JAMES EMERSON, the father of the gentleman for whom this biography is prepared, was born near Fredericksburg, Va.  At the age of 26 years, he emigrated to Pickaway County, Ohio, where he married Miss CATHERINE FRYBACK.  By this marriage he was the father of six children–POLLY, MARIA, JOHN, GEORGE, JAMES and ELIZABETH, of whom POLLY, MARIA and GEORGE are deceased.

In 1823, his wife died.  In the following year, Mr. EMERSON made a journey to Tippecanoe County, Ind., where he selected a tract of land, and, at the first public land sale, in 1824, purchased the same, returning immediately to his home in Ohio.

In 1826, he married Mrs. HANNAH REESE, a native of Hampshire County, Va.  This second union was blessed by one daughter–CATHERINE.  In 1828, Mr. EMERSON, with his family, moved from Ohio to the farm purchased four years previously, in this county, and there continued to reside until his decease.

His son, JOHN, was born in Pickaway county, Ohio, September 18, 1816.  At the age of 12 years, he came with his parents to Tippecanoe County, and in the years following that period, has been actively identified with her interests.  Through his father, he became the possessor of th efine farm which he now occupies; but, previous to his father's decease and for two years thereafter, he rented his own farm to tenants, being personally engaged on the farm of the latter.

On the 8th day of February, 1849, he married Miss HANNAH A. HAINS, whose untimely death he was called upon to lament, six years later.  By this lady, he is the father of four children–TILLMAN F., SARAH BELLE, ELLIS and ANNIE, all of whom are now living save ELLIS and ANNIE.  In 1858, Mr. EMERSON was a second time united in marriage, choosing for his companion Miss NANCY J. McFARLAND.  This union has been blessed by seven children, one of whom died in infancy.  Those living are: MARY E., SARILDA A., LUELLA K., CHARLES S., LETTIE V. and JAMES H.

Mr. EMERSON is a survivor of the pioneer community of this county, and is characterized by the energy and perseverance which were developed to such a marked degree in that class.  His farm has been improved by his won efforts, and his careful management has enabled him to add many acres to his original estate. His is an upright, honorable man, and in all his transactions has proved himself worthy of the confidence reposed in him.

**There is a portrait of John Emerson in this book and also a drawing of his home.

Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 47
Kingman Brothers, 1878

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

WILLIAM MOTE, Battle Ground

WILLIAM MOTE was born in Darke County, Ohio, May 13, 1835.  Through the public schools of his native county he received a fair education, and at the age of 15 years began to teach school during the Winter months, attending school during the Summer, to complete an education so favorably begun.  This course he continued until 1854, at which time he began the study of medicine.

On the 25th day of March, 1855, he married Miss CORDELIA TURLY, daughter of WILLIAM TURLY, Esq., of Howard County, Ind.  In the Winter of 1857, he attended his first course of medical lectures at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery, after which, he entered upon the practice of his profession, at Tampico, Howard Co., Ind., being regularly engaged therein until the spring of 1860.  At that time, with a view of retiring from professional life, he formed a copartnership with his brother-in-law, JOHN TURLY, at Galveston, Ind., in mercantile pursuits; but finding this business unsuited to his inclinations, at the end of one year he sld his interest to his partner, and moved, with his wife and two children, to Battle Ground City, Ind.  Here he determined to add more to his education, and, with his wife and two children, entered the college at that place.  After a course of eighteen months at that institution, Mr. MOTE attended a second course of medical lectures at the Cincinnati College, upon the completion of which he located at Brookston, White Co., Ind., where he resided five weeks.  At the end of that time, he purchased the practice and good-will of Dr. PRESSLY, of Geneseo, where he again engaged in the practice of medicine, remaining thus engaged at this point untill the Fall of 1864.  At that time he returned to Battle Ground, buying out Dr. PRESSLEY [sic] a second time.  Here, as elsewhere during his practice, his skill and good judgment won the confidence of all classes, and he speedily acquired an extensive practice.  This, however, he was compelled to abandon in the Fall of 1867, owing to impaired health.  Removing to Ann Arbor, Mich., he entered the Law Department of the University, graduating in 1869.  Since that time he has been actively engaged in the legal profession, and has attained a fair degree of distinction as a barrister.  He was one of the counsel for plaintiff in the well known case of DOWNS vs. ROYSE, Executor of PHILIP ENSMINGER's estate, in which the jury rendered a verdict of $60,000 for plaintiff.

Mr. MOTE is one who, by is strict honesty and integrity, has always gained the friendship of those with whom he has been associated.  He has ever been a deep student, and as physician and lawyer his career has been upward and onward.  Three children have crowned the happiness of his married life, as follows: HORACE R., born January 14, 1856; MARY A., August 16, 1857; and ROSA B., April 25, 1862.  Of the above named children, the eldest, HORACE is deceased.

Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 43
Kingman Brothers, 1878

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

ROBERT A. CONNELLY, Tippecanoe Township

THOMAS CONNELLY, the father of this gentleman, was born in Charlottesville, Va. In the year 1787, and his mother, ELIZABETH H. CONNELLY, was born near the same place in 1791.  In 1805, they moved from Virginia to Kentucky, remaining citizens of that State for a period of thirty years. In 1835, they came to Indiana, and located in Tippecanoe County.  They were energetic farmers, and were among the earliest settlers of the township in which they resided. Both were exemplary members of the Christian Church, and were highly esteemed by all their neighbors.  THOMAS CONNELLY died in the year 1859.  His wife survived him fourteen years, when, in 1873, she, too, was called away by death.

Their son ROBERT was born in Montgomery Co., Ky., September 29, 1819.  During his boyhood he was deprived of educational privileges, and he has been dependent, mainly, upon his studious disposition and his aptness in acquiring knowledge.  He learned the trade of carpenter and joiner, and has followed that occupation successfully for thirty years.

On the 15th day of January, 1843, he married Miss KATE LESLIE.  The marriage ceremony was performed in the city of La Fayette, by Elder JOHN O'KANE, of the Christian Church.  The parents of this lady, PETER and SUSAN LESLIE, were natives of Lehigh County, Penn.  They subsequently removed from that county, locating in Eaton, Preble Co., Ohio, where their daughter, KATE was born, July 18, 1825.  Both parents are now deceased, the father having died in 1855, and the mother in 1869.

For many years, ROBERT CONNELLY and his wife have been active members of the Christian Church, and their Christian principles are shown forth in their daily life.  Generous and charitable, they have not failed to secure the esteem and confidence of all by whom they are surrounded; and the many charitable acts of their lives will ever be held in grateful remembrance by needy recipients whose wants have been supplied by them.

Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 43
Kingman Brothers, 1878

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

WILLIAM LYMAN JONES

Most of the brave "boys in blue," who sacrificed so much during the great crisis in our nation's history, have crossed death's mystic stream, leaving behind them a nobler heritage than we of the aftermath often fully appreciate. Of that great army of gentlemen whose life record is briefly outlined in the following paragraphs is rightly numbered, since he gave up the pleasures of his own fireside, the possibilities of a thriving business and willingly offered his services and his life, if need be, for what? That those who should come after him could enjoy the fruits of a peaceful and united country. To such heroes all honor is due.

WILLIAM LYMAN JONES was born in Tippecanoe county, Indiana, in 1837, the son of Mr. and Mrs. NIMROD JONES, whose family consisted of four children, three daughters and one son. The latter, WILLIAM LYMAN, was educated in the common schools of his native community and in Lafayette. He took to farming, which he followed for several years with success, but later, having taken an interest in local political and public affairs, he was slated for a position on the police force of the city of Lafayette, which he held for a number of years to the entire satisfaction of all concerned, always faithful in the performance of his duty, however hazardous or arduous.

Mr. JONES gallantly served for a period of three years as a soldier in the ranks of the Twenty-second Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under Colonel Robinson. Although he escaped without a wound, he was at one time in the hospital, and subsequently was honorably discharged.

Mr. JONES was united in marriage with LEAH FRANCES WAIT on January 9, 1870. She is the daughter of SAMUEL WAIT, who was also a soldier in the Union army, a member of the Fortieth Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, having been one of the first to enlist in 1861 and served during the entire conflict. He was faithful in the discharge of his duty and eventually rose to the ranks of captain. He is now deceased. He was a native of the state of New York and his wife was a native of Tippecanoe county. They were the parents of eight children, an equal number of boys and girls, LEAH FRANCES being the third child in order of birth.

To Mr. and Mrs. WILLIAM LYMAN JONES one son was born, named NIMROD, whose date of birth was December 8, 1875, in Lafayette. He was educated in the city schools, and first started in life as a grocery clerk, later became a member of the local fire department, being now located at No. 3 Engine House, a hoseman. On September 11, 1895, he married GRACE BELLE MOHR, the daughter of AARON and ELIZABETH MOHR and born in Elpaso, Illinois, May 27, 1877, being one of three children in the MOHR family. Mrs. GRACE M. JONES was educated in the schools of Saybrook, Illinois. She and her husband live very happily at No. 1427 Kossuth street, Lafayette, with Mrs. WILLIAM LYMAN JONES, to whom this comfortable home belongs. The family belong to the Congress Street Methodist church, and are held in high esteem by their neighbors. The death of WILLIAM LYMAN JONES occured August 18, 1886. He was a good man and popular among a host of friends.

Past and Present of Tippecanoe County, Vol. 2, 1909, pg. 983

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

WILLIAM E. HAWKINS, deceased, was a native of Ohio, born in Butler County, April 20, 1821, a son of LEVI and MARY (EVANS) HAWKINS. His mother died in Ohio when he was six years old, and a year later he accompanied his father to Tippecanoe County, and made his home with his father until the latter's death. He was married December 25, 1845 to HANNAH HOLLINGSWORTH, a native of Butler County, Ohio, born November 19, 1827, a daughter of WILLIAM and MARY (COOK) HOLLINGSWORTH, her parents removing to Tippecanoe County when she was a year old. After his marriage Mr. HAWKINS settled on a farm adjoing the HAWKINS homestead, where he lived two years when he purchased the farm where Mrs. HAWKINS now lives, and where he lived until his death, June 21, 1883. He was a hard working man, and by good management acquired a competence, his farm containing 317 acres of valuable land. In politics he was a strong adherent to the principles of the Republican party. He was a birthright member of the Society of Friends, his wife being a
member of the same denomination. To them were born a family of six children, but four of whom are living, ADDISON, a physician of Leadville, Colorado; ANGELINE, wife of Dr. S. L. BAUGH, of Union Township; WILLIAM PENN and ROBERT D., with their mother on the farm. HORACE and HOWARD died aged five months.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 671
Lewis Publishing Company, 113 Adams Street, Chicago, 1888

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FRANCIS BEST, one of the prosperous agriculturists of Tippecanoe County, engaged in farming on section 24, Shelby Township, is a native of Ohio, born near Springfield, that State, January 21, 1818, a son of JOHN BEST, who was a prominent pioneer of this county, and a soldier in the war of 1812. JOHN BEST was a Virginian by birth, born May 30,1789, and in early manhood he removed to Kentucky. Later in life he came to Ohio, and was there married to ELIZABETH BERRY, who was born in that State, February 14, 1795. To them were born eight children--ELIZABETH (deceased), FRANCIS, JAMES, WILLIAM, JOHN, BENJAMIN, MARY ANN and DAVID (deceased). The BEST family immigrated to Indiana in 1829, coming in a wagon drawn by four horses, and settled on section 7, Shelby Township, where the father entered Government land, and obtained forty acres by land warrant. The surrounding county was then in a state of wildness, and inhabited principally by Indians and wild animals. The father built a log house on his land, where he made his home until his death, May 28, 1858. His widow survived him several years, her death taking place October 25, 1868. FRANCIS BEST, whose name heads this sketch, was a lad of eleven years when brought by his parents to this county, and here he was reared amid the scenes and incidents of pioneer life, his youth being spent assisting with the work of the farm, and in attending the log cabin schools of his day, where he received but limited educational advantages. He settled on the farm which he now occupies in 1855, where he has made his home for more than thirty years, and has now 240 acres of Tippecanoe County's best soil. His land when he settled on it was entirely unimproved, and all the fine improvements on the place have been done by the subject of this sketch. He was united in marriage January 5, 1860, to Miss ELIAZBETH WILLIAMSON, a lady of intelligence and refinement, a native of Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and a daughter of ROBERT and NANCY (DOUTHARD) WILLIAMSON.  They are the parents of seven children--WILLIAM, a young man of industrious habits and high standing in the community; ELIZABETH, wife of JOHN KELLY, of Shelby Township; EMMA JANE, wife of ORLANDO STEWART, of Warren County, Indiana; ELLA, JOSEPH, HENRY CLARK and MINNIE FLORENCE. In his political views Mr. BEST
affiliates with the Democratic party.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 820
Lewis Publishing Company, 113 Adams Street, Chicago, 1888

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ZEBULON BAIRD

ZEBULON BAIRD was of Scotch descent, born in New Jersey and reared and educated in Ohio; but forty years of his manhood, with their record of honorable achievement, belong to Indiana. His great-grandfather, JOHN BAIRD, was the Scottish ancestor who came to America in 1683 and, although a lad under the age of twenty, purchased a goodly tract of land at Marlboro, Monmouth county, New Jersey, and proceeded to erect a homestead. This quaint old house is still standing-an interesting structure of the early colonial type. JOHN BAIRD married, and his descendants were men of large landed interests and social consequence.

The second generation of American Bairds became connected with another of New Jersey's substantial families-one of political prominence in colonial times-by the marriage of JAMES BAIRD and DELIVERANCE BOWNE. These were the parents of the subject, who thus drew directly from two family founts of ability and virtue.  ZEBULON BAIRD, one of six children, was born December 21, 1817. Soon after his birth, his parents left their New Jersey home and settled upon a farm in Warren county, Ohio. Here ZEBULON grew and studied. His schoolhouse was a log cabin, but his instructor was a man of practical attainments and classical culture, and, like the BAIRDS, a stanch Scotch Presbyterian. ZEBULON was early ready for collegiate work, and duly entered Miami University, of which Robert H. Bishop was then president. His college course completed, he began the study of law under Governor Thomas Corwin at Lebanon, and in the spring of 1838 he was admitted to the bar of Ohio; a few months later he began practice at Lafayette, Indiana, in partnership with Judge Ingram, a veteran in the legal field. Mr. BAIRD was markedly of the student type. To absorb and systematize truth for practical use was with him a natural mental function. His classical knowledge was the wonder, admiration and reference fund of his associates. He loved his profession for itself, without regard to the financial rewards of success or political prestige. Yet, still more did he love his country and the cause of liberty, and when the Civil war came on he entered service as captain under General Milroy. During
his army experience he met with an adventure which promised to be more serious than it proved. It was at the second battle of Bull Run. Unknown to him, the Union forces had beaten a retreat, he being engaged at the time in carrying orders. Unconscious of his peril, he rode into the picket lines of the enemy where he was quickly captured, and he subsequently was made an inmate of that historic horror, Libby Prison. Unlike the fate of so many of his fellow-victims, he was soon released, on exchange, and the sequel to this prison episode wears a tinge of less gloomy romance. He had at that time a case pending in the United States
supreme court, and as the city of Washington lay in the line of his journey from Libby Prison to his new post of duty to which he was assigned, he took advantage of this opportunity to plead his cause. He addressed the court in his officer's uniform, and the interest awakened by the novel appearance of the military advocate was deepened into profound attention by the force of his oratory. At the conclusion of his plea, he was the recipient of much gratulation, and one of the justices was led facetiously to wonder what might not be expected of generals when captains could argue so well. The rigors of military life told severely upon the slender constitution of CAPTAIN BAIRD, and a short time before the declaration of peace he was obliged to resign his commission. Returning home, he devoted himself to professional work and in the few remaining years of his life he earned a reputation in Indiana as one of the ablest and most thoroughly equipped lawyers of its bar. His intellectual talents were of the highest order, yet he did not rely upon those talents for his success, as so many similarly gifted would have done. His early mental discipline had been most excellent, and throughout his professional career he was a close and conscientious student of his cases. The philosophy of law was his delight, and in the consideration of legal propositions he dwelt upon the principles rather than the precedents, but he never neglected to inform himself on the law of his cases, and if precedent became imperative, he was always prepared to apply it with his characteristic skill. His thorough acquaintance with fundamental principles and his acute analytical power made him quick to detect a weakness or fallacy in an argument, and he was a formidable antagonist; yet his self-control was superb and his courtesy to adversaries, as well as to court and jury, unvarying.

He was a man of pure and lofty ideals, to which he was never for a moment oblivious. Joseph E. McDonald, formerly United States senator from Indiana, read law in the office of Mr. BAIRD, and the success which he later won, both as an attorney and politician, he attributed to the splendid training he had received from his legal patron, whom he declared to be one of the ablest lawyers ever produced by the state of Indiana. Nor was he unsupported by the profession in his high estimate of Mr. BAIRD.  In "Sketches of the Old Indiana Supreme Court Bar," by Gen. John Coburn, ZEBULON BAIRD is accredited with his many superior abilities, which are finally epitomized in these words: "He was well match with the best lawyers on the Wabash, and in any English-speaking court would have ranked among the highest." In person, Mr. BAIRD was a type almost feminine in its delicacy. His features were fine and clearly cut; his blue eyes mild; his pale face vitalized with thought. He was one of those rare personalities from which all grosser elements seem refined away, until the intellectual and spiritual being stands out in bold relief The contemplation of such men, frail in physique, yet pronounced in character and sensibility, is reassuring to religious faith, making easier the conception of a future state in which the individuality shall appear unchanged, only more clearly and purely defined in its freedom from the mortal clod.

Mr. BAIRD was married on January 22, 1839, to MARTHA M. PROBASCO, whose father was the late Rev. JOHN PROBASCO, of Lebanon, Ohio. Five children were born of this union. Mr. BAIRD died January 29, 1877, and his widow on the 22d of June, 1898.

