. to Washington Doron; children- Gertie L. and Pearlie L.; Sarah B. to William Lucas; children- Mannington E. and Esther B. Mrs. Phillips has a comfortable home near Walton, where she resides with her son, Elias L. Phillips.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

ABRAHAM RINEHART, an old and highly respected citizen of Tipton Township, a native of Preble County, Ohio, was born July 6, 1823. He was the second child born to David and Magdalene (Fellers) Rinehart, the former a native of Franklin County, and the latter a native of Rockingham County, Va., both of German descent. The boyhood and youth of our subject were chiefly spent upon his father's farm, during which time he attended the district schools, where he received a good common school education. At twenty-one years of age he became a clerk in a store. This was in Union County, this State. Two years later he resumed farming in his native cou nty. In 1857 he immigrated to this county and located in Deer Creek Township. In 1880 he removed to Tipton Township, and located where he now resides in Section 16. Elizabeth Toney,a native of Union County, this State, born, of Irish and German descent, December 27, 1829, became his wife September 19, 1849. To them nine children have been born. Their names are: James E., born September 20, 1850, at present a school teacher in Miami County; David W., born May 3, 1852; Sarah F., born November 29, 1853, died February 26, 1855; 0bed A., born December 9, 1855; Finley P., born May 1, 1857; Charles B., born September 22, 1860; Robert V., born December 6, 1862; Alma E., born April 2, l865; and Mary A., born October 7, 1870. Mr. and Mrs. Rinehart and one son, Obed A., belong to the Dunkard Church. Jas. E. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He and Charles C. are members of the I. O. O. F. lodge. Mr. Rinehart has been an ordained minister in the Dunkard Church since 1865. In politics he was formerly a Democrat, but at present does not claim membership in any party.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

HENRY SCHWALM, one of the substantial and influential citizens of Tipton Township, is a native of Germany. He was born August 20, 1828, being the only child born to his parents. His early life was spent in his native country, during which he attended the schools of that country, receiving a good education. March 20, 1852, he started for America, arriving in New York City on the 14th of May following. He immediately extended his trip to this county, arriving in Logansport on the 28th of May. For the first few months of his residence here e worked by the month for his uncle in Tipton Township. He then began farming for himself. This was upon a farm which he had leased in Washington Township. Here he resided seven years. He located upon the farm he at present occupies, in Section 26, Tipton Township, in March, 1860. Helena Haemel, also a native of Germany, who imrnigrated to America in September, 1854 became his wife May 21, 1857. She was the oldest daughter born to Frederich and Elizabeth (Ellerman) Haemel, and was born March 28, 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Schwalm have had eight children. Their names are George H., born March 2, 1858; Sarah E., born April 9, 1859; Caroline M., born September 4, 1860; Eckhardt A., born December 29, 186l; Augustena M., born March 31, 1863; Louisa L., born June 21, 1866; William B., born October 8, 1868; and Laura E., born September 16, 1871, all of whom are living. Mr. and Mrs. Schwalm and all their children are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics Mr. Schwalm is a stanch Democrat. In 1876 he was elected assessor in Tipton Township, and was re-elected to the office twice. In 1882 he was elected to the office of commissioner for the Third District, and is the present incumbent. He owns 340 acres of excellent land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Schwalm has done in his time a great deal of hard work. Upon the farm he had leased in Washington Township he cleared, with his own hands forty-five acres, and made it ready for the plow. He began life without a nickel, but by dint of industry and perseverance he has placed himself in good circumstances. He is an industrious farmer and a highly respected citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

William T. Shafer, one of the enterprising young farmers of Tipton Township, was born upon the farm where he now resides October 20, 1847. He was the oldest son born to Henry D. and Martha (Thornburgh) Shafer, both natives of Marion County, Ohio, the former of German and French, and the latter of Irish descent. The boyhood and youth of our subject were spent working upon the old home place, where he did farm work of all kinds, and during the winter attended the district schools. About 1864 he enterecl the public schools, of Logansport, where he remained about ten weeks. He then went to Peru where he attended the public school of that place one term. In the fall of 1866 he returned to the Logansport schools, where he spent another term in securing an education. In the meantime he had taken up the avocation of a teacher. He taught in all five terms, the last of which was in Missouri. He then returned to the farm, but in the following fall he went to Missouri, where for a short time he dealt in live stock. In December, 1872, he returned to this county and located in Walton, where he engaged in the dry goods and grocery business. A year later he became an engineer in a mill at Walton. In the spring of 1875 he returned to the old homestead, since which his entire attention has been given to agricultural pursuits. Annie M. Athey, a native of Ohio, born February 10, 1849, became his wife January 9, 1873. She was the daughter of A. J. and Rhoda (Phillips) Athey, natives of Ohio. Mr. and Mrs. Shafer have had five children: Gertrude, born March 19, 1874; Mirtie, born April 29, 1877; William W., born February 27, 1880; Nellie B., born December 25, 1881; and Carrie M., born October 3, 1883, all of whom are living. Mr. Shafer is a member of the F. & A. M. and K. of H. lodges, and a Democrat in politics. In the spring of 1878 he was elected to the office of township trustee, and was re-elected in 1880. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a good citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

JACOB H. SHAFFER, one of the old settlers of this county, was born in Preble County, Ohio, December 25, 1824. He was the oldest child born to Michael and Catharine (Hudlow) Shaffer, both natives of Virginia, of German descent. The boyhood and youth of our subject were spent upon his father's farm in his native county. In 1849 he immigrated to this county and entered an eighty-acre tract of land in Section 35, Tipton Township. Here he took up a permanent residence in 1854. His chief occupation has always been that of a farmer, though he has, in connection with farming, been engaged to a considerable extent in the manufacture of pumps. Susie Ann Roberts, a native of Darke County, Ohio, born, of English descent, November 28, 1829, became his wife January 24, 1842. She was the daughter of Samuel Q. and Rosina (Wilt) Roberts, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Shaffer have had seven children, as follows: John, born May 23, 1844; Angeline, born January 31, 1847; Samuel Q., born September 7, 1850; Elizabeth, born October 27, 1854; Catharine J., born March 10, 1857; Andrew J., born September 30, 1859, died November 16, 1883; and Chloramalwell Chestina Coqnesia Delilah Delove, born January 14, 1864, died September 14, 1865. Mr. Shaffer is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge, and a Democrat in politics. In 1856 he was elected to the office of township assessor, and has been re-elected a number of times. He is an industrious, enterprising farmer and an influential citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

PHILIP, SAMUEL AND ELIZABETH SHUTT, of Tipton Township, are natives of Frederick County, Md., their respective births occurring December 6, 182l; June 8, 1824, and April 11, 1811. They are the children of Adam and Catharine (Beard) Shutt, who were, respectively, natives of Washington and Frederick County, Md., both of German descent. Contrary to the usual custom, these three children who form the subject of this sketch have bravely withstood all temptations leading to matrimony, and have clung tenaciously to each other. The lot of one has been the lot of all. In 1855 they immigrated to Cass County, and located first in Miami Township. In the following year they removed to a farm in Section 27, Tipton Township, where they continue to reside. The chief employment of Philip and Samuel has been in the manufacturing of staves, shingles, etc., though both have given considerable attention to farming. While they have thus been industriously engaged, their sister, now an aged lady, has stood boldly by their sides, administering to their wants and attending to the duties of their household. They are members of the German Reformed Church, and in politics the two brothers are Democrats.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

DANIEL ARTHUR SMITH, an enterprising young man of Tipton Township, was born in the township in which he resides March 12, 1853. He was the third son born to Daniel K. And Mary A. (Hubbard) Smith, both natives of New Jersey, of German descent. His boyhood and youth were spent upon his father's farm, during which he attended the district schools, and received an ordinary common school education. After he had attained his majority he began farming for himself, and he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits more or less ever since. In 1882 he engaged in the tile business, since which a part of his attention has been oiven to that industry. He now owns a good mill at Onward Station, which, with appurtenances, is worth $2,000. In this he is doing a good business. March 9, 1876, he was married to Harriet Hower, a native of Clay Township, this county, born, of German descent, January 4, 1859. To them have been born five children, as follows: Maudella A., born March 3, 1877, died July 21, 1880; Ernest K., born August 11, 1878; Minnie V., born February 2, 1880; Emmet L., born April 17, 1882, and Clair C., born April 22, 1884. Mr. Smith is a member of the K. of H. lodge, and is a Democrat in politics. He is an industrious man and a good citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

WILLIAM P. THOMAS, one of the pioneers of Cass County and one arnong the first settlers of Tipton, is a native of Clark County, Ohio, and was born April 1, 1817. He was the oldest child in a family of eleven children - four boys and seven girls - born to Giles W. and Agnes (Black) Thomas, the former a native of Maryland, and the latter a native of Virginia. His father was of Welsh and English, and his mother of Irish descent. The boyhood and youth of our subject were spent working upon his father's farm in his native county. His father had formerly been a tanner by occupation, but as soon as his boys were old enough to assist him, he repaired to a farm, where they grew up to manhood. About 1837 William accornpanied his father's family to Miami County, Ohio, and in October of 1839 they came to this county, and first located in Clay Township, upon what is now known as the Eel River Stock Farm. This farm his father had purchased the year previous. In the spring of 1840 our subject began farming for himself. This was upon the old Koons farm, in Clay Township. Three years later he removed to a tract of woodland in Section 8, Tipton Township, which he has since developed into a good farm, and upon which he has ever since resided. He attended the district schools of his day, and received a good common school education. At the early age of fifteen years he began teaching public school, which he kept up more or less until 1860 - teaching in all more than twenty terms. When he located where he now lives, there was not a "stick amiss," and a great deal of hard work naturally devolved upon him. He chopped, grubbed, ditched, plowed, and, in fact, did all kinds of hard work which the development of a new country necessitates. The woods at that time abounded in wolves, wild turkeys, deer and Indians, and he possesses many interesting recollections of early reminiscences and pioneer life. April 15, 1840, he was married to Margaret Stafford, also a native of Clark County, Ohio, born, of German and Irish descent. February 19, 1820. She was the daugher of Ralph and Catharine (Sailors) Stafford, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have had ten children, six of whom are living. Their names are Giles and George (twins), born December 16, 1840; the next was an infant daughter, born January 16, 1842, lived but ten days; then Martha V., born December 16, 1844, died in Nebraska February 25, 1881; Annette E., born July 30, 1847; Samuel G., born January 16, 1850; William E., born February 24, 1852; Agnes E., born November 6, 1854, died May 11,1860; John C., born May 23, 1857, and Sallie A., born January 13, 1860, died January 5, 1861. Mr. Thomas lost his wife March 11, 1885. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since 1841, and Mrs. Thomas had been a member of that church over fifty years previous to her death. In politics Mr. Thomas was formerly a Whig, but since 1856 has been all ardent Republican. He has held the office of township trustee two terms, the office of assessor for one term, and had charge of the Onward postoffice two years, being the first postmaster in Tipton township. During his earlier life he gave considerable attention to civil engineering, having studied the subject at Springfield, Ohio, and a great deal of the surveying done in Tipton Township has naturally devolved upon him. He is an intelligent, well informed man, and one of Cass County's most, highly respected citizens.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

SAMUEL G. THOMAS, one of the enterprising young farmers of Tipton Township, was born in the township in which he resides January 16, 1850. He was the third son born to William P. and Margaret (Stafford) Thomas, both natives of Clarke County, Ohio, the former of English and the latter of Scotch-Irish descent. His parents immigrated to this county about 1840, and at present his father is a resident of Tipton Township. His mother died March 17, 1885. The early life of our subject was spent upon his father's farm. He attended the district schools until he was twenty-one years of age, receiving a good common school education. In September, 1872, he immigrated to Filmore County, Neb., where, for one year, he worked upon a farm. In December, 1873, he returned to this county. In the following spring he went to Jackson Township, this county, where two years were spent working by the month upon a farm. He then returned to his native township, in which he has ever since resided. He located where he now resides in March, 1883. Sarah Panabaker, a native of Tipton Township, born June 6, 1857, became his wife December 25, 1878. She was the daughter of Samuel and Mary J. (Hause) Panabaker, who at present reside in Logansport. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have had two children. Their names are Owen F., born July 4, 1880, and Jennie, born June 26, 1883, both of whom are living. Mr. Thomas is an ardent Republican. He owns a fine farm of 136 acres, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a good citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

CHARLES E. TILLEY, one of the enterprising and substantial citizens of Tipton Township, is a native of the District of Columbia, and was born July 15, 1841. He was the third son born to John B. and Ann (Clark) Tilley, the former of whom was a native of Maryland, and the latter a native of Washington City. When he was four years old he came with his parents to Richland County, Ohio, where the latter located upon a farm, but most of the attention of his father was given to his trade, which was that of a tailor. In 1851 the family removed to Miami County, this State. Here our subject spent his youth working upon a farm. In 1868 he began farming for himself. This was in Miami County. In 1870 he came to Cass County, and located upon a farm in Section 33, Tipton Township, where he has ever since resided. His occupation during his entire life has been that of a farmer. Susan Marken, a native of Maryland, born April 20, 1850, became his wife January 23, 1868. She was the daughter of Jacob and Rebecca (Garnan) Marken, both natives of Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Tilley have had eight children - four boys and four girls - all of whom are living. Their names are Sarah J., born August 14, 1869; Angeline E., born December 6, 1872; Francis M., born August 27, 1873; William A., born Septxnber 22, 1875; Charles E., born February 27, 1878; Ivy L., born June 5, 1880; Oliver I., born September 17, 1882, and Flora Ettie May, born April 27, 1885. In politics Mr. Tilley is a Democrat. He owns s fine farm of 200 acres, most of which is in cultivation. He is an industrious and successful farmer and a good citizen.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

ANDREW WILSON, one of the pioneers of Cass County, and one among the first settlers of Tipton Township, was born in Kanawha County, W. Va., April 7, 1812. He was the son of Andrew and Lois (Guinn) Wilson, the former a native of Rockbridge, and the latter a native of Monroe County, Va., both of Scotch-Irish descent. When our subject was six months old his parents removed to Greenbrier County, W. Va. Here his boyhood and early youth were spent upon his father's f arm. He had not the advantage of a good schooling, consequently his early education was quite limited. When he was eighteen years of age he immigrated with his pareats to Gallia County, Ohio. A year later they came to this State located first in Tippecanoe County. In 1835 our subject came to this county and located on a farm in Miami Township. He removed to Tipton Township and located where he now resides in 1839, and is perhaps the oldest living citizen of that township. His attention during his entire life has been given to agricultural pursuits. November 10, 1842, he was married to Eleanor D. Tucker, a natire of Clarke County, Ohio, born, of English and Dutch descent, December 17, 1824. She was the daughter of James and and Charlotte (Purcell) Tucker, natives of Ohio and Virginia, respectively. This marriage has resulted in the birth of twelve children, eleven of whom lived to be grown. Their names are William H., born December 4, 1843; Harry G., born June 2, 1845; Marcellus T., born March 21, 1847; Ellen A.. born December 26, 1848; Charlotte C ., born May 4, 1851; Malindah J., born August 8, 1853; Mary L., born June 22, 1855, died June 22, 1876; James A., born October 3, 1857, died March 31, 1858; Jennie A.. born February 24, 1859; Charles B., born July 26, 1861; Martha E., born November 1, 1863, and Laura, born October 12, 1868. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson belong to the United Brethren Church. In politics Mr. Wilson is a Republican. He owns a fine farm of 183 acres of good land, most of which is in a high state of cultivation. He began life poor, but by dint of industry and perseverance, he has placed himself in good circumstances. He is a good citizen, and has the respect of the entire community in which he resides.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Tipton Township

