Hartman - William
Source: H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana. (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p. 184
William HARTMAN, retired, Crawfordsville, was b. in Va, Jan
12, 1804 on a farm and had only a limited education. He is the
son of John and Mary Hartman. They came to Clark Co, IN in 1814.
Mr. Hartman served nearly 7 years in Clark Co. in the tanning and
currying business and in 1828 he settled in the city of
Crawfordsville. For many years he was engaged in thegrocery and
drygoods trade. When he came to this city he was afoot and alone.
He has been very successful and is now living in private life
enjoying the fruits of his labors. He has been a Mason since 1836
and is a republican. He was married the first time in 1829 to
Elizabeth LEE. His second marriage was in 1847 to Martha A.
SHANKLIN. They have 4 children living. Two of their sons, Samuel
L. and David W. were in the army, Samuel having raised an
artillery company from this place. Mrs. Hartman had a son, John
A. who was a Lt. in the army and at Pittsburg Landing. The other
children are: William A. and Martha A. Mrs. Hartman is a member
of the New School Baptist Church.