Meharry - Grenleaf
NOTE: This is probably the worst of any of the hundreds (& hundreds & hundreds) of biographies/obituaries, etc I have typed to enter on the five GenWeb pages I have done in the past 20 years of InGenWeb inception. Believe I typed the name as is. Greenlead; Greenleaf; Greenlief ... well, keep reading you'll see :( - kbz
Source: Smith, B. Wilson, et al.
Past and Present of Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Indianapolis, Ind.: B.F. Bowen
& Co., 1909 p 969
Greenlead Norton Meharry - A well-remembered
and highly respected citizen of Jackson Twp, Tippecanoe Co In was the late
Greenleaf Norton Meharry, than whom a more whole-souled or genteel gentleman it
would have been difficult to find and as a result of his many admirable
qualities he was held in high favor throughout the county. He was born in
Fountain County, Indiana July 16, 1831, the son of James and Margaret Ingram
(Francis) Meharry, the former a native of Adams County, Indiana and latter of
Ireland. She came with her parents to the US when young and settled in Ohio
where she married James Meharry and soon afterwards came to Fountain Co In where
their son Greenleaf N. was born. Shortly
afterwards his parents moved to Montgomery County, this state, where they lived
on a farm until their deaths and are sleeping the last sleep in what is known
as the Meharry Cemetery near Wingate, Montgomery County. they were the parents
of 5 children, 4 of whom grew to maturity, one dying in childhood, Greneleaf N
being the second in order of birth. The other children were Mary Agatha,
Cornelia Bennett, Allen Wiley and James Alexander the only one living now being
Allen. Greenlead Norton Meharry after receiving the usual schooling for a lad
of his times and casting about for a time for a life work, chose as a helpmeet
on oct 22, 1856, Letitia Meharry, the wedding occurring in Canada. Mrs. Meharry
was a native of Ontario, Durham Co her birth occurring March 21, 1835. She was
educated in the schools of her native province. She attended two ladies' seminaries
and received an excellent education, which has since been supplemented by wide
reading. Mrs. Meharry is the daughter of Robert and Letitia Blackstock Meharry,
both natives of Ireland. The father came to Canada with his parents when only
9; the other came tot his country with her parents when 3 years of age. The
grandparents of Mrs. Greenlead N. Meharry all died in Wea Plains. Robert
Meharry was born in Co Cavan, Ireland June 16, 1810; his wife was born in that
country Aug 24, 1816. They were married in Durham co Ontario Feb 29, 1832 in
which country they remained all their married lives, being farmers by
occupation. The father died Dec 28, 1878 at age 69; his widow survived him
several years dying Dec 12, 1903, attaining the advanced age of 87. Both are
buried in Durham County, Ontario. They were the parents of 12 children 7
daughters and 5 sons, 11 of whom grew to maturity, one having died in
childhood. Mrs. Greenleaf N. Meharry being the 2nd of the number in order of
birth. The others are: Mary Jane, ELizabeth B, Hugh Blackstock, Anna eliza,
John Wesley, Matilda, Charltote, Jesse R. B., Rebecca, Palmer and Edward. 8 of these
children are now living. When Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf N. Meharry were married
they settled upon the farm where Mrs. Meharry now resides. It has been
developed from very rough conditions to one of the best landed estates in Jackson
Twp. They set to work with a will and soon had a very comfortable home and a
well improved farm which yielded an excellent income from year to year. Mr.
Meharry was called from his earthly labors Aug 3, 1895 at the age of 65 years
and was buried in the Meharry Cem in Montgomery County. He left his family well
provided for, Mrs. Meharry now being the owner of 240 acres of fine farming
land in Jackson Twp, all well improved with modern conveniences. She has a
beautiful residence, nicely furnished and standing in the midst of attractive
surroundings. General farming is successfully carried on, and Mrs. Meharry and
two of her daughters, who have remained single, preferring to live with their
mother, enjoy the society of a wide circle of friends in the community. To Mr.
and Mrs. Greenleaf N. Meharry 9 children were born 4 daughters 5 sons, 3 of the
number dying in childhood. those surviving: Florence, who was born March 25,
1860 has remained single and a member of the home circle; Eddie E, who was born
June 11, 1862, married Emma Lanfear and they reside in Colfax, McLean Co Ill;
Robert E, who was born Aug 30, 1864 married Belle Davidson they reside in
McLean Co Ill and are parents of one daughter, Ada Lucile born July 5, 1894;
Annie V, who was born dec 17, 1866 has remained single and is living at home;
Ira GH who was born Aug 24, 1873 married Agnes D. Sayers, they reside in
Tippecanoe Co and are parents of 3 children, Carrie L, Clare Alexander and
Hugh; Judd, who was born Sept 5, 1878 married Ethel HIllis, they reside in
Montgomery County and are parents of two children, Josephine Frances and Roy
Hillis. These children all received every care and attention possible at the
hands of their solicitous parents and are all well equipped and fairly well
situated in reference to this world's affairs. Greenleaf N. Meharry was a
Republican and although he took an active part in local political affairs, he
never aspired to public office. In his younger days he was a member of the Good
Templars order and a strong advocate of temperance. During the Civil War he was
a member of the local organization known as the "Know-Nothings" the
followers of which favored abolishing slavery. Mrs. Meharry and her children
are active and prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church holding
their membership at Shawnee Mound Church. Mr. Meharry was a liberal supporter
of the Church and an active worker in the same, having been supt. of Sunday
School and was both steward and trustee of the local church - in fact, he was a
pillar in the same and is greatly missed. He had hosts of friends as a result
of his public spirit, his industrious and upright life and his kindness. Mrs.
