HARDEN, Samuel - Putnam

ALMOND HEADY of Jackson Township, was born in Kentucky, Sept 26, 1810. His father's name was Thomas Heady, born in PA April 15, 1780. His mother's name before marriage was Rebecca Goodwin, born in PA, Oct 15, 1883 (sic - 1783?) . They were married in KY; lived there until the year 1814, when they came to Monroe County, Indiana; remained there 6 years and then went to Putnam County, Indiana and remained until 1838; then went to Jackson Township, Boone Co, where they lived many years. They went to Missouri where Mr. Heady died. Mrs. Heady returned to Boone County; died here in 1863, is buried at Union Cemetery Jackson Township. Mr. Almond Heady, the subject of this sketch was 4 times married, first to Catharine Spencer in 1830. She was born in 1814, died July 8, 1853. The second time to Charlotte Davis in September 1853 she died March 18 1858. Third time to Mary Ellen Kise, Sept 1858 she died Nov 12, 1869 is buried at Union Cemetery. The fourth time to Caroline Davis, Sept 26, 1870 with whom he is now living at Jamestown. It will readily be seen that Mr. Heady is a much married man, the father of 19 children. Will try to give their names if they don't get away. By his first wife: Eliza A, Sarah E, Rebeca C, who died at age 8; Andrew J, Thomas W, Richard V, Imri P, Nicholas C, Elisha F, Martha J, Lafayette P, all living but Rebecca and Elisha. To the second marriage were born James D. and Minerva, both died in infancy. To the third were born 5 children: Alisah E, Charles R, Mary H. Two died in infancy. Charles died at age 10. To the fourth but one child was born, Nettie C, born Dec 26, 1871. Mr. Heady is a Jacksonian Democrat, and one of your clever, upright men, strong, well build, 6' high. First settled near old Union Church where he developed a fine farm out of the woods, mostly with his own strong hands, assisted by his older sons. While canvassing for this work we were kindly cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Heady.