farmer, Markland, born in Ohio in 1826, is a son of George and Susan (Beatty) Markland. His parents moved into Ohio, and about 1828-29 to this county, and located on Tapp's Ridge, Jefferson Township, where they resided till the father's death, the eldest son, Allen Markland, still living on part of the old farm. Our subject grew to manhood and resided with his parents till twenty-four years old, his mother having died about 1830, his father marrying Mary Nelson. After maturity Mr. M. farmed the home place for several years. He spent about eight years in flat-boating, and then purchased 165 acres, his present farm, of James Taylor, Jr., adding sixty-five acres since. He has since bought and sold produce, and done general farming. Mr. Markland was married, in 1855, to Rhoda Bliss, daughter of Levi Bliss, who came here from New York. By this union three children are living: Emma, Charles and Phillip. Two others, Viola and Harriet, died. Mr. M. is a member of the F. & A.M. at Vevay.
Source: History of Switzerland County, Indiana 1885. Chicago, Illinois: Weakley, Harraman & Co., 1885
Transcribed by: Sheila Kell