Bartholomew County IN Archives Biographies.....Hartman, Jacob 1830 - 1901
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Author: B. F. Bowen (1904)

JACOB HARTMAN.

   Jacob Hartman, now deceased, was the owner of a farm, of one hundred and
sixty acres and through his perseverance, diligence and untiring labor he won a
place among the men of affluence in his community and also gained an honored
name because of his faithfulness to principles which everywhere command respect.

   A native son of the county, he was born March 18, 1830, of the marriage of
Francis and Magdalena (Gilbert) Hartman, both of whom were natives of
Pennsylvania, the father born on the 4th of March, 1796, while the mother's
birth occurred on the 8th of April, 1804. It was in the year 1830 that the
father came to Bartholomew county, Indiana, and established a home on what was
then the frontier, for the work of improvement and advancement had scarcely been
begun. Securing a tract of land, he began to place it under the plow and in due
course of time the fields brought forth rich harvests and, the farm property
became one of the best developed in this locality. Unto him and his wife were
born the following named: Michael, who was born September 28, 1820, and married
Julia A. Pickens; Julia Ann, born July 20, 1822; John, born February 10, 1824;
Fred, born in January, 1826; Francis, born February 27, 1828; Jacob, whose name
introduces this record; Delia, born July 17, 1832; Mary, born September 11,
1835; Catherine, born on the 7th of August, 1838; and Ersley, born on the 12th
of July, 1841. The different members of the family have become good citizens of
the county and have promoted its welfare along many lines, while engaging at the
same time in the conduct of private business interests. In 1904 but four are
living: Julia Ann, Delia, Catherine and Ersley.

   On the home farm Jacob Hartman spent his boyhood, working in the fields and
meadows and thus early becoming familiar with all the duties and labors that
fall to the lot of the agriculturist. He attended the public schools, and after
reaching adult age began farming on his own account, earning through persistent
labor the money with which he purchased in company with his brother Frederick
the old homestead, to which they added and of which he became the owner of one
hundred and sixty acres, which was where his father had settled. The house was
erected by his father in 1852, and was at that time one of the best in the
county, being commodious and of substantial construction.

   As a companion and helpmate for life's journey Mr. Hartman chose Miss Mary M.
Kindig, a daughter of Jesse and Margaret (Lynn) Kindig. The father was born in
Pennsylvania, on the 16th of December, 1806, and the mother's birth occurred
also in Pennsylvania, June 13, 1815. On leaving the Keystone state Mr. Kindig
sought a home in Indiana, arriving in this county on the 10th of March, 1856,
although he had lived in the meantime in Darke county, Ohio, for a short period.
He moved to Appanoose county, Iowa, in 1868, and carried on agricultural
pursuits throughout his remaining days, his death occurring at Centerville,
Iowa, on the 29th of December, 1892. He belonged to the United Brethren church
and was one of its active and influential members, his labors proving of benefit
in its upbuilding. He exercised his right of franchise in support of the men and
measures of the Republican party and kept in touch with its issues, but never
sought or desired the honors or emoluments of office. Mr. and Mrs. Kindig were
the parents of five children: Henry, who died in early childhood; Benjamin F.,
who was born December 15, 1836, and wedded Mary Musser; Robert C. was born
December 22, 1842, and married Margaret Clark; Mary, now Mrs. Hartman; and
Barbara A., who was born April 6, 1840, and is the wife of Ellwood Clark.

   Mr. Hartman endorsed Republican principles by his ballot and, keeping well
informed on the issues of the day, was enabled to support his political position
by intelligent argument. He brought to bear in his business career sound,
practical judgment and was resolute, earnest and energetic in his work. His
methods were characterized by honesty and systematic effort was noticeable in
all that he did. He passed away October 2, 1901, and his loss was felt by many
friends as well as his immediate family. Mrs. Hartman still resides in German
township and she has one hundred and sixty acres of land which she rents, thus
enjoying a good income from the property. Her many excellent traits of character
have gained her high regard here.


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BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
INDIANA

INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES OF THE GOVERNORS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS OF INDIANA

ILLUSTRATED

1904

B. F. Bowen PUBLISHER


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