From the 1885 History of Steuben County, Indiana

page 788

J. Stacy Lockwood was born in Hillsdale County, Mich., in 1839, and was there reared and educated remaining there till his marriage. He married Marian Carter, daughter of James Carter, a pioneer of Steuben County. Mrs. Lockwood was born on the old homestead on section 25, Steuben Township, Feb. 16, 1844. After their marriage they settled on the Carter homestead where they have since lived. They have two children--Cora and Mark. Their eldest child, Arthur, died at the age of thirteen years. James Carter was a representative citizen of the township, and died at the homestead April 9, 1881. He was three times married. His first wife was Louisa Frink, by whom he had two children--Mrs. Lockwood and a daughter who died in infancy. His second wife was Mary Stealy. To them were born seven children--John (deceased), Martha, Maria, Kate (deceased), Ida, Eugena and Olivia. His third wife was Delia Smith.

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