STEPHEN P. YOUNGLOVE, an industrious and energetic young farmer of Tipton Township, was born in Miami County, this State, February 3, 1847. He is the only living son of Charles C. and Elizabeth (Hoyt) Younglove; the former, a native of Canandaigua, Ontario Co., N. Y., was born January 10, 1814; immigrated with an uncle, when he was ten years old, to Conneaut, Ohio. By the age of thirteen he became a sailor on the Great Lakes. His first work was that of a cook, and he was afterward promoted to first mate, and finally to the rank of captain. In 1843 he (the father) located upon a farm in Miami County, Ind. In 1849 he immigrated, via Straits of Magellan, to California. Two years later he returned to this State and located upon a farm in Tipton Township, whither his family had come in 1850. Here he spent the rest of his life, his death occurring February 6, 1870. The latter, the mother of our subject, was born in Batavia, Genesee Co., N. Y., May 8, 1819. She immigrated with her parents to Conneaut, Ohio, in 1835. Here she was married to Charles C. Younglove June 15, 1836; came with her husband to this State, and at present makes her home with her two children: Mrs. Harriet A. Small, of Walton, and Stephen P. Younglove, the subject of this sketch. The latter spent his boyhood and youth working upon his father's farm and attending the district schools. In September, 1867, he entered the public schools of Logansport, where he remained a short time. He then attended the public school taught by John C. Brophy (attended that school five terms), who at that time was the county examiner. In 1869 he took up the avocation of a teacher, and the six years following were spent in that capacity. He then turned his sole attention to farming, having purchased thirty acres of land in Tipton Township with his earnings in the school room. Here he located in 1875. In 1881 he removed to Onward Station, where he engaged in the tile business, but again returned to his farm in the spring of 1884. Azelia D. Moore, a native of Tipton Township, this county, born December 8, 1856, became his wife September 18, 1873. She was the daughter of Henry D. and Elizabeth (Berry) Moore, both natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Younglove have had five children, three of whom are living. Their names are Dessie, born February 20, 1875; Ethel, born September 23, 1877; Charlie, born January 27, 1880, died July 27, 1885; the next was an infant son (still-born), born November 23, 1882; and the youngest is Charles H., born June 11, 1886. Mr. ancl Mrs. Younglove belong to the Lutheran Church. Mr. Younglove is a member of the F. & A. M. and K. of H. lodges, and a Democrat in politics. He at present holds the office of assessor in Tipton Township, having been elected in the spring of 1886. In the nominating convention he received the largest majority that has ever been given in the township. He began poor, having nothing but the clothes upon his back at twenty-one years of age. By dint of industry and perseverance he has, though young, already placed himself in easy circumstances. To his first little farm he has added fifty acres more, making eighty in all. His farm is fitted up with good fences and buildings, and more than half of it is in cultivation. He is pushing and enterprising and a successful farmer, and shows what can be done by perseverance, energy and pluck.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Tipton Township

ELIAS BECHDOL, farmer, was born in Adams County, Penn., January 9, 1818, son of David and Mary Bechdol, also natives of Pennsylvania, who came with their family and settled in Tipton Township in 1844, and where they lived until their deaths. They were widely known, and among the influential people of their community. Elias passed his early life at home, received a common school education in the early schools according to the pioneer methods of teaching. When eighteen years old he began to work at the blacksmith's trade, continuing in this occupation for a few years. July 1, 1840, he was married to Mary Stough, who was born Jnne 30, 1823, in Franklin County, Penn. She was one of those true backwoods housewives who bravely aided her husband in such duties as were common in that early day. After coming to Cass County Mr. Bechdol engaged in farming, and has continued in that occupation to the present time, having now a valuable farm in Section 34, Washington Township, which he cleared and improved, and here expects to pass the remainder of his life. The mother died December 18, 1880. She was a Christian lady and a member of the Lutheran Church. The following children were born to Mr. Bechdol: William H., born December 29, 1841 (at the age of nineteen he volunteered in Company K, Ninth Indiana Regiment, at the battle of Shiloh was taken sick, was sent back to Terre Haute, Ind., where he died June 20, 1862); Mary E., born February 14, 1844, now the wife of Daniel Smith; Hannah C., born March 5, 1846; Sarah E., born November 5, 1848, died September 25, 1875; Samuel P., born December 20, 1850, married to Sydney C. Spear; Nancy A., born April 30, 1853, died October 9, 1854; Alice J., born March 3, 1855; Sylvester, born October 28, 1857, died October 10, 1859; Orphie C., born November 21, 1859; Letitia F., born January 5, 1862; Amanda A., born August 11, 1865; and Ora W., born July 31, 1868 . Mr. Bechdol is a Democrat, and a member of the Lutheran Church.

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Washington Township

THOMAS BRADFIELD was born and reared in Ireland, his birth occurring September 19, 1819; his parents were Thomas and Constance (Good) Bradfield. The father was born in the parish of Bradfield, England, and emigrated to Ireland in 1809. His ancestors were noted for their devotion to the Church of England, many of them being prominent ministers in the Protestant Church. Our subject spent his early life with his parents, who were wealthy freeholders, and was liberally educated. April 14, 1842, he was united in marriage with Mary Dean, daughter of Thomas and Mary(Lanktree) Dean, both of whom are natives of Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Bradfield began life together, his occupation being that of a farmer. In 1830 they immigrated to America and settled in Logansport, where they remained five years, then removed to Elmwood Farm, where he now resides. To their union have been born six children: Thomas D., born January 14, 1847, who is a graduate of Ann Arbor, Mich., was married to Sarah V. Parks, is a prominent physician of Grand Rapids, Mich., and has been twice elected to the Legislature of his State; the second child is Constance, born February 10, 1844 , now the wife of John W. Morrison; John W., born September 9, 1845, was a graduate of the law department of the Ann Arbor University, and shortly after completing his course died July 26, 1869; Richard was born December 9, 1847, was united in marriage with Cora Stafford, and at present resides on the old farm; Benjamin D., was born July 9, 1850, also a graduate of Ann Arbor, was married to Mary Carney, and is engaged in the practice of medicine in Carroll County, Ind.; the youngest child, Mary E., was born April 10, 1854, and is now living at home. Mr. Bradfield owns a farm comprising 170 acres of excellent land; he takes a good interest in the public affairs of his community, of which he is a highly respected member. He is a kind and courteous gentleman, of the old and genuine kind, a Democrat in politics, and himself and family are communicants of the Episcopal Church.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Washington Township

O. P. BURKIT, a, native of the township in which he now resides, was born May 26, 1854, a son of David and Susannah McDowell Burkit, natives respectively of Ohio and Indiana. He was reared on his father's farm, received a good practical education, and on reaching man's estate, ernbarked on life's voyage for himself. Although he began life poor, he has, by hard work and well directed enterprise, become the owner of a fine farm in Section 33, Washington Township, where, besides carrying on farming in its various branches, he deals largely in stock. He always takes an active interest in matters pertaining to the welfare of his community, and served two terms as trustee of his township, giving complete satisfaction. In politics he advocates the principles of the Democratic party, and as a member of this organization is the present candidate for office of sheriff. He is a member of the I. O. O, F. and is possessed of energy and determination, and these qualities, coupled with honesty and a desire to please, will undoubtedly make him one of the county's most reliable and successful citizens. Miss Margaret A. Robinson, a native of Cass County, born August 10, 1853, became his wife on October 16, 1873. Three children have blessed this union, Zoah A., born July 20, 1874; Dennis L., born December 9, 1877; and Pearlie A., born February 24, 1879, all of whom are living. The parents are members of the Christian Church.

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Washington Township

WILLIAM CONDON is one of the leading farmers of Washington Township. He was born February 18, 1825, in Baltimore County, Md., and is the second of a family of ten children born to Robin B. and Cordelia (Dillwarth) Condon, natives of Ireland and Maryland respectively. The father immigrated to America in 1813 and settled in Maryland, where he married in 1818. He was a shoernaker by occupation, and engaged in this business for eighteen years in the city and vicinity of Baltimore. In 1836 he removed to Licking County, Ohio, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. Here William passed his early life, his schooling being limited to the county schools, and when twenty-one years old he started out for himself and his labors have met with deservecl success. In 1867 he came to Cass Couilty and settled on the farm where he now lives, which embraces 362 acres of fine tillable land; besides this he owns valuable property in Logansport, also in Iowa. He was married in 1850 to Nary Paterson, who was born Norember 1, 1832, in Licking County, Ohio, a daughter of James and Margaret (Castorline) Paterson. Five children were born to this union: Clarence, born September 24, 1852, died in 1854; Ella, born February 24, 1856, now the wife of Dr. J. M. Ward, and residing in Washington Township; Maggie, born July 12, 1859, died in 1862; Libbie, born July 6, 1861, died in 1862; and William D., born September 28, 1865. The parents have been connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church for over thirty years. Mr. Condon is a Republican, a member of the F. & A. M. and is one of the enterprising and go-ahead men of Cass County.

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Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

JAMES H. CRAIN was born in Warren County, Ohio, August 29,1809, son of Elihu anf Mary (Clark) Crain, natives of New Jersey, and of English extraction. Elihu Crain, the father, was born in 1775, and at the age of six years removed with his father, Elihu Crain, Sr., who was an old Revolutionary soldier, from New Jersey to Kentucky, where they remained seven years; then removed to Ohio, settling near Montgomery, Hamilton County. Here our subject's father engaged in brick-laying, and assisted in constructing the first brick house in Cincinnati. About the year 1800 the father removed to Warren County, Ohio, and purchased a tract of land and began clearing up a home. Here James H. passed his boyhood days, aiding his parents and attending the district school, where he acquired a rudimentary knowledge from books, on which he has been enabled to build largely in later years; and his early training on his father's farm has stood him in good stead through life, he having devoted his energies principally to agriculture. At the age of sixteen his father presented him with $100, with which he purchased eighty acres of land and began improving; also worked at carpentering. In 1845 he settled on his present farm - for which he paid $300, and on which there were scarcely any improvements – developed it from forest wildness to cleared and fertile fields, and reared a family to industrious habits. October 7, 1841, he married Elizabeth M. Ensmininger, a native of Pennsylvania, born February 1, 1822. Eight children are the fruits of this marriage, namely: Melissa, born October 23, 1842; Joseph E., born June 2, 1844; Horace B., born March 3, 1848, died September 14, 1851; William F., born June 15, 1850; Melton, born July 26, 1852; Lucetta, born January 29, 1853; Harriet A., born November 21, 1856; and John G., born August 10, 1859. Mr. Crain has been an active member of the Baptist Cllnrch for over fifty years, his wife is also a member of the same church; both are well respected by all who know them.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

JOHN CREEKMORE was born in Butler County, Ohio, July 7, 1810. His parents are Horatio and Diana (Townsend) Creekmore, the former born in 1773, near Richmond, Va., and the latter born in 1794, near Union Court House, S. C. They were married in 1809, and settled in Butler County, Ohio, where our subject passed his boyhood days on his parents' farm, until at the age of seventeen removed with them to Preble County, Ohio, where he remained until he attained his majority. At this age he began to do for himself, by engaging in farming, and in 1831 he removed to Warren County, Ohio, remaining until 1833, when he immigrated to Indiana, settling in Carroll County. In 1850 he came to Cass County and purchased a tract of land, upon which he now lives. His occupation through life has principally been farming, but he worked at carpentering for ten or twelve years. November 16, 1834, he was married to Celia Cox, who was born in Warren County, Ohio, in 1813, a daugllter of John and Sarah Cox, respected citizens of Carroll County, Ind. One child was born to this union. Mary, who died in infancy. After the death of Mrs. Creekmore Mr. Creekmore chose for his second wife Mrs. Nancy (Fauts) Radel, to whom he was married February 8, 1849. She is the daughter of David and Sarah (Moss) Fauts, natives of North Carolina. Nancy was born March 22, 1823, in Montgomery County, Ohio, and was united in marriage January 19, 1843, to Christian Radel, by whom she became the rnother of two children: Lovilla (deceased) and Sarah. Mr. Radel departed this life March 6, 1846. To Mr. and Mrs. Creekmore have been born four children: Lovicy, born December 12, 1850, died June 11, 1881; Lavina, born February 9, 1852, died November 3, 1861; Elizabeth, born July 5, l856 (now wife of Cornelius Spohn); and John A., born February 24, 1867. Mr. Creekmore began life with little or nothing, and a good farm in Section 33, Washington Township, shows with what success he has managed his business. He is now living a retired life on the home farm, and he and family are respected by all who know them.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

JOHN S. CROCKETT, a native Hoosier, was born in Carroll County April 19, 1831, son of William P. and Mary A. (Staidley) Crocketti, natives of Ohio and Kentucky, respectively. John S. lived at home with his parents, attending the schools of the neighborhood and working on his father's farm till his marriage, March 2, 1865, on which day he was wedded to Miss Mary J., daughter of John Circle, a citizen of Washington Township. Mrs. Crockett was born in July, 1839. Immediately after his marriage Mr. Crockett began farming on his own responsibility. He now owns an estate comprising 153 acres of prime land, with good improvements, and he is considered a model farmer. His property has all been acquired by hard labor, economy and good management. Mr. and Mrs. Crockett have eight children, viz.: Frank H. born January 6, 1861; Clara C., born July 17, 1862; Leroy M., born November 21, 1863; Luella J., born November 16, 1865; Mattie A., born December 11, 1867; Sarah R., born September 9, 1869; John C., born January 11, 1873; and Mary E., born October 25, 1874, all of whom are living. Mr. Crockett is a Republican, has served as township assessor, and is a highly esteemed citizen, having worked his way up from almost nothing to a competency.

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Edited by Thomas B. Helm
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Washington Township

JOHN G. DIETZ, retired farmer, was born in Germany September 17, 1806. He immigrated to America in 1831, locating in Philadelphia, Penn., where he began his career in the New World as a lumber dealer. While here he was united in marriage with Christina Granson, and in 1838 he moved to Lebanon County, Penn., thence westward, in 1865, to Cass County, where he has since resided. To Mr. Dietz and wife the following children were born: Charles, John, Anna, Henry, Elizabeth and Sarah, all of whom are living. Charles resides in Illinois, Henry in Pennsylvania; the remaining children living in Cass County. Mrs. Dietz died in December, 1881. Mr. Dietz has, by patient industry and frugality, become the owner of a good farm in Section 36, Washington Township. He is a liberal contributor to anything in the interest of his adopted State and county, and is a devout member of the Lutheran Church.

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Washington Township

CANADA GARD (deceased) was one of the most prominent citizens of Cass County, a native of Union County, Ind., and born October 1, 1823, son of Lot and Ann (Vance) Gard. When quite young his parents died, after which sad event he made his home with his cousin, John Gard. His education was obtained in the common schools, and September 20, 1849, he was married to Mary Rinehart, a native of Preble County, Ohio, born March 3, 1830, a daughter of David and Magdaline (Fellerd) Rinehart. After marriage Mr. Gard resided in Preble County till 1854; then removed to Cass County and settled in Section 31, Washington, where he purchased eighty acres of unimproved land, which he cleared and made a home, and resided upon until his death, which occurred October 6, 1870. He was a self-made man, and his battle against poverty was succassful. He was industrious, honest and upright and true to all of life's obligations, and his death was universally mourned, his widow surviving until April 18, 1878. They were the parents of the following children: Hugh I., born December 29, 1850; Jacob F., born September 16, 1853, died October 16, 1875; David L., born April 11, 1856; Obed C., born March 7, 1859; Lydia M., born October 5, 1862; John W., born April 19, 1865; Sarah R., born September 15, 1867, died November 6, 1884; and Mary E., born January 2, 1870. After the death of the mother the care of the family devolved on the eldest son, Hugh, who, with hereditary resolution, took up the task so sacredly imposed upon him, and continues to reside upon the home farm. Obed C., the fourth child, was united in marriage with Miss Dilla M. Bridge, a daughter of John and Margaret, and now resides in Young America.

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Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

MRS. AMELIA GARVEZ is a native of Union County, Ind., where she was born Febmary 17, 1817, a daughter of William and Rebecca Elder, natives of Pennsylvania and Ohio, respectively. The parents were married in Warren County, Ohio, where they resided three years; then immigrated to Union County, Ind. Here our subject passed her young days attending the district schools, receiving a fair education, and at the age of twenty-one was united in marriage with Abraham Garver, a son of Christian and Elizabeth Garver, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. Garver was also a native of Pennsylvania, was born July 14, 1813. When he was quite young his parents removed to Preble County, Ohio, where he passed his boyhood days on a farm and assisting his parents until he was twenty-one, at which age he began to do for himself. He and his wife began married life as renters in Union County, Ind., where they resided until 1862, in which year they removed to Cass County and settled on the farm where Mrs. Garver now resides, and which consisted of 320 acres of wild land. They engaged in clearing and farming until Mr. Garver's death, which occurred July 18, 1884, greatly mourned by his family and friends, and highly respected by the whole community for his purity and probity of character. He left in very comfortable circumstances, thanks to his foresight and tender regard for them, his widow, and children, named as follows: Jonathan A., born March 11, 1839; William M., born April 2, 1842, died April 18, 1843; Angeline, born January 1, 1844, died July 18, 1845; Mary E., born May 6, 1845, died February2 4, 1859; James L., born January 24, 1847; Lemuel E., born December 19, 1848; Louis F., born February 27, 1851; Louisa V., born February 13, 1853, died April 19, 1885; Emanuel W., born April 2, 1855; and Rebecca E., born March 21, 1857. Louis F., the seventh child, was reared on the farm and chose farming for his occupation. December 9, 1880, he married Margaret J. Shields, a native of Cass County, born June 26, 1864, and by whom he is the father of three children: Edison M., born September, 1881; Anna A., born November 18, 1883; Earl F., born September 18, 1885, all of whom are living. Mrs. Garver now resides on the old home farm. With her dwells her daughter Rebecca, now the wife of James McMath, to whom she was married December 28, 1879.

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Washington Township

ROMAN GREMELSPACHER is a native of Germany, where he was born February 27,1836, son of Andrew and Rosa (Eckman) Gremelspacher, natives of Germany. He received only a comrnon school education, and at the age of twenty left the land of his birth, crossed the Atlantic, and became a resident of the United States. He locatecl near Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked at carpentering and continued to reside one year, and then removed to Union County, Ind., where he remained until 1865, in which year he came to Cass County and purchased the farm where he now resides. After corning to Cass County he followed carpentering for a short time, after which he devoted his entire attention to farming. Mr. Gremelspacher began for himself a poor boy, and the characteristic traits of German people, consisting of industry and frugality, have been a marked feature in his life, and by hard labor he has secured a well improved farm located in section 32, Washington Township. On August 15, 1867, he was married to Matilda Martin, who was born February 19, 1848, in Somerset County, Penn., a daughter of Peter and Rebecca (Long) Martin. Five chilclren were the fruits of this union: Marvin L., born April 4, 1868; William A., born October 16, 1870; John F., born March 11, 1873; Charles A., born June 4, 1877, died June 15, 1878; Rosa R., born August 27, 1880. The parents are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Gremelspacher is a Republican, and one of the enterprising ancl progressive men of his township.

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Washington Township

JOSEPH GURTHIE, farmer, was born February 2, 1841, in Switzerland County, Ind., son of William and Margaret (Jaap) Gurthie, natives of Scotland. The father was born in 1793 and immigrated to the United States in 1820, settling in Switzerland County, Ind. The mother was born August 7, 1812, came to America in 1819, also settled in Switzerland County, Ind. They were married in 1812, and in 1846 removed to Cass County, where they resided until their respective deaths, which occurred as follows: The father died September 9, 1855, and the mother July 2, 1881. They were farmers by occupation, honest citizens, and obliging neighbors; were the parents of twelve children: John, William, Agnes, Thomas, Jane, Alexander, Anna, Isaac, Joseph, James, Elizabeth and Robert, all of whom are living, except Isaac and Agnes. Joseph came with his parents from Switzerland County, was reared upon a farm, secured a good English education, and for a number of years was engaged as a teacher in the public schools of Whitley, Carroll and Cass Counties. December 20, 1862, he enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Indiana Battery, with which he remained until he received an honorable discharge on August 3, 1865. He was an active participant in numerous hotly contested engagements, among which was the siege of Knoxville, the Atlanta campaign, Columbia, Franklin and Nashville. He was married at the age of twenty-eight to Angenette, daughter of William and Martha Plank, respected citizens of Carroll County, Ind. The wife and mother died November 28, 1870, after bearing one child – Elburton, born November 16, 1870, died February 13, 1871. July 4, 1872, Mr. Gurthie married for his second and present wife, Caroline M. Bradley, adopted daughter of Charles and Sarah Bradley. She was born July 3, 1847, in Medina County, Ohio, where she received a good education, thus enabling her to teach in the public schools of her native State. The greater portion of Mr. Gurthie's life has been passed in farming; he began life a poor boy, and although not a man of great wealth, yet he has, by hard labor and frugality, secured a valuable farm, located on Section 6, Washington Township. He is one of the prominent and progressive men of his township, takes an active interest in educational matters, and is always identified with the progress of his community. Politically he is a Democrat, and at one time held the office of justice of the peace.

