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WILLIAM FRAME

Source: 1881 H. W. Beckwith History, Montgomery Co IN (Chicago: HH Hill) p 464

William FRAME, farmer, Ladoga, son of William and Susan (DAVIS) Frame, was b. in Ky, Nov 27, 1817. In 1828 he came with his parents to Scott Twp, and settled a little N. of Parkersburg. The young William. received a good practical education while attending the various log cabin schools and was well drilled in the requirements of the pioneer and their many difficulties. In 1838 he went to Iowa, and while there was engaged in various connections with his farmings until 1849 when he returned to this county. In the spring of 1850 he came to Clark Township and took charge of the farm of Mr. Jacob HARSHBARGER. April 3, 1850 he was married to Miss Ann, daughter of Jacob and Saloma (AMON) Harshbarger. She was born in Va March 3, 1830. They have 6 children living: Marcus D.L.; George W; Mary E; Jane S wife of Mr. Jerry GISH; John C. and Alice A. Mr. Frame is now engaged in farming and general stock raising on his farm adjoining the village of Ladoga on the North. - kbz

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Source: H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 427

William R. FRAME, farmer and stock raiser, Parkersburg. Old Uncle William Frame came to this township as early as 1828. He wa sone of those men of sterling worth who, when they enter a new country, at once begin to look after its moral and religous interests. William Robert Frame, the subject of this sketch, is his grandson and was born on Sept 6, 1851, in Scott Township, and was like his father and grandfather reared a farmer. During his youth he received a fair common school education. He was marr. June 24, 1875 to Miss Mary A, daughter of Mr. Thomas S. and Mary A. (POINTS) DOYLE, and was born in this County August 22, 1858. They have two children: Charley W and Minnie A, a very intelligent child in Feb 1880, became afflicted with spinal disease and now, in August 1880 is unable to walk, though her parents are using every means that money can procure for her restoration, having her treated by eminent physicians, both here and in Indianapolis. Mr. Frame's parents were George W. and Betsey (LAFOLLETT) Frame, the former dying Jan 26, 1863 and the latter still living. Mr. Frame has a fine farm of 160 acres and a very nice residence. -- kbz

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