Winter - Jonathan
Source: H. W. Beckwith, 1881 History of Montgomery County, Indiana
(Chicago: Beers) p 245
Jonathan WINTER, farmer, Darlington, was born March 28, 1849,
this County. His father, Jesse Winter was born in Harrison County, IN
Jan 7, 1809, and died March 21, 1878. He was a farmer all his
life, but for several years ran a sawmill in connection with his
farm. He settled in Montgomery County about 1849, and until his
death lived upon the place he first improved, a farm of 221
acres. June 15, 1848, he was married to Miss Mary AIRHART who was
born January 14, 1820 in Virginia, and is a firm member of the Methodist
Church. Her father, Peter Airhart, a Veteran of the War of 1812, was
one of the pioneers of this county, and an exemplary man. They
became the parents of 3 children, Jonathan; Sarah and Mary E.
Sarah maried. Henry MANKER; Mary E. married Cyrus WOODY and is now
living in Wills Co Iowa. Mr. Winter was a member of the Methodist
Church and a republican, formerly using his influence in favor of
the doctrines of the whig party. In 1840 he was a delegate to the
convention that nominated Gen. Harrison for the presidency.
Jonathan Winter was born March 28, 1849 in Montgomery County. He had
the advantages of the common school education and one term of
scientific instruction at the Darlington Academy. He now manages
the farm and is acknowledged to be a thoroughly scientific
agriculturist. He is a member of the Methodist Church and a
member of the Detective Association. He enjoys the conversation
of posted men, has quite a taste for reading and has gratified it
to a considerable extent. His political faith is republican. - kbz