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Washington Township

JAMES GUY, one of the oldest residents of Washington Township, was the youngest son of a family of seven children born to John and Mary (Richardson) Guy. The former was a native of North Carolina and the latter a native of Ireland, both being of Irish descent. About 1800 they were united in marriage and began life together in North Carolina. About 1808 they immigrated to Wayne County, this State, and settled on a farm and resided there until 1828, when they removed to this county and settled on the land where Logansport now stands; then in 1831 they moved north of Logansport into Bethlehem Township, where they resided until 1848, when they came to Tipton Township, where they resided until the death of Mr. Guy, which occurred in January, 1852. Mr. Guy made his home with his children until his death, which occurred in January, 1856. Mr. Guy was a member of the Christian Church they are interred in what is known as the Tabor Prairie Cemetery. James, our subject, was born in Wayne County, this State, May 23, 1817. He spent his boyhood and youth principally in this county, receiving a fair education for that day of log schoolhouses. At the age of twenty-four he began to do for himself by engaging in farming. He had purchased a farm, in Section 34, of wild land, and he began to clear up a home. At twenty-five years of age, or on August 12, 1841, he was united in marriage with Sarah A. Wasson, daughter of David and Elizabeth (Fleming) Wasson, a native of North Carolina, of Irish extraction. Sarah A. wns born January 18, 1821, in Wayne County, this State, where she spent her young life, receiving a fair education. Mr. and Mrs. Guy were blessed with tenl children, namely: John F., born July 17, 1842; Louisa, April 3, 1844; Jefferson, February 5, 1846; Priscilla, born January 25, 1848, died in October, 1848; David, born October 15, 1849; Minerva A., March 25, 1852; Martha A., August 12, 1854; Emma J., March 22, 1857; Granvil, March 10, 1859; James D., December 29, 1860; Ida E., February 29,1864; Emma Jane, died November 17, 1885. Those deceased are interred as follows: Priscilla, in the Tabor Prairie Graveyard, and Emma J., in the Miller Graveyard, Deer Creek Township. Mr. and Mrs. Guy are members of church. Mr. Guy is a member of the Dunkard Church, Mrs. Guy of the Christian Church. Politically Mr. Guy is a Democrat and firmly believes in the principles of his party; he voted for James R. Polk, and has voted the ticket ever since. He began life a very poor man, and when he moved on to the farm where he now resides, he had nothing but his empty hands and awilling heart, but by dint of industry and perseverance he has accumulated considerable property. He now owns one of the best farms in Section 34; it contains 240 acres of fine tillable land. His improvements are modern, and a visit to his home will convince one that Mr. Guy believes in substantial improvements; being raised on a farm he adopted this as a life profession, and today is one of Washington Township's most successful farmers. He and Mrs. Guy are now in fair health, and bid fair to live and enjoy many years of happy old age where they have spent the best part of their lives in milking a comfortable home. He has seen the wilderness of many timbered lands transformed into beautiful farms, and the village of Logansport into a beautif ul thriving city.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

LOUIS J. LEEDY, farmer. Among the pioneers of Cass County are the parents of him whose name heads this sketch. The father, Daniel Leedy, was a native of Pennsylvania, and on September 22, 1840, was united in marriage with Elizabeth Nelson. The mother was born October 9, 1824, in Hamilton County, Ohio, a, daughter of William and Mary A. (Butler) Nelson, who came to Rush County in an early day; thence, in the winter of 1864 or 1865, removed to Cass County and settled in Clay Township, where they purchased a large tract of unimproved land and began to make a home for themselves. Daniel Leedy and wife located in Washington Township, and were the parents of the following children: Susannah, born May 14, 1842, died April 22, 1885; Esther C., born April 24, 1844, died October, 1845; Ira N., born June 12, 1847; Andrew B., born April 1, 1849; Mary A., born April 22, 1851; Louis J., born July 30, 1854; William H., born October 10, 1855; Rebecca A., born October 27, 1857; Charlotte J., born January 15, 1860; Amy S., born October 7, 1861, died March 13, 1865; Oliver M., born February 15, 1864, died January 27, 1866, and Henry D., born January 18, 1866. The father died September 3, 1868. He was an honored and esteemed citizen and a member of the Dunkard Church. The mother is still living in Washington Township, and is also a member of the Dunkard Church. Louis J., the immediate subject of this sketch, is the sixth child, and was born upon the farm where he now lives. He received a common school education, and on attaining his twenty-second year commenced farming for himself, which has since been his occupation. October 3, 1876, he was married to Clarence E. Tully, who was born in Union County, Ind., August 14, 1850. This marriage has been fruitful in the birth of four children: Percy W., born August 7, 1877; Olive G., born February 18, 1879, died in infancy; Claudius C., born July 5, 1880; and Karl F., born September 17, 1882. Mr. Leedy began farming on the old homestead, in which he owns a third interest. He is one of the progressive and prominent young men of his township, and both he and wife belong to the Christian Church at Logansport.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
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Washington Township

AMERICA J. LYON, the subject of this sketch, was born August 24, 1833, in Brown County, Ohio; when she was eight years old her parents moved to Shelby County, this State, and five weeks later, her mother was called away. America was the third of a family of seven children born to James and Matilda (Davour) Charles, natives of Ohio, and the former of Irish, the latter of Holland-Dutch descent; the children were Andrew J., Nancy, America J., James W., Robert G., Alvira, William E., of whom Alvira, William and James W. are deceased. America came to this county with her parents in 1846, and settled in Jackson Township, January 23, 1852. She was married to Almon Lyon, the eldest son of Charles and Sarah Lyon, the former born January 27, 1791, the latter born December 26, 1795. Almon was born in Ohio, June 20, 1818; here he spent his boyhood and youth. To this union was born five children, namely: Henry G., born October 16, 1853; Amanda J., June 4, 1855; Charles W., April 20, 1863; Almon, May 2, 1866 and Stephen, April 23, 1873, all of whom are now living. Mr. Lyon was called away on July 5, 1877, and, strange to say, twenty- two years before this, to the day, his father died. Mr. Lyon was one of the respected citizens of this county and a successful farmer; by dint of industry he accumulated considerable property, and left to his widow and children a comfortable home, consisting of 320 acres of fine land. Mrs. Lyon still continues to reside on the old home farm, and takes pride in educating her children. She is now in good health, is a little past the meridian of life and bids fair to enjoy many years of happy old age. Charles owns a home of his own adjoining his mother's. Amanda, Almon and Stephen are living at home with their mother. Henry is married and lives in the vicinity.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

JESSE MARTIN, farmer, is a native of Somerset County, Penn., where he was born May 4, 1834, son of Peter and Rebecca (Long) both natives of Pennsylvania, and of German extraction. They were married in their native State, in 1828, immigrated to Cass County in October, 1849, and purchasing several hundred acres of heavy timber land, on Section 27, Washington Township, there located and engaged in farming. Jesse is the third child of a family of eight children born to his parents, and was reared upon the farm, and in addition to the education received at the common schools, attended the seminary at Logansport, and afterward was engaged in teaching school. At the age of twenty-two he began to do for himself, and accordingly purchased 80 acres, where he now lives. This farm he has increased to 275 acres, besides giviug to two of his sons a good farm. He married Miss Christina, daughter of John and Barbara (Leibenguth ) Mummey, October 8, 1857. This lady was born May 13, 1833, in Northamton County, Penn., and has born her husband these children: Emmeline M ., born August 4, 1858, wife of John Wendling; Edwin F., born January 13, 1860; Rolland T., born May 9, 1862; Albert J., born March 15, 1864; Irvin D., born May 14, 1866; John P., born October 19, 1868; Mannasah M., born January 11, 1871, and Franklin O., born May 13, 1873. Two sons, namely Albert and Irvin D., are being educated in Wabash College at Crawfordsville, Ind. Mr. Martin has made his own way in the world, and is respected for his energy and his personal character. Himself and entire family are members of the Presbyterian Church, in which he has held the position of elder since 1858. Politically he is a Republican.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
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Washington Township