Meharry and her daughters are also held in high esteem by all who know them and
their pleasant home is often the gathering place of numerous friends who ever
find good cheer and hospitality prevailing there
Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Journal
Friday, Aug 9, 1895 --
G.N. Meharry of Shawnee Mound died at his residence
Saturday, August 3 aged 64 years. Mr. Meharry was one of the leaders of Shawnee
Mound ME Church a prominent member of the Council Grove Horse Company and a
member of Meharry's Grove committee. He was a good Christian man, a prominent
man in the community, a patriotic citizen, an enterprising armer --a man who
will be greatly missed and whose memory will be cherished for his works' sake.
His funeral was held at Shawnee Mound Church Tuesday afternoon conducted by
Rev. GW Switzer. JA McClure, CR McKinney and GR Hawthorne took part in the
memorial service. Interment at the Meharry Cemetery.
Source: Crawfordsville
Weekly Journal Aug 9, 1895 -
Greenlief Norton Meharry was born July 16, 1831
in Fountain County, Indiana son of James and Margaret I. Meharry. While yet a
boy his parents moved to Montgomery County to the old homestead near Coal Creek
school house, where they lived until their death. Norton was next to the eldest
of a family of 4 children, two sisters, one brother, all of whom survive him.
He was always energetic and a willing worker at whatever he had a hand in. He
united with the ME Church in his boyhood, living a Christian life, and was a
lover of the church and all work connected with it. He attended school at Asbury
University, Greencastle, the fall of '52-53. Norton was united in marriage to
Letitia Meharry in Durham Co Ontario Oct 22, 1856, living ont he old homestead
where he died Saturday Aug 3, 1895. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn
his loss. Their loss is his gain. The funeral occurred Tuesday at 3 o'clock at
Shawnee Mound Church. Interment at Meharry Cemetery Wea Plains. Robert Meharry
was born in Co Cavan, Ireland June 16, 1810; his wife was born in that country
Aug 24, 1816. They were married in Durham co Ontario Feb 29, 1832, in which
country they remained all their married lives, being farmers by occupation. The
father died Dec 28, 1878, at age 69; his widow survived him several years,
dying Dec 13, 1903, attaining the advanced age of 87. Both are buried in Durham
Co Ontario. They were the paernts of 12 children, 7 daughters 5 sons, 11 of
whom grew to maturity: Mary Jane, Elizabeth B, Hugh Blackstock, Anna Eliza,
John Wesley, Matilda, Charlotte, Jesse RB, Rebecca, Palmer and Edward. 8 of these
children are now living. When Mr. and Mrs. Greenleaf N. Meharry were married
they settled upon the farm where Mrs. Meharry now resides. it has been
developed from very rough conditions to one of the best landed estates in
Jackson Twp. They set to work with a will and soon had a very comfortable home
and a very well improved farm which yielded an excellent income from year to
year. Mr. Meharry was called from his earthly labors Aug 3, 1895 at the age of
76 years and was buried in the Meharry Cem in Montgomery County. He left his
family well provided for, Mrs. Meharry now being the owner of 240 acres of fine
farming land in Jackson Twp, all well improved with modern conveniences. She
has a beautiful residence, nicely furnished and standing in the midst of attractive
surroundings. General farming is successfully carried on and Mrs. Meharry and
two of her daughters, who have remained single, preferring to live with their
mother, enjoy the society of a wide circle of friends in the community. To Mr.
and Mrs. Greenleaf N. Meharry 9 children were born, 4 daughters and 5 sons, 3
of the number dying in childhood. Those surviving are Florence who was born
March 25, 1860 and remained single and a member of the home circle; Eddie E who
was born June 11, 1862 married Emma Lanfear and they reside in Colfax, McLean
Co Ill; Robert E who was born Aug 30, 1864 married Belle Davison; they reside
in McLean Co Ill and are the parents of one daughter, Ada Lucille born July 5,
1894; Annie V, who was born Dec 17, 1866, has remained single and is living at home; Ira GH
who was born Aug 24, 1873 married Agnes D. Sayers, they reside in Tippecanoe Co
and are parents of 3 children, Carrie L, Clare Alexander and Hugh; Judd, who
was born Sept 5, 1878 married Ethel Hillis, they reside in Montgomery County
and are parents of two children, Josephine Frances and Roy Hillis. These
children all received every care and attention possible at the hands of their
solicitous parents and are all well equipped and fairly well situated in
reference to this world's affairs. Greenleaf N. Meharry was a Republican and
although he took an active part in local political affairs, he never aspired to
public office. In his younger days he was a member of the Good Templars order
and a strong advocate of temperance. During the Civil War he was a member of
the local organization known as the "Know-Nothings" the followers of
which favored abolishing slavery. Mrs. Meharry and her children are active and
prominent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church holding their membership at
Shawnee Mound Church. Mr. Meharry was a liberal supporter of the Church and an
active worker in the same, having been Supt. of Sunday School and was both
steward and trustee of the local church - in fact, he was a pillar in the same
and is greatly missed. He had hosts of friends as a result of his public
spirit, his industrious and upright life and his kindness. Mrs. Meharry and her
daughters are also held in high esteem by all who know them and their pleasant
home is often the gathering place of numerous friends who ever find good cheer
and hospitality prevailing there.