Past and Present of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 1909, Vol. 2, pp. 560-562

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

SAMUEL PROBASCO BAIRD

SAMUEL PROBASCO BAIRD is a son of ZEBULON and MARTHA M. (PROBASCO) BAIRD. He was born in Lafayette and has lived there continuously except during the period of his engagement abroad in the service of his country. He was educated in the common and private schools of Lafayette until 1861, when he entered the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland, remaining there four years. In 1865 he was graduated with honor and became a full-fledged
midshipman in the navy of the United States. The following year he was ordered for duty as a midshipman on board the United States ship "Pensacola," commanded by Capt. John L. Worden, of "Monitor" fame. The "Pensacola" sailed from New York for the North Pacific station, and, after visiting the most important seaports on both coasts of South America, arrived at San Francisco in 1867. Here Mr. BAIRD received his commission as ensign and was detached from the "Pensacola" and ordered for duty as an officer of the deck on board the United States ship "Resaca." Within a few months he became navigating officer of this ship and in less than a year its executive officer, and while on duty aboard the "Resaca" he was promoted from ensign to master and from master to lieutenant. During this period the "Resaca" was employed in cruising along the west coast of Mexico, and, having seen much hard service, she was ordered to Mare Island navy yard, San Francisco, for repairs. The executive officer of a man-of-war is always held responsible for the general condition of his ship and the discipline and efficiency of its officers and crew. Although LIEUTENANT BAIRD was the youngest among all the executive officers of the fleet, both in years and length of service, yet his ship and crew were always considered in every respect equal to the best. In July, 1869, LIEUTENANT BAIRD was ordered East, and, after a short leave of absence, was assigned duty at the Boston navy yard. Subsequently he served at Mound City, New Orleans and Key West on iron-clad duty. In 1871 he was ordered to the United States Naval Academy as instructor in seamanship and naval tactics at the request of Admiral Worden, who was then superintendent of the academy and had been captain of the "Pensacola" when Mr. BAIRD served on her as midshipman. After filling the position one year, he obtained leave of absence and soon afterward resigned his commission as lieutenant in the navy in order to take up the practice of law in Lafayette. Mr. BAIRD had long contemplated this step, and for several years before resigning devoted to the study of law all of his time not required for the performance of his official duties, and in this way qualified himself for admission to the bar. He had become convinced that the active pursuits of civil life, in a congenial profession, would be preferable to the duties of an officer of the navy in time of peace. He entered upon the practice of the law as a partner and under the guidance of his father and to the instruction thus received at the threshold of his career as a practioner, Mr. BAIRD ascribes a large measure of his success at the bar. After the death of his father, in 1877, he practiced alone for ten years and then formed a partnership with W. DeWitt WALLACE, which continued until the latter was elected judge of the superior court in 1894. Since that time he has carried on his practice alone. Mr. BAIRD has devoted himself to the law without reserve and has neither held nor sought political office. His practice has been principally in the courts of Tippecanoe and adjoining counties and in the supreme court. In the management and trial of cases he has been associated with or pitted against the leading lawyers of Indiana and adjacent states, and he has been engaged as counsel in most of the important
litigation in his section of the state during the last twenty years. His personal character is irreproachable.

In 1881, Mr. BAIRD married ELIZABETH D. ROCHESTER, daughter of the late WILLIAM K. ROCHESTER, Esq., of Lafayette. They had one child, a son, ROCHESTER BAIRD. Mrs. BAIRD died on May 27, 1903.

In 1906, ROCHESTER BAIRD graduated from the Indiana University, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, and was admitted to the bar by the supreme court and the United States district court for the state of Indiana. Following in the footsteps of his grandfather and father, he commenced and is now engaged in the practice of his chosen profession at Lafayette.

Past and Present of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, 1909, Vol. 2, pp. 568-570

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

JONES HENDERSON, Tippecanoe Township

JONES HENDERSON, the father of ADDISON and JAMES M. HENDERSON, was born in Augusta County, Va., in the year 1785.  In 1792, at the age of 7 years, he emigrated with his parents to Montgomery County, Ky., remaining a citizen of that State until he grew to manhood.  In 1817, he married Miss MARGARET SMITH, a native of Montgomery County, Ky.

In 1834, he came with his family to Tippecanoe County, Ind., locating in Tippecanoe Township.  He purchased a farm, and continued to perform the active duties of a tiller of the soil until his earthly labors were closed by death, in March, 1855.  His wife survived him until the year 1862, when she, too, was removed from earth to the life above.  They were the parents of eleven children, two of whom–SUSAN M. and JOHN M.-- are deceased.  Those living are JOSEPH W., LEWIS M., ADDISON, JAMES M., ALEXANDER H., MARTHA A., MARGARET J., LOUISA E. and MARY G.

Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, pg. 43
Kingman Brothers, 1878

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

ADDISON HENDERSON, Tippecanoe Township

Mr. HENDERSON was born in Montgomery County, Ky., Dec. 7, 1817.  At the age of 16 years, he came with his parents, JONES and MARGARET HENDERSON, to Tippecanoe County, Ind.  Educational advantages were denied him in boyhood, but in later years opportunities were offered him which he eagerly improved, and although not a highly educated man, his naturally bright intellect received impressions which have been of infinite benefit to him in his more mature years.  He has always been engaged in the occupation followed by his father, viz., that of farming, and in htis avocation has been eminently successful.  He is now the proprietor of nearly 300 acres of valuable land, well cultivated, with handsome buildings and a fine orchard.

On the 7th day of October, 1841, he married Miss SARAH WRIGHT, who was called from earth by death on the 27th day of December 1849.  This union was blessed by four sons and one daughter, named respectively JOHN W., JONES A., GEORGE F., JAMES E., and SARAH A., of whom all are now living save SARAH A.

On the 7th day of November, 1850, he was a second time united in mariage, Mrs. NANCY JACKSON becoming his bride.  Five children crowned the happiness of this second union, and of this number, four still survive, as follows: MARGARET J., ELIZA E., CHARLES H. and ANNETTA.

Until recent years, Mr. HENDERSON was identified with the Republican party, taking an active part in its success, although never courting prominence through political channels.  In later years, however, he has embraced the political doctrines of the National or Independent party, and is now one of its most cordial supporters.  He has never associated himself with any secret society except the Patrons of Husbandry, of which order he is an active member.

His is one of the substantial men of this county, and occupies a prominent social position in the community in which he resides.  He is a friend to the needy, and a generous supporter of measures tending toward the general good of his county.

Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, pg. 43
Kingman Brothers, 1878

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

JAMES M. HENDERSON, Tippecanoe Township

JAMES M., the sone of JONES and MARGARET HENDERSON, was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., June 30, 1838.  During his boyhood he did not enjoy the educational advantages so easily accessible at the present day, but by careful study in later years has acquired an education which has fully qualified him for the duties of an active life.  Until January, 1860, he remained at home assisting in the performance of the necessary labor on the home farm, but at the time mentioned, gave his hand in marriage to Miss MARY M. HAIN, and in the following month purchased a farm of 160 acres near Battle Ground City, where he continued to reside until 1867, when he sold the farm previously mentioned and purchased the farm upon which he now resides, near the old homestead.  To this estate he has added from time to time, and at present is the proprietor of 245 acres of valuable land, all of which is under a fine state of cultivation.

Six children have blessed his married life as follows: MELVINA A., GEORGE H., LAURA J., OLIVER P.M., BERTHA M. and WILLARD C., all of whom are now living.

In political matters, Mr. HENDERSON has always been identified with the Republican party until recent years.  About four years ago, he embraced the views of the National or Independent party from a clearly defined belief that he was right in doing so.  It is characteristic of him that he never adopts any measure with a full conviction that it is right.  Although a zealous partisan and a cordial supporter of his party, he has never felt political ambition, and has never served in a public capacity.

Himself and his excellent wife have long been active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, exerting an influence for good over all their surroundings.  Since the organization of the Grange in Tippecanoe Township, both Mr. HENDERSON and his wife have been among its most active members, and to him was awarded the highest office within the gift of the society, which position he now occupies.  He is an honest and industrious farmer, and feels pride in the cultivation of his land, and in all his business transactions has proven himself a worthy recepient of the confidences so universally reposed in him.

Combination Atlas Map of Tippecanoe County, pg. 43
Kingman Brothers, 1878

Volunteer: Adina Watkins Dyer

ELI HOLLINGSWORTH, a farmer and stock raiser, section 33, Union Township, was born in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, October 6, 1830, and has always lived within three-quarters of a mile of his birthplace.  He is the fifth son of WILLIAM and MARY (COOK) HOLLINGSWORTH.  He was reared a farmer, and the educational facilities of the county being meager, the most of his time was spent in assisting his father in the varied duties on the farm.  A subscription school was taught during the winter and he he laid the foundation of his education, increasing his knowledge in the school of experience and by private reading at home.  He remained with his parents until their death, and then began farming on a part of the old homestead, where he has since lived.  He now owns a good farm of 160 acres, all well improved and under good cultivation, besides twenty acres of timber, unimproved.  Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH was married May 21, 1874, to ELIZA BUTLER, of Montgomery County, Indiana, daughter of SAMUEL and HANNAH BUTLER.  Mr. and Mrs. HOLLINGSWORTH have two children-FRANKLIN and JOHN EMERY.  In politics Mr. HOLLINGSWORTH is a Republican.  He and his wife are members of the Society of Friends.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 364
Lewis Publishing Company, 113 Adams Street, Chicago, 1888

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CAPTAIN S. B. J. CASTER, retired blacksmith and wagon maker, is a native of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, born in Wabash Township, August 23, 1827, a son of PETER and JANE (BRINGHAM) CASTER, who were natives of Kentucky and Virginia, respectively.  In 1824 the parents immigrated to this county, making the journey by wagon drawn by oxen, and settle in Wabash Township, in the vicinity of Chauncey.  Here the father entered 160 acres of land which he intended to buy at the land sale, but was overbid in his price, and moved farther north in the same township where he bought a tract of 160 acres.  He added to this purchase until he had 340 acres which he improved and brought under good cultivation, farming on this land until his death, when it was divided among his heirs.  He was a prominent man in the early history of the county, and for several years held the office of justice of the peace. He was quite fond of trapping, at which occupation he made much money, as game was then very plentiful.  Indians were numerous at the time of his settlement, and were a source of much annoyance to many of the early settlers.  Mr. CASTER would frequently hunt deer on horseback, and has brought down many a deer at long rifle range.  He died in the year 1867, his widow surviving until 1874.  They were the parents of ten children, three daughters and seven sons, and of these only the subject of this sketch is living.  He was reared on the home farm to agricultural pursuits until eighteen years of age, when he began to learn the blacksmith's trade, at which he served an apprenticeship for three years.  At the breaking out of the Mexican war, in May 1846, he enlisted in Company B, First Indiana Infantry, serving a little over a full term, and participated in one skirmish on the Rio Grande River.  While in the war he held the commission of Second Corporal.  At its close he resumed work at his trade, and in 1848 went into business for himself, and at the same time engaged in the manufacture of wagons, which he carried on until the breaking out of the war of the Rebellion.  He enlisted as a private in August 1864, in Company D, Fortieth Indiana Infantry, and December 31, 1861, he was commissioned Captain of his company, holding this position through the service, with the exception of two months, his absence then being caused by disability.  He led his regiment to the battles of Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville, Stone River, Missionary Ridge, Dalton, Resaca, Marietta and Kenesaw Mountain, and while at the last mentioned place he received his discharge and returned home, being mustered out in June 1864.  He then worked at his trade, which he has since followed, although now not actively engaged in any business.  Mr. CASTER was first married to Miss MARY LYNCH, a daughter of JOHN LYNCH, and to this union eight children were born, as follows: CHARLES I., SQUIRE C., SAMUEL J., CATHERINE J., MARTIN V. (deceased), LAWRENCE A., PERRY and JAMES.  Mrs. CASTER died in the year 1874, and in 1877 Mr. CASTER was again married to Miss SUSAN J. CRISTER, of Chauncey.  Mr. CASTER helped plat the little village of Kingston, building the first house in the village, and donating several lots in order to people the place.  He has always taken an active interest in the welfare of his township and county, and in every official position he has filled he has served to the best interests of the same.  He held the office of justice of the peace one term, being elected in 1854.  In 1860 he was elected township trustee, serving as such until enlisting in the war in 1861.  He was again elected township trustee in the spring of 1874, holding this office three successive terms by re-election.  In his political views Mr. CASTER is independent.  He takes an active interest in the cause of temperance, being a great temperance advocate.  Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pp. 365-366
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JAMES F. RESER, deceased, was a worthy member of a widely known and highly respected pioneer family of Tippecanoe County.  He was born in the State of Ohio, July 27, 1829, and in 1830, when a mere infant, he was brought by his parents to Tippecanoe County, they settling on section 32, Sheffield Township, where he spent the whole of his life.  He was married January 25, 1855, to Miss ELIZABETH PIERCE, the third daughter of JAMES and ELIZABETH (CARTER) PIERCE.  Her parents were among the old and honored pioneers of this county, coming here from Ohio, and settling in Wabash Township, about 1825, when but few families were living in that part of the county, Indians and wild animals being the pricipal inhabitants.  Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. RESER, but two of whom are now living: ORPHA ALMA, now Mrs. CHARLES LINDSAY, of Lauramie Township; and MARTHA A.C., residing on the old homestead with her mother.  Mr. RESER was a very successful farmer, and a public spirited citizen, and always took an active interest in public affairs generally, though he never sough official positions.  He died June 25, 1865, his death being a source of universal regret throughout the community where he had spent his life. In his religious view he was a Universalist.  In politics he was first a Whig, becoming a Republican on the organization of the party, and earnestly supported its principles.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 366
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REUBEN PAUL, one of the well known and intelligent citizens of Perry Township, was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1812, a son of JOHN and HETTY (FOUST) PAUL, both of whom were natives of Pennsylvania. The PAUL family were residents of Pennsylvania for many years. REUBEN PAUL grew to manhood in his native State, his youth being spent in farm work and in attending the common schools of his neighborhood. At the age of twenty years he commenced learning the blacksmith's trade, which he followed for a livelihood for twenty years. August 3, 1834, he was united in marriage to Miss LEVINA HOUPT, who was born in Allen County, Pennsylvania, a daughter of GEORGE and MARY HOUPT. They resided in White Hall Township, Lehigh County, until 1851, when in company with the families of CHARLES MOYER, IRVIN JONES and CHARLES MILLER, they came to Tippecanoe County, Indiana, making the journey in one two-horse wagon and one one-horse carriage, in three weeks and three days. Mr. PAUL's family then consisted of his wife and seven children. On coming to the county he settled on the land where he now resides, buying eighty acres of WILLIAM GADDIS, of which fifty-five acres were cleared, and a small frame house on the same, paying for this farm the sum of $1,650. Here he made a good home for his family, and improved his land in such a manner that the PAUL farm is now considered one of the best in Perry Township. His fine brick residence was erected in 1859, and is a model of comfort and convenience, and is well furnished throughout, and his barns and other farm buildings are correspondingly good. To Mr. and Mrs. PAUL have been born eleven children, two of whom are deceased–ALFRED who died in infancy, and CATHERINE who died at the age of eighteen years. Those yet livingare– THOMAS F., a carpenter and undertaker in Carroll County, Indiana; TILGHMAN, a farmer of Sheffield Township; Mrs. SUSANNAH PETERSON, of Sheffield Township; MONFORD, a carpenter, residing on the home farm in Perry Township; Mrs. SARAH ROTH, of Carroll County; ALFRED, named after his brother who died in
infancy, a farmer of Perry Township; Mrs. MARY ANN WETZELL., of Clinton County, Indiana; REBECCA, widow of THOMAS YOUNDT, who died December 30, 1887; and FREMONT A., residing on the old homestead in Perry Township.  Four of the sons were in the war of the Rebellion: THOMAS, MONFORD and TILGHMAN enlisted for one year in February, 1865, in Company B, One Hundred and Fiftieth Indiana Infantry, and ALFRED enlisted in November, 1864, in Battery B, Tenth Artillery, for three years, and was transferred to the navy on the United States gunboat "Stone River" on the Tennessee River. FREMONT A. PAUL was born on the homestead farm, received his education principally at Dayton, Indiana, and graduated in the commercial course at Ladoga Normal College in Montgomery County. In 1882 he was elected assessor of Perry Township, and after serving four years was reelected to the same office in 1886, which he filled with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. Mr. and Mrs. PAUL have celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, having lived together for a period of fifty three years, and during their long residence in the county have gained the respect and esteem of the entire community. They have reared their children to honorable and respectable stations in life, and alltheir sons are enterprising and progressive citizens. In their religious faith the PAUL family are Lutherans. In politics they affiliate with the Republican party, and on election days they deposit six good Republican votes for that party. In 1882 Mr. F.A. PAUL was elected assessor of his township, and so faithfully did he perform his duties as to win the approbation and esteem of his fellow citizens, and his honesty and integrity were rewarded by his reelection to the same office in 1886, when he ran far ahead of his ticket. On the old PAUL homestead in Pennsylvania, where the subject of this sketch was born and reared, is now the town of Hokendauqua, and six large iron furnaces side by side, one of which contains next to the largest engines in the world. All these improvements have taken place since he left his native State.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pp. 356-357
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ENOCH FRANCIS HAYWOOD, a prosperous and enterprising agriculturist of Tippecanoe County, resides on section 22, Jackson Township, where he is actively engaged in farming and stock raising. Mr. HAYWOOD is a native of Tippecanoe County, born in the township where he now makes his home, September 9, 1847, a son of HENRY HAYWOOD, who is now a resident of Fairfield Township, this county. He was reared to manhood in his native county to the vocation of a farmer, which he has followed through life, and in his boyhood he attended the schools of his neighborhood where he received a fair common school education. He was married May 28, 1867, to Miss MARGARET PEED, a daughter of WILLIAM PEED, now deceased, who was one of the early settlers of this county. To this union seven children were born, of whom five are yet living, their names being as follows: EDWARD, MATTIE, ELLA, CHARLIE, and EMMA. By industry and good management Mr. HAYWOOD has been very successful through life, and is now the owner of 443 acres of good land, all of which he has acquired by fair and honorable means. He is a member of the Masonic lodge at Romney. In his political views he affiliates with the Democratic party.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County Indiana, pg. 361
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S. R. GIPE, one of the representative and progressive citizens of Fairfield Township, residing on section 25, is a native of Pennsylvania, born in York County, February 16, 1837, a son of MICHAEL and MARY MAGDALINE (HILDERBRAND) GIPE. MICHAEL GIPE was also born in York County, Pennsylvania, a son of CONRAD GIPE, a native of Germany. He immigrated to Indiana with his family August 1837, when he located in Wayne County. Fifteen years later he removed to Henry County, and later settled in Hamilton County. In 1865 the family removed to Tippecanoe County, settling in Wea Township, where the father died in January, 1887, being the oldest citizen in the township at the time of his death. His widow still lives on the homestead, and is now seventy-eight years of age.

S.R. GIPE, the subject of this sketch, was reared a farmer, and in his youth received such education as the early schools of his day afforded. He resided in Indiana until the fall of 1860, when he went to Johnson County, Missouri. In May, 1861, the war of the Rebellion having commenced, and being a strong Union man in his principles, he left Missouri, going to Iowa. Soon after he located in Illinois, and from there returned to Indiana and settled in Hamilton County. He enlisted August 19, 1861, in the Thirty-ninth Indiana Infantry. This regiment was soon after mounted, and later entered the regular cavalry service. This regiment took an active part in the war, participating in no less than ninety-five battles and skirmishes, including the hard fought battles of Shish and Stone River. Mr. GIPE was honorably discharged in August, 1865, when he returned to Hamilton County, and a few months later came to Tippecanoe County, where he has since made his home. Mr. GIPE was married February 16, 1870, to Miss SARAH ANN McCARTEY, a daughter of WILLIAM McCARTEY, a prominent pioneer of Tippecanoe County. They are the parents of two sons, named CHARLES and HARRY. Mr. GIPE lived at various places in the county until 1874, when he settled on the farm where he now lives. He is the owner of 167 acres of well improved land, the entire surroundings showing him to be a thorough, practical farmer. His present fine residence was erected in 1887, at a cost of about $1,800, and is one of the finest in the neighborhood. Politically Mr. GIPE is a Republican, casting his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. His father was in politics a Democrat of the Jacksonian school, and cast his first vote for President for Andrew Jackson, but later
joined the old Whig party, being a strong Union man during the war, and a radical Republican up to the time of his death.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, pp. 357-358
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MOSES COLE, one of the leading men of Tippecanoe County, residing on section 31, Washington Township, is a native of Lorain County, Ohio, born in the vicinity of Cleveland, a son of PETER and MARY (REDFORD) COLE, who were natives of the State of New York, and of Dutch ancestry. The parents were reared in their native State, and at an early day came to Ohio. In 1831 they removed with their family to Champaign County, Ohio, where they lived some three years. In 1834 they came to Tippecanoe County, where they spent the first winter at Davison's Ferry. The following spring they settled in Washington Township, and for some time lived on rented land. The father then bought a tract of eighty acres in White County, Indiana, on which he lived several years, then sold his land, and removed to Terre Haute, where he died at the age of seventy-two years. His wife died at about the same age. Both are buried in Union cemetery, Washington Township, this county. They were worthy and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and were respected by all who knew them. They were the parents of eleven children, of whom only three are living at the present time--MOSES, whose name heads this sketch; JAMES also of Washington Township, and MARY, wife of M.F. JOHNSON, of Fair Oaks, Indiana. MOSES COLE was born July 17, 1819, and was fifteen years of age when he accompanied his parents to this county. The first year he spent in the county working by the month for $15 a month. He saved his earnings, and in 1847 he had accumulated sufficient to purchase eighty acres of heavily timbered land in Washington Township, and here he hewed a home out of the forest. He was married in 1848 to Miss MARY McLAUGHLIN, a daughter of WILLIAM McLAUGHLIN, and one of eleven children born to this union, seven still survive-CATHERINE J., ANN ELIZA, WILLIAM, SETH, MARY, SARAH and FRANK.  MOSES, ELIZABETH E., IDA MAY and CORA are deceased. Mr. COLE has been very successful in his agricultural pursuits, and to this original purchase he has added from time to time until he now has 340 acres of fine land well improved and under a high state of cultivation, his farm being considered one of the best in his township. His house is comfortable and commodious, and his barns are large and conveniently arranged for his stock and grain. A wind-mill on the place furnishes the water power for the farm. He is an active and enterprising citizen, and has built at his own expense a half mile of pike. He is a self-made man, commencing for himself without a dollar, and by his own unaided efforts has secured his large property. His is a man of cordial manners, genial in disposition, and during his residence in the county has made many warm friends. He has been identified with the county fifty-three years. Politically he is a Republican.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pp. 369-370
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THOMAS J. KENDALL, a worthy representative of one of the old pioneer families of Tippecanoe County, is a native of this county, born in Tippecanoe Township, at the old homestead which he now owns and occupies, the date of his birth being June 23, 1843. He yet lives in the house which was erected by his father, WILLIAM KENDALL, in the year 1837. He served his country three years during the Rebellion, enlisting in Company A, Second Indiana Cavalry. He was in the Army of the
Cumberland, being in active service all the time, participating in many engagements. He was wounded in the left thigh at the battle of Perryville, but continued to serve until his time expired. He was a faithful soldier, and received an honorable discharge from the army. He returned home much broken down in health, and has suffered severely from his war experiences. In 1865 he was married to Miss NANCY M. WILEY, who died May 8, 1870, leaving three children--MINNIE B., and CAREY W. and LAURA N. (twins). For his second wife Mr. KENDALL married MARGARET L. CARR, a native of Tippecanoe County, and a daughter of MATTHEW P. CARR, and to them five children have been born, four still living: ESSIE M., LENA A.E., THOMAS L., and LOIS E. ARCHIE C. is deceased.

WILLIAM KENDALL, the father of our subject, was a native of North Carolina, born April 7, 1793, and when a boy he accompanied his father's family to Fayette County, Ohio, his father living in that State until his death. The family belonged to the Society of Friends, but notwithstanding that he was of Quaker birth, WILLIAM served as a soldier in the war of 1812, though much opposed by his father. He was married in Ohio to Miss ELIZABETH McKILLIP, and in 1827, thinking to better his condition he came with his family, then consisting of wife and six children, to Tippecanoe County, where he entered and bought about 600 acres of land in Tippecanoe Township. About this time his mother, who was then a widow, came to this county, where she died a few years later. He settled on section 7, where he made a good home for his family, and here his children grew to manhood and womanhood. His wife died September 24, 1846, and he was married a second time to NANCY WHITE, widow of JOHN WHITE. She died July 29, 1877. He had thirteen children by his first marriage, of whom only four
are now living--JAMES, SARAH, WILLIAM F. and THOMAS J., the subject of this sketch. WILLIAM KENDALL died on the old homestead, February 27, 1882. Politically he was a Democrat in early life, but in 1856, on the organization of the Republican party, he became identified with that party, with which he affiliated until his death. He was a strong opponent of the institution of slavery, and was a warm supporter of the Government in the war of the Union. He was for six years county commissioner of the county, and was in every way a worthy and respected citizen. He was a sincere Christian, a member of the church of the United Brethren in Christ, and was a liberal supporter of the gospel.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pp. 462-463
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MRS. CHRISTENA DAVIS, of Fairfield Township, was born at her father's homestead in Fairfield Township, this county, August 19, 1839, a daughter of ROBERT HIGMAN, one of the honored pioneers of the county, and widow of BENJAMIN P. DAVIS, who was one of the well known citizens of Fairfield Township. BENJAMIN P. DAVIS was born in Delaware, removing from that State to Ohio with his father, SMITH DAVIS, and in an early day the DAVIS family came to Tippecanoe County, Indiana. BENJAMIN P. DAVIS and CHRISTENA HIGMAN were married August 19, 1857, and to them were born four children--ROBERT E., MARTHA (wife of ROBERT L. DAILY), JOHN and LEWIS. Mr. DAVIS was a shoemaker, which he followed until about a year after his marriage, when he settled on the farm on section 9, Fairfield Township, which is still occupied by his family. He died September 9, 1879, respected by all who knew him. Mrs. DAVIS is a lady of great energy and excellent judgment, and since her husband's death she has greatly improved her farm which is a part of her father's estate. Being left a widow with a young family she has overcome many difficulties, and attended personally to the improvements of her farm, and her pleasant home is ample testimony of the success to which she has attained. She is the owner of a fine farm of 118 acres, on which she makes her home.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pg. 416
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JAMES CARTER resides on section 33, Washington Township, where he settled in January, 1882, at that time purchasing seventy-five acres, where he made his home, and forty acres located elsewhere in the same township. Mr. CARTER is a native of Indiana, born in Franklin County, April 20, 1838, a son of ABRAHAM and LUCY CARTER. ABRAHAM CARTER was born in New Jersey, a son of BENJAMIN CARTER, who was a Quaker, and a member of the original Penn Colony of Pennsylvania. He was reared in New Jersey, where he served an apprenticeship at the hatter's trade, but devoted his life to agricultural pursuits. He removed to Franklin County, Indiana, in an early day, being a pioneer of that county. He died in Franklin County in 1859, a much respected citizen. He was a Mason of high degree, having been made a Royal Arch Mason in May, 1819. He was four times married, and was the father of nineteen children. His first wife, SUSAN (MALON) CARTER, died in New Jersey. His second wife, PEGGY (HICHNER) CARTER, died in Franklin County, Indiana. For his third wife he married Mrs. LUCY (WHEAT) SMITH, and his fourth wife was formerly HESTER BROWN. The mother of our subject was a daughter of WILLIAM WHEAT, who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. She was twice married, and by her first husband had four children. By her marriage with ABRAHAM CARTER she had four children, of whom JAMES, the subject of our sketch, was the eldest.

JAMES CARTER was reared to the vocation of a farmer on the home farm in Franklin County, and was just twenty-one years of age when his father died. He enlisted in the war of the Rebellion April 21, 1861, in the three month's service, in the Twentieth Ohio Infantry. He served the term of his enlistment, and in August of the same year re-enlisted in Company I, Eleventh Indiana Infantry. He veteranized in March, 1864, serving until August 25, 1865. He was on hospital duty much of the time, being
hospital steward for two years. He was with his regiment all the time, and was on the field at the following battles--Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Champion Hills, siege of Vicksburg and Jackson, Mississippi. In 1864 the regiment was transferred from the Thirteenth to the Nineteenth Corps, and fought with General Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley. Mr. CARTER was at the battle of Cedar Creek when Sheridan came upon the field after his memorable ride from Winchester, twenty miles away.  Although not severely wounded in battle, Mr. CARTER returned home from the war with health much impaired by the arduous duties he had to perform, and he has never recovered from the effects of his army experience. Mr. CARTER was married January 11, 1866, to Miss SARAH D. MURPHY, a native of Franklin County, Indiana, born March 17, 1842, daughter of RECOMPENSE and WELTY MURPHY, both of whom are deceased. Soon after his marriage Mr. CARTER removed from Franklin to Carroll County, where he purchased a farm and there followed agricultural pursuits until coming to Tippecanoe County in 1882. He is the present trustee of Washington Township, to which office he was elected in 1884, and re-elected in 1886. He is a Master Mason, being a member of Transitville Lodge, No. 425, and is also a member of Waymire Post, G.A.R., at Buck Creek. Both he and his wife are active and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church. They are the parents of two children, named BERTHA A. and HENRY C., both born in Carroll County. Mr. and Mrs. MURPHY, the parents of Mrs. CARTER, were among the pioneers of Franklin County, Indiana, removing there with their parents before their marriage. They were natives of New Jersey and Virginia, respectively, the father being born in the year 1805, a son of SAMUEL MURPHY, who was one of the first settler of Franklin County, locating there in 1818. Mrs. CARTER was but nine years old when her mother died. Her father died in Franklin County in March, 1880. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. MURPHY, three sons and six daughter, all yet living, Mrs. CARTER being the only member of her father's family residing in
Tippecanoe County.

Biographical Record and Portrait Album of Tippecanoe County, Indiana, pp. 382-383
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