JOHN PALMER, farmer, was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, February 9, 1842, and is the eldest of a familyof seven children born to Amos and Fennetta (Hays) Palmer, natives of Ohio. John was reared in Ohio until thirteen years of age, coming with his parents in 18355 to Cass County. They settled in Clinton Township, where they remained only a few months, then removed to Loganspor, where they resided one year, when they removed to Section 24, Washington Township, which has ever since been their home. Our subject received a good common school education, and embarked on his career as a school-teacher, which profession he followed with marked success for some time, and in addition to teaching also engaged in farming. October 20, 1870, he was married to Mary Best, a native of Cass County, born May 18, 1843, a daughter of Christian and Sarah E. (Housman) Best. Three children were born to this union: Charles, born May 28, 1874; George H., born February 20, 1876, and Adelbert L., born September 27, 1878; they also have living with them Miss Alice Kensinger, who has made her home with the parents for twelve years. Mr. Palmer owns a fine farm of l60 acres, under a good state of cultivation. As a Democrat he is always interested in public affairs, and has held the office of township trustee two terms, which trust he has filled with credit to himself and constituents. He is also a member of the Logansport & Rock Creek Gravel Road Company, of which he holds the position of president. He is one of Washington Township's best and most energetic citizens.

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Washington Township

MATTHEW H. PIERSON, farmer is a native of Butler County, Ohio, where he was born March 28, 1843, son of Cyrus and Maria, (Curtwright) Pierson, the former a native of New Jersey, the latter of Ohio. Matthew H. spent his boyhood days in his native State, attended the common school from which he obtained a fair education, and in 1857 came to White County, Ind., with his parents, with whom he remained until their respective deaths, which occurred as follows: The father died October 26, 1874, and the mother May 8, 1884. They were highly esteemed citizens, respected by all who knew them. ETP n ah married December 6, 1866, to Miss Mary A . Jenness, a daughter of Oliver and Christena Jenness, and a native of Miami County, Ind., born December 27, l846. Six children were bom to this union: Oliver J., born September 25, 1867; Carrie J., born December 2, 1869; Lillie G., born May 6, 1876; Emma L., born June 2, 1878; Merchessa M., born May 4, 1880, and Christena, born December 17, 1881, all of whom are now living. The occupation of Mr. Pierson has always been farming, he at present owning a good farm in Section 27, Washington Township. He is looked upon as one of the best citizens of his township. His politics is Republican.

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Washington Township

WILLIAM SNIDER, SR., one of the pioneers of Cass County, was born in Bradford County, Penn., March 21, 1814, his parents also being natives of the “Keystone State” and of German extraction. Our subject was reared upon a farm, receiving such education as the common schools of that day afforded. His father dying when he was only eight years old, the lad was bound out to Simon Shatchur, with whom he remained until he was seventeen. In 1838 he came to Miami County, Ohio, where he worked at carpentering, and in 1845, removed to Cass County. He entered a quarter section in Section 20, Deer Creek Township, where he spent years of toil in clearing and making a home. On attaining his majority he received $180 as a legacy from home, this being his start in life, and upon which he has built up his present wealth. This was the beginning of accnmulation, and he now owns 430 acres of choice land, all of which is highly improved. In 1876 he purchased twenty acres of unimproved land located in Section 11, Washington Township, and near the city limits. This he had nicely improved, and here he expects to spend the remainder of his life amid the comforts and luxuries of a pleasant home, having amassed a sufficient fortune to retire from active life. September 29, 1839, he was married to Miss Catherine Senseman, a native of Lancaster County, Penn., born September 23, 1823, a daughter of William and Catherine Senseman, also natives of Lancaster County. Their children are fourteen in number, and named as follows: Justina, born February 12, 1841; Elizabeth, born September 17, 1842; Samuel, born September 1, 1844; Henrietta, born August 30, 1846, died October 18, 1847; John, born October 15, 1848; William, born December 10, 1850; Franklin, born December 27, 1852, died March 9, 1879; Mary, born January 13, 1855; Catherine J., born June 2, 1857; Sarah, born May 19, 1859, died June 26; 1868; Charles, born April 27, 1861; Allen, born September 26, 1863; Martha, born October 1, 1865, and Minnie, born January 24, 1868. The deceased are interred in the Hoover Burying-ground, in Deer Creek Township. Mr. Snider possesses the confidence and esteem of the entire community. He and wife have been active rnernbers of the German Baptist Church for over thirty years.

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Washington Township

JOHN G. SEYBOLD, an old and respected citizen of Cass County, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, September 11, 1824, son of John G., Sr. and Jaccobina (Fullmer) Seybold, both of German extraction. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, received a common education, and at the age of twenty began life for himself as a farm hand. In his twenty-sixth yenr he married Ursula Munger, the nuptials being consummated July 19, 1849. Mrs. Seybold was born in Germany May 28, 1831, and when three years old came with her parents, Joseph and Mary (Rode) Munger, to the United States and located in Auglaize County, Ohio. Shortly after their marriage they rernoved to Darke County, Ohio, where they lived until 1864, in which year they came to Cass County and settled on the farm where they now live. Mr. Seybold began at the bottom of the ladder and steadily worked his way upward. He now owns a fine farm of 287 acres adjoining the city of Logansport, and his possessions are the true reward of industry and economy, and his career is a good example of what may be attained by well directed diligence. Eleven children were born to him: George, born April 30, 1850; Sarah J., born August 30, 1851; Rosetta, K., born October 10, 1853; John B., born January 10, 1856; Mary J., born January 29, 1858; Joseph A., born February 27, 1860; Henry S., born August 23, 1862; Charles I., born August 28, 1864; Oscar M., born November 30, 1866; Ira W., born October 7, 1869; and Clara U., born November 17, 1871; all of whom are now living. Mrs. Seybold is a member of the Catholic Church. Mr. Seybold takes an active part in the Cass County Agricultural Society, of which he has been director for thirteen years; also served as superintendent for four years.

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Washington Township

MRS. MARY C. STORER, widow of Samuel B. Storer, is a native of New Jersey, born September 15, 1817. She spent her early life at home, or until the death of her parents, Jonathan and Huldah (Denman) Miller. About the age of twelve years she immigrated to Union County, Ind., where she lived with her sister until her marriage, which was solemnized June 13, 1840. After their marriage they removed to Ohio, where they resided until 1851, then removed to Cass County and engaged in farming, which occupation the family has since followed. Samuel B. Storer was born August 11, 1811, in Middleses County, N. J. At the age of five years he came to Preble County, Ohio, and later became an apprentice to the tanner's trade, which occupation he followed until his marriage. He was an industrious citizen and universally respected by all who knew him, and h is death, which occurred December 23, 1884, was cause for great regret among neighbors and friends. He and wife were parents to six children: Isaiah, born August 21, 1841, died December 14, 1885; Mary A., born March 15, 1844; Silas, born October 3, 1847; Lorinda, born December 2, 1849; Adaline, born January 7, 1857, and William, born July 4, 1859. Mrs. Storer and her son, Silas, now reside comfortably and happily on the old homestead in Washington Township, and are considered among the best of their township's citizens.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

WILLIS R. TOUSLEY was born in the State of Michigan February 19, 1848, son of Isaac and Julia A. (Murdock) Tousley, natives of New York and of English and Scotch descent. They immigrated to Logansport in 1851, where they have since resided. Willis was reared by his parents, attended the schools of Logansport, from which he received a good education, and at the age of sixteen began life for himself by engaging in telegraphy, which occupation he has since followed. He was for a period of four years engaged in general merchanclising at Anoka, where at the present time he has charge of the telegraph office and is also railroad agent, which positions he has filled for twenty years. In 1870 he was married to Miss Alice Jackson, who died in 1872, after bearing one child, Charles E. February 1, 1875, Mr. Tousley was again married to Sadie K. Jackson, and this union has been fruitful in the birth of three children, namely: Mathew, Cleo and Lillie. Mr. Tousley started in life a poor boy and has made his way up the ladder of prosperity by innate ability, industry and management. He now owns and occupies the finest residence in Anoka, besides owning other valuable property. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow fraternities. He is a Democrat in politics, and one among the progressive citizens of Washington Township.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

JAMES S. TWELLS (deceased) mas born in Philadelphia, Penn., February 20, 1814, a son of Godfrey and Maria Twells, old and respected citizens of Philadelphia, Penn. James S. spent his early life at home with his parents, receiving a good education. He was unitecl in marriage with Harriet Henderson, a native of Chester County, Penn., and in 1841 came to Cass County, locating in Bethlehem Township. To them were born five children: Godfrey, born September 28, 1838; Elizabeth, born September 14, 1840; Maria, boru February 22, 1843; Richard, born May 11, 1845, and Mary, born September 29, 1847, died November 21, 1850. Mrs. Twells died December 21, 1849. Mr. Twells was again married May 20, 1852, to Rebecca Lytle, a native of the District of Columbia, born May 2, 1833, a daughter of John and Sarah (Sinclair) Lytle, natives of Pennsylvania and Maryland, respectively. The father was a prominent physician of the District of Columbia, and immigrated to Cass County in 1836, where he resumed the practice of his profession with success until his death, which occurred September 9, 1872. He was a highly esteemed citizen, and died in the religious belief of the Quakers. To the second marriage of our subject was born seven children, viz.: Sarah, born May 8, 1853; John, born February 2, 1855, died October 20, 1855; William S., born July 15, 1856, he was suddenly and accidentally killed while felling a tree on March 27, 1877; Julia D., born January 12, 1864; Wyndham S., born September 14, 1864; John L., born June 30, 1866, died May 8, 1885; and Ella, born August 19, 1869. Mr. Twells departed this life July 1, 1883; he was a good citizen, a kind husband and father, and his death was universally mourned in the neighborhood, especially by his devoted wife and family. Mrs. Twells is now residing on the home farm with her son Wyndham S.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

MICHAEL WENDLING, farmer and stockraiser, was born August 15, 1830, near Strausburg, France, his parents being John and Margaret (Schini) Wendling, also natives of France. Michael was raised in his native country through infancy and boyhoocl till he had reached the age of fifteen years, when he came with his parents to America, he having in the meantime received a good education in both French and German. The parents looking for a larger field in which to exercise their powers of thought and action, their desire led them to the great and free republic of the western continent. Emigrating from France in 1846, they located in Butler County, Ohio, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and here Michael remained with his parents until twenty-one years old. August 10, 1854, he was married to Mary M. Schmitt, daughter of George and Barbara Schmitt, natives of France. Mrs. Wendling was born July 5, 1830, in France, where she passed her early life and received a good education, and in 1848 came to America with her parents, who settled in Pittsburgh, Penn. Mr. Wendling began life with little or no capital, but with him steady effort has brought its legitimate fruit - success. He is the owner of a farm located in Section 34, Washington Township, on which he is engaged in the raising of fine stock. Mr. Wendling has had seven children, all of whom are living: John H., the eldest, was born August 28, 1855, is married to Emeline Martin, and lives in Tipton Township; George W., born January 4, 1857, is engaged in civil engineering in New Mexico; Christian F., born October 8, 1858, owns and controls a fine farm in Tipton Township; William B., born August 5, 1860, also engaged in civil engineering in New Mexico; Charles C., born September 5, 1864, farming on the home farm ; Jacob B., born October 14, 1867, and has just completed a course of civil engineering, graduating from the Danville (Ind.) College, July 17, 1886, and Eli E., born April 14,1871, engaged in farming at home. The parents are members of the Lutheran Church.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

HENRY WIPPERMAN, a respected citizen of Washington Township, was born in Germany February 23, 1832, and when an infant immigrated with his parents to the United States, locating in Pennsylvania, and when six years old removed to Cass County, settling in Clinton Township. Here young Henry was reared on a farm, attended the district schools, and at the age of sixteen began working at the carpenter's trade on his own responsibility, and followed this occupation for twenty years. In 1852 he went to California, and there engaged as a mill-wright, in also mining, until 1866, in which year he returned to Cass County. He was married, in California, February 14, 1861, to Matilda Ossenbeck, a daughter of Frederick and Maria Ossenbeck, natives of Germany. Mrs. Wipperman was born in Logansport, Ind., September 21, 1837. She received a good education in her native county, completing her studies in California, where she had gone to regain her health. Two children were born to this union: Franklin H., born December 15, 1861, and William F., born June 8, 1867, died August 8, 1867. The wife and mother died July 23, 1867, and for his present wife Mr. Wipperman selected Maria C. McGinnis, to whom he was married February 18, 1873. She is a daughter of Jacob and Ann (Pride) Short; was born January 29, 1837, in Sussex County, Del., and immigrated to Pennsylvania with her parents in 1839; thence, in 1847, to Cass County. By hard work and prudential economy Mr. Wipperman has obtained a competence, now owning two fine farms, besides several dwellings in Logansport, and is at present living at his pleasant country home, a short distance south of the city. He is a member of the Democratic party, and served one term as county cornmissioner. Himself and family are members of the English Lutheran Church.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township

MRS. MARGARET WOODLING was born in Union County, Penn., January 9, 1820, a daughter of Jonathan and Susan (Whittenmyres) Aurandt, also natives of Union County, Penn., and of German extraction. In 1827 they removed to Crawford County, Ohio, where they resided until their death. Our subject was reared by her parents, her educational advantages being such as were accorded in the country schools of that day. March 22, 1837, she became the wife of David Woodling, by whom she is the mother of fourteen children, whose names are as follows: Thomas J., born June 28, 1839; James H., born November 14, 1841; Reason L., born November 12, 1843; Martha J., born February 27, 1846, died March 13, 1846; William F., born July 10, 1847; Elizabeth A., born November 19, 1848 ; Maria S., born August 29, 1850; John I., born August 19, 1852, died April 7, 1854; Henry D., born September 20, 1854; Sarah E., born August 27, 1856 ; Samuel P., born May 25, 1858; Mary M., born June 2, 1861; Jonathan G., born March 11, 1863, and Charles E., born May 21, 1867. David Woodling, the father, was born February 20, 1815, in Union County, Penn., son of John and Susannah (Hendricks) Woodling, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of Pennsylvania, both being of German descent. David passed his boyhood days with his parents, receiving a good English and German education. He was an upright and industrious citizen, a prominent member of the Lutheran Church, and died April 16, 1882, after a long life of usefulness. Mrs. Woodling is now enjoying a quiet life on the home farm, which is one of the best in Section 33, Washington Township. She came to Cass County in 1845, and expects to pass the remainder of her days where she has spent the best part of her life. She is a worthy member of the Lutheran Church.

”History of Cass County, Indiana”
Edited by Thomas B. Helm
Brant & Fuller, Chicago, 1886
Washington Township