SINGLETON, James H. - Putnam

SINGLETON, James H., farmer, Lena, was born September 21, 1820 in Garret County, Kentucky and is the son of Thomas and Mary (TROWBRIDGE) Singleton both born in Kentucky.  His grandfather Trowbridge was from Virginia and his grandmother was born on board a sailing vessel on the passage from Ireland to America.  His grandfather Singleton was born in North Carolina .  His father died in Indiana in 1830 and his mother in 1839, this state, the former being bur. in Martin County, and his mother in Davis Co.  After Mr. Singleton's parents died he returned to Kentucky.  He came back to In and was married in Washington County, December28, 1843 to Elvira Jones, daughter of Ephraim and Elizabeth (LAWRENCE) Jones.  She was born January 17, 1822.  They then moved to Orange County, Indiana in 1844; then to Putnam Co in 1846; then to Parke Co. in 1855.  Mrs. Singleton died and was bur. in Main's graveyard.  Their children were: Margaret E, born December23, 1844, married to Erastus BRANSON December20, 1860 died at Andersonville prison February 1, 865; Nancy I, August 11, 1846 died July 23, 1847; William H April 14, 1848, served one and a half years in the civil war; Mary E, April 1, 1850; Sarah C., August 14, 1851; Olive I, February 21, 1853; Lucinda Ann March 4, 1855; Susan M, December24, 1856; and James R March 10, 1859.  Mr. singleton was next married to Levina HARMLESS.  She was born January 17, 1822 in Butler County, Ohio  and her marriage with Mr. Singleton took place April 20, 1861.  They have one child, Marion born July 3, 1862.  Mr. Singleton is a member of the United Brethren and his wife of the Methodist church.  He settled in Jackson Township. in 1856 and is a solid republican.  He now owns 95 acres of land. - kbz