farmer, Posey Township, son of Levi North, was born in Ohio County, Ind., in 1837. He grew to manhood in his native county, and being left an orphan at seven years, found a home wherever he could till grown to maturity. He resided seven years with Francis Smith, and except that time was variously located. He spent some time on the river, going South in the fall. He married, in 1859, Lucinda Jack, daughter of Wade H. Jack, one of the old residents of this county. After his marriage Mr. North purchased land three miles back of North's Landing, where he resided thirteen years; then sold out and moved to Millersburg, where he dealt in produce about five years. He then purchased his present farm of 160 acres, on which he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. North have four children living: Mary L., Samuel C., Abijah L. and Percy H. Mr. North is a member of the F. & A.M.
Source: History of Switzerland County, Indiana 1885. Chicago, Illinois: Weakley, Harraman & Co., 1885
Transcribed by: Sheila Kell