ky-footsteps-digest Monday, August 10 1998 Volume 01 : Number 444 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 19:12:06 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Greenway, Obadiah J. - Unknown Co BIO: GREENWAY, Obadiah J., s/o William & Melinda Greenway Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) GREENWAY MARSHALL History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Lockhart Twp, p. 433 OBADIAH J. GREENWAY, is the son of William and Melinda Greenway, who were natives of Kentucky and Tennessee, and born in 1816 and 1819. They are the parents of three living children: Agnes E., Jennie and Obadiah. The subject of our sketch was born in Dubois County, Ind., January 7, 1843. He obtained a fair education in the common schools of Dubois County, and when twenty-three years old, he married Sarah J. Marshall, of Warrick Co. Their union was blessed with seven children--two sons and five daughters: William T. (deceased), Charles E. (deceased), Carrie J. (deceased), Melinda I., Nancy E. and Mary M. He is a Democrat and a member of the I.O.O.F., of Selvin, Warrick Co., Ind. While he was a resident of Dubois County, he served two terms as assessor of Patoka Township, and in 1884, was elected to the office of trustee of Lockhart Township, which office he holds at the present time. Previous to the election of trustee, he had been engaged in the hardware business in Stendal, where he was very successful financially. He is a good officer and prominent citizen of Lockhart Township. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 19:15:17 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Stillwell, Jarrett W. - Unknown Co BIO: STILLWELL, Jarrett W., s/o Henry & Mary Stillwell Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) STILLWELL SIMMONS BOLIN TINDAL KINDER HUNSACHER History of Pike and Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Lockhart Township, p. 437 JARRETT W. STILLWELL, son of Henry and Mary Stillwell, was born in Dubois County, Ind., June 28, 1856. March 23, 1861 (sic) he married Eliza Hunsacher, of Pike County, who bore him five children--three sons and two daughters: John W. (teacher), Mary E., Christina, James and one deceased. Mr. Stillwell is a Democrat, and a member of the I.O.O.F. February 14, 1865 he enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Forty-third Indiana Infantry, and served until the close of the war. May 12, 1865, while moving a house at Murfreesboro, Tenn., to be used as a cook house for his regiment, the building collapsed, and he was quite severely injured, and received his discharge October 17, 1865. Since that time he has been engaged in farming and stock raising, and is widely known and respected by all. Henry Stillwell, father of the above, was born in Kentucky, August 12, 1786. At a very early day he moved with his parents to Indiana, and when twenty years of age, married Sarah Simmons, of Kentucky, who bore him six children, three still living; Elizabeth, Thomas and Solomon. His wife died in 1836, and in 1837 he wedded Mary Bolin. To them were born four children, three still living: Jarrett, Sarah and Charlotte. This wife died in 1877, and in 1878, at the age of ninety-two years he married his third wife, Nancy (Tindal) Kinder, of Indiana. Mr. Stillwell is a Democrