Lost Creek Township
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WILLIAM H. ALVIS, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Vigo county, where he has lived all his life. His parents came to the county in an early day and located in Lost Creek township, where they were among the pioneers. They continued to reside in the county until their deaths, but on account of not having important dates the writer is unable to give the particulars.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 401
JEREMIAH ANDERSON, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Chattanooga county, North Carolina, in 1806, and came to Vigo county, Indiana, in 1832, and located in Lost Creek township. He first entered forty acres of land and paid government price. This was his first start, and by industry at one time he was the owner of 730 acres of as fine land as there was in Lost Creek township. But on account of his age he is unable to manage so much, and he has divided it with his children. In 1827 he was married to Rhoda UNDERWOOD. She died in 1871, and his second marriage was to Mrs. D. STEWART. Mr. ANDERSON has been a member of the Baptist church for thirty-eight years.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - pp. 393-394
ELISHA BAKER, carpenter and farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Woodford county, Kentucky, in 1824, and came to Vigo county in 1832. He has been a resident of this county all his life, with the exception of the time spent in the army. He served in Co. C, 31st reg. Ind. Vol. Inf., and in the 6th Cav. He participated in all the battles in which the 6th Cavalry was engaged, and after the war he returned to Vigo county, where he has remained ever since. He has been engaged in the building of houses, barns, etc. In 1846 he was married to Eliza McMULLEN, and she died in 1864.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 394
H. CHAMBERLAIN, farmer, Seeleyville, is a native of Vigo county, born in Harrison township in 1821. His parents were among the early settlers of the county. His father, Moody CHAMBERLAIN, was a native of New Hampshire; born November 3, 1791. In 1820 he was married to Miss B. DOLE, also a native of New Hampshire, born in 1795, and in 1820 they came to Vigo county, where they took an active part in improving a part of the land now owned by their son. Mr. CHAMBERLAIN served as associate judge for some time. He continued to reside in the county until his death, which occurred in 1862. Mrs. CHAMBERLAIN died in about 1868. The subject of this sketch now resides on the old homestead, where he has resided for many years. In 1853 he was married to Miss Mary E. DICKERSON, daughter of John DICKERSON, and they have a family of three children: Volney O., Imogen, and Fredric.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - pp. 391-392
MOODY CHAMBERLAIN, blacksmith, Seelyville, was born in Lost Creek township, Vigo county, Indiana, July 16, 1832. At eighteen years of age he went to Olinton, Indiana, and served an apprenticeship at the blacksmith trade, and after working a short time in Terre Haute, in 1853 he built a shop, where he now carries on his present business. He began business for himself, and by strict attention to his business has built up a trade equal to any in the country. In 1856 he was married to Miss Martha CLARK, a native of Hamilton county, Ohio, and by their marriage they have five children, two sons and three daughters: Ida M., Edwin C., Corriana, Harvey R. and Jennie.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - pp. 394-395
PETER COLLINS, farmer, Riley, was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1799, and at thirteen years of age his parents removed to Warren county, Ohio, where Mr. COLLINS remained for some time, working at the wagon-maker's trade. March 29, 1820, he was married to Miss Sarah MILLER, a native of Hamilton county, Ohio, born June 20, 1806. In 1836 they removed to Vigo county and settled in Lost Creek township, where he entered forty, and bought eighty, acres of land, and began improving. There being but little money with which to transact business, Mr. COLLINS would work at wagon-making to pay the men to build his present house. Mr. COLLINS is now in his eighty-second year, and after a life spent in hard work, and all the privations of a new country, he has the appearance of a man not over sixty. His wife lived to see her children develop into manhood and womanhood. She departed this life April 29, 1879, having had eleven children, of whom eight are now living: Josephus, Rebecca, wife of Alex. ROWAN; Thomas, Hannah, wife of W. LIGHT; Mary J., wife of B. HULBURD; Morton L., Sarah S., wife of L. ROBERTS, and Austin M. The dead were John, William and Lewis. Austin served in the late rebellion, in the 85th reg. and in the 149th Ind. Vol. Inf.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 396
ALEXANDER COOPER, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Blount county, Tennessee, in 1817, and came with his parents to Sullivan county, Indiana, in 1823. In 1824 he came to Vigo county and settled in Riley township, where his parents remained until their deaths: his father, James, dying in 1855, and his mother, Mary WERR, in the same year. Mr. COOPER lived at home until after his marriage to Miss Elizabeth McGRIFF, which occurred in 1842. In 1843 he became a resident of Lost Creek township, where he has lived ever since. He owns a farm of 120 acres, on which he has made most of the improvements. He has accumulated his property by hard work and by the help of a self-denying wife. Mr. COOPER served two terms as county surveyor. He is a member of the Christian church.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 392
JAMES DAILEY, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Parke county, Indiana, in 1838. His father, Benjamin, was a native of Butler county, Ohio, and came to Parke county in about 1828 and settled in Florida township, and was one of the early settlers of that township. Here he continued to live until his death, which occurred in 1863. His wife, Catharine REDON, is a native of Ohio, and now lives at the old homestead. James DAILEY resided for many years at home in Parke county, where he worked on the farm. In 1870 he became a resident of Vigo county. In 1859 he was married to Miss Zerelda KERR, a native of Parke county. She died in 1864, and he was married to her sister, Arminta KERR. They were the daughters of James KERR, who came to Parke county in 1818, where he resided until his death, which occurred in 1876. He took an active part in the war of 1812, particularly in the battle of the Thames. In 1840 he was elected to the legislature, and was afterward elected five consecutive terms. Mr. DAILEY has three children by his former wife: John O., Carrie E., and Ella, and two by his present wife: James T. and Katie. Mr. DAILEY is a member of the A.F. and A.M., Riley Lodge, No. 390. He is also a member of the Christian church.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 397
C.H. DANNELS, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Salem county, New Jersey, in 1813. The early part of his life was spent as a sailor and fisherman, which he began at fourteen years of age, and followed until twenty-four years of age. Afterward he came westward and located in Union county, Indiana, to which he brought the first threshing machine that was in that part of the country. He always advocated the cause of education, and has taken an active part in the building of school-houses and establishing schools in the community in which he has resided. After remaining in Union county for some time he came to Vigo county and located in Lost Creek township, where he has been quite extensively engaged in farming. When he began for himself he was a poor boy, but by economy and industry, step by step he has accumulated a handsome property of 200 acres of land, located seven miles east of Terre Haute, and has provided each of his children with a good farm. He has long been a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. He has been twice married. His first wife was Sarah NELSON, to whom he was united in 1840. After her death he was married to Melinda WILLIS, in 1860, daughter of John WILLIS. She was born in Union county, Indiana, in 1815.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 402
H.C. DICKERSON, farmer, Seelyville, was born in Vigo county, Indiana, in 1844. He served in the rebellion in Co. E, 183d reg. Ind. Vol. Inf., and has been a resident of the county all his life. He was married in 1871, and has a family of three children: Roscoe, Raleigh and George W. Mr. DICKERSON, in connection with his farm, keeps a country store, and by not having the rent to pay that they do in the city, he is able to compete with them in prices. By his courteous treatment of his many customers, he has not only established a good trade, but has gained many friends. He is a member of the Terre Haute Lodge, No. 51, I.O.O.F., and in politics he is a republican.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 399
L.W. DICKERSON, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Vigo county, Indiana, in 1835. His father, Samuel DICKERSON, was among the early settlers of the county, and was connected with the construction of the canal and other public works in an early day. L.W. DICKERSON's pursuits in life have been in the agricultural line. He is honest and upright in all his dealings, and respected by all who know him. He has been twice married. In 1859 he was married to Miss Carrie WISE, a native of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She died in 1864, and his second marriage was to Miss S.A. FERREL, a native of Sullivan county, Indiana. He is the father of one child by his former and one by his present wife.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 395
W.B. DICKERSON, farmer, Seelyville, was born in Butler county, Ohio, January 26, 1821. At the age of seventeen or eighteen his parents came to Lost Creek township, Vigo county, and settled on the National Road seven miles east of Terre Haute. His father, John DICKERSON, was born in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, in 1791, and in 1819 was married to Rhoda HOLLAND, a native of Jackson county, Georgia, born in 1800. She now resides in the county, and her husband departed this life January 3, 1878. W.B. DICKERSON, the subject of this sketch, has been a hard-working and enterprising man, always willing to take part in everything pertaining to the interest of the community in which he lives. In political affairs he is always foremost in behalf of the republican party. In 1846 he was married to Miss Phoebe DICKERSON, daughter of Samuel DICKERSON. She has been a faithful wife and kind mother to her three children, two daughters and one son: Rachel A., now wife of J.T. REYNOLDS; Martha E., wife of J.S. TILEY; and Samuel A., who is at home. Mr. DICKERSON has served the people of his township as justice of the peace for about eight years, and being of a social turn has gained many friends in the community in which he resides.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - pp. 396-397
C. EVERSOL, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, in 1814. When he was seven years of age his parents came to Floyd county, Indiana, and remained about three years, after which they removed to Vigo county in 1824, and lived three years. They then returned to Floyd county again, and in 1828 came to Vigo county, where Mr. EVERSOL has lived ever since. He now owns 120 acres of land, forty acres of which he entered. There were only three acres of land cleared, and the rest he has done himself. In 1841 he was married to Miss Nancy LATTY, a native of Owen county, Indiana. They have five children, three sons and two daughters: Jane E., Joseph, Jacob, John W. and Emma D. Mr. EVERSOL got his start by working for 85 per month, and taking part in store pay.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 393
F.W. FELLING, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Germany in 1818, and came to Vigo county in about 1853 and became one of the prominent farmers of Lost Creek township. He was married to Miss Augusta MATTIS, a native of Germany, and they have raised a respectable family of five children. Fredric H., born in this country, 1856, Aaron L., born in 1859, Clemnes in 1863, Henry in 1869 and Charles in 1871. Mr. FELLING has by industry and economy become the owner of a fine farm located within seven miles of Terre Haute.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 401
J.G. HAMILTON, farmer, Stanton, is a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania. When he was three years of age his parents came to Warren county, Ohio. He learned the shoemaker's trade and his life was spent in that occupation, more or less, until he came to Vigo county in 1851. He became one of the farmers of Lost Creek township, where he has continued to reside. He began without any aid, but by never-tiring industry he is the owner of 208 acres of fine improved lands in Vigo and Clay counties. In 1840 he was married to Miss Louisa THURSTON, a native of Warren county, Ohio. They have eleven children: Elizabeth, now wife of W. MILLER; Otha, James, Frank, Lemuel, Eliza, wife of T. GREEN; Chauncey, Fred, Grant, Charley and Cora. Otha, James and Frank served in the late war. Mr. HAMILTON is a member of the A.F. and A.M., Riley Lodge, No. 390.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 401
J.M. HARPER, farmer, Round House, was born in Hamilton county, Ohio, July 19, 1816, and in 1835 came to Vigo county, and for two years worked at drilling in a stone quarry for the government. The rock was used for the construction of the National Road. In this way he got a little ready money, with which he entered eighty acres of land and built a cabin in the woods and began to try to make a living. Merchandise was then high; salt was worth $7 a barrel. Mr. HARPER has been an industrious man, and at the present time has comfortably situated himself. In about 1838 he was married to Miss Eliza WYETH, daughter of E. WYETH, who was an early settler of this county. By their happy marriage they have six children: William G., who served in the army three years in the 43d reg. Ind. Vol. Inf.; Amy A., Catherine, wife of N. BEENER during her life; Maria, wife of H. TURNER; Sarah E., wife of M. HIDE; and Indiana, wife of F. BUTT. Mr. HARPER is a member of the A.F. and A.M., Riley Lodge, No. 390.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - pp. 395-396
PETER HUGHES, farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Ireland in 1815, and when a young man came to Kingston, Canada, where he served an apprenticeship at the stone-cutter's trade. after completing his trade he came to Buffalo, New York, where he worked some time, after which he came to Fort Wayne, Indiana, thence to New Orleans, and in 1833 he came to Vigo county, Indiana, where he continued to reside ever since. He spent the most of his time in farming, and by never-tiring industry he has become the owner of a handsome farm and everything to make life comfortable. March 24, 1839, he was married to Ellen DICKERSON, a native of Butler county, Ohio. She was born in 1824 and came to this county in 1830. They have six sons and four daughters: Sarah E., Rachel E., George W., James J., Levi G., John H., Peter E., Lourella T., Martha J. and Stephen C.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 395
W.R. JEFFERS - a biography isn't provided. However, you can view a picture of Mr. Jeffers online.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - p. 398
ELZA JONES, proprietor of saw-mill, and farmer, Terre Haute, was born in Henry county, Kentucky, in 1829; and when one year old his parents removed to Montgomery county, Indiana, thence to Sullivan county, where Mr. JONES remained until 1842. He engaged there in agricultural pursuits, and after spending one year on the Mississippi river, steamboating between Cincinnati and New Orleans, in 1843 he came to Vigo county, and began working in a saw-mill. Since that he has been the owner of six or seven mills, and has been quite extensively engaged in the manufacture of lumber. When he began in life for himself he began poor, but by industry and a strict attention to business, he has comfortably situated himself, and is the owner of a good farm consisting of 160 acres, and a saw-mill within six miles of Terre Haute. In 1850 he married Harriet WILGUS, daughter of R. WILGUS, who was an early settler of this county. Mr. JONES has been a member of the New Light church for many years, and for several years past he has been an ordained preacher of that denomination; he once preached for a number of years.
HISTORY OF VIGO AND PARKE COUNTIES, Together With Historic Notes on the Wabash Valley
H.W. Beckwith - 1880
Lost Creek Twp. - pp. 398-399
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