Epperson - William W.
William W. Epperson
Source: Atlas of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: Beers, 1878) p 52
EPPERSON, William W., Ladoga, Farmer, Section 27, son of Francis Epperson, was born in Buckingham Co, Va 1796, and d. in Putnam Co In 1873; and Tabitha Epperson, born in Culpepper Co Va 1794 and died in Putnam Co In 1865. Was born Aug 18, 1815, in Shelby Co Ky and settled with his parents in Putnam Co 1824. Oct 7, 1842, married Miss Nancy S. WRIGHT, and immediately moved on to a farm previously purchased, where they lived for 20 years, during which period the following named children were born: John B; Willis F; Keziah W (now Mrs. John C. GOODBAR); Juriah C; William S; Charles J; died Oct 21, 1861; Nancy E.A; Daniel W.V;, died Dec 2, 1864. in 1863, Mr. Epperson moved to this County and on Aug 25, 1868, Mrs. Epperson Died. After 4 years, he marr. Mrs. Lou A, widow of Benniah HOSTETTER, deceased. By this marriage there are 3 children: Adelia, Walter W and Eva May. Mrs. Hostetter-Epperson was born in Bath County KY Feb 14, 1837, and had the following named children by Mr. Hostetter: Mary A, David b, William R, Henry B, Mattie J and BS Hosetter. Eliz. died in infancy. Mr. Epperson is a member of the Missionary Baptist Church, while Mrs. Hostetter is a Presbyterian; and they live in thier pleasnat home a view of which is seen in this Atlas, happy and contended, surrounded by a large family of children. Mr. Epperson. has been a lifelong Democrat, of strict integrity and an advocate of hard money. - typed by kbz