MAYES, James - Putnam

James MAYES, tilemaker and farmer, Russellville, was born in Parke County, Indiana in 1839 and is the son of Robert and Darkis JACKSON Mayes, early settlers of Parke County; the former a native of NC the latter (Mrs Mayes) of South Carolina. Both died in 1855. James Mayes went to Putnam County, Indiana in 1854 and remained there till 1861, when he was married to Sarah A. HAWK, daughter of John Hawk. They settled in Green Twp, where he has since lived. By this union there have been 6 children born: Marion, Ada, James M, Ella, Harriet, John and Ivory. In 1873 Mr. Mayes engaged in tilemaking, which he has since followed with continually increasing demand. He owns a farm of 80 acres in a good state of cultivation. His tile factory is situated along the side of the Indianapolis, Decatur and Springfield RR, which passes through his farm, affording him ample facilities for the shipment of the product of his factory. His wife is a member of the Lutheran Church. In politics he is neutral, voting from principle, not for party    -- typed by kbz