FORDICE, Asa O. - Putnam

FORDICE, Asa O. - P. O. Portland Mills, residence on Sec 20; born Feb 7, 1816 in Bristol, Morgan Co OH; the sixth son of William and Rheuama Buck Fordice. Left his home in Ohio when 19, went to Ky, where he engaged in manufacture of fanning mills. After a residence of 5 years there, came to Indiana where he continued the same business until 1848; since then, has devoted his time to farming. He now owns 685 acres of well-improved land. Is a Republican, and was one of the first to advocate the principles of that party in Indiana. He married Aug 16, 1850 in Carlisle, Sullivan Co Ind Mary E, daughter of George W. and Nancy Chambers, natives of ky, who was born Sept 27, 1824 in Martin Co Ind; she has had 9 chldren: Charles F, born July 20, 1851; Alice J, May 11, 1853; Clara A, Nov 3, 1854; Francis m, April 8, 1856 (died Nov 13, 1856); Sarah E, Sept 18, 1857; Annie E, Sept 23, 1859; Mary E June 27, 1861; William M, May 26, 1864 and Stella May April 8, 1866 (died Nov 29, 1871). The family are members of the Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Fordice's father died in this county Oct 22, 1864 her mother, who still lives, resides with her.