Newton Co., IN Biography Newton County, Washington Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. JOSHUA J. TIMMONS, the oldest inhabitant of Washington Township, Newton County, Indiana, was born March 1, 1831, in Warren County, Indiana; his father, Bassett Timmons, and mother Sarah (Johnston) Timmons, were early settlers of Pickaway County, Ohio, where they were married after a romantic courtship. Bassett's first glimpse of his future wife was as she walked beside the wagon, when her parents were hunting a place to locate. He made the remark, "She shall be my wife," and soon after they were married. In 1835 the subject of this sketch being three years old, they came to what is now Newton County and entered 320 acres of wild land, and established Timmons Ford, now Timmons Bridge, across the Iroquois River; he cultivated his land till his death, which occurred in 1840. Joshua had no opportunity to attend school until twelve years of age, then in an old log house. In 1847, his mother married George Myers, and he left home, going to work for Benjamin Timmons, in Newton County, for $8 a month, saved his money and bought eighty acres of land in Benton County. April 8, 1852, he married Ann Troup, daughter of Jacob and Susannah (Deardorff) Troup, born in Stark County, Ohio, January 27, 1834, and came to Newton County. Five children were born to them-- William W., Emma, Albert, Warren and Clara. They lived until 1869 in a log house left his wife by her deceased father, then built a fine frame. He now has 255 acres under cultivation, and eighty in Jasper County; raises some stock. He takes an active part in politics, being a Republican; was elected County Commissioner in 1882; is a Master Mason of Iroquois Lodge, No. 506; attends United Brethren Church; his wife is a member of same. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com