History of Wabash County, Indiana -1884-by Helms

David Houser, farmer, P.O. North Manchester.  David, son of Henry and
Lydia (Rinehart) Houser, was born in Montgomery County, Ohio, June 10,
1821.  The father came to Wabash County in 1836, intending to locate here,
but, owing to the prevalence of  ague in this localoty, he decided to
settle in Wayne County, Ind.  From that counry he removed to Illinois,
whence he died in 1863.  On the 27th of July, 1847, the subject of this
sketch was married to Eliza Kitterman, daughter of Daniel and Rebecca
(Mikesell) Kitterman, and in 1851 came to Wabash County, and purchased ten
acres of ground.  To this he subsequently added twelve and one-half acres,
and at a later day purchased the farm upon which his son Hillery now
resides, consisting of eighty acres.  He has instituted many improvements,
and made it a valuable farm.   He began without capitol, and by industry
and good management has steadily won his way to success.  He worked at the
tanner's trade for eleven years, but has ever since been engaged at the
pursuit of farming.  Members of the family to which he belongs have been
engaged in all the notable struggles of  this country.  His grandfather
was in the Revolutionary war, his father in the war of 1812, and his
brother George and half-brother John, in the Union army during the war of
the rebellion. The former was a member of the One Hundred and Fiftieth
Indiana Regiment, three years service.  The latter was a member of an
Illinois regiment, and died in the service.  In politics, Mr.  Houser is a
Democrate.  He and his wife are members of the Christian Church.  They are
the parents of twelve children, seven of whom are living, viz:  Amos,
Caroline, Hillery, Peter, Wesley, Charlie and Libbie.  Amos, Caroline and
Hillery are married.



Daniel Hogmire, farmer,  P. O. North Manchester, was born in Wabash
County, Ind., August 6, 1854.  His father Frederick Hogmire, was born in
Maryland, and his mother, whose maiden name was Catherine Kitterman, was
born in Ohio.  Both parents are now living in Chester Township.  They came
to Wabash County in 1848, purchasing a tract of  eight aces in the woods.
They cleared it and converted it into a fine farm.  The subject of this
sketch was married, in October, 1875, to Miss Agnes Hevel, daughter of
Henry and Lydia (Coble) Hevel.  They have four children, viz., Lillie M.,
Sadie A.,  Preston A. and Maude.  Mr. Hogmire is engaged in the pursuit of
farming.  He is yet a young man, and his prospects for the future look
flattering.


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