Carroll County IN Archives Biographies.....Wagoner, David M. 1849 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/in/infiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher sdgenweb@yahoo.com March 28, 2006, 10:04 pm Author: John C. Odell (1916) DAVID M. WAGONER. When a man chisels his fortune out of what other men would call an unfavorable environment, he gives evidence of a strength of character which merits recognition and praise. He to whom the reader's attention is now directed, was not the child of favored fortune, for he had neither inherited wealth nor the assistance of powerful friends, but by determination, industry and economy, he has attained a competency, and has made his influence for good felt in the commonwealth which has been his home. David M. Wagoner was born on the farm on which he now lives on April 29, 1849, and is a retired farmer well known in this locality. His present farm of one hundred and twenty acres is located four and one-half miles east of Flora on the Flora road and is the old Wagoner homestead where his parents Martin and Rose Ann (Martin) Wagoner lived. Martin Wagoner was born in Lancaster county, Pennsylvania, and being ambitious, crossed the country to seek his fortune in Indiana, when he was a young man. He first worked as a millwright in Lafayette, being employed at various mills along Deer Creek. After a few years, he bought two hundred and forty acres just following his father's death and continued to cultivate the soil. He was a Democrat. Rose Ann Martin his wife was born in Lafayette and where they were married. They were the parents of twelve children five of whom are living. J. John, a farmer citizen of Carrollton township is dead. Isaac N. lives at Wheeling, Henry and George live in Flora. David lives near Flora and William lives in Flora. The following are also deceased: Mary Elizabeth, who married Adam Watlin; Nancy Ann, who died in infancy; Margaret, the wife of Samuel Wickard; Matilda, who was the wife of Andrew Thomas, and Amanda C, who also passed away while young. David M. attended school and worked on the farm during his boyhood and youth. He was married in 1881 to Margaret M. Debold, who died in March, 1882, leaving two children, Gertrude, who became the wife of Justus Mussulman and Lester who died in infancy. Mr. Wagoner was again married in 1888, his wife being Susan Kirkpatrick, daughter of Elliott Kirkpatrick. To them were born the following children, Warren and Lloyd, who died in infancy; Opal, who graduated from the high school and is now attending school in Indianapolis; Mabel and Clara who live at home; Foster and Lawrence who live at home. Mr. Wagoner and his family are well-known members of the Presbyterian church at Wheeling. He has departed from the two old political parties and has cast his lot with the Prohibitionists. Mr. Wagoner and his family have been important factors in this community, although it has not always been their home. He is generous in his support of all enterprises which he feels will in any way enhance the life of his neighbors and fellow citizens. Additional Comments: Extracted from: HISTORY OF CARROLL COUNTY INDIANA ITS PEOPLE, INDUSTRIES AND INSTITUTIONS BY JOHN C ODELL With Biographical Sketches of Representative Citizens and Genealogical Records of Many of the Old Families ILLUSTRATED 1916 B. F. BOWEN & COMPANY, Inc. Indianapolis, Indiana File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/in/carroll/bios/wagoner284nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/infiles/ File size: 3.7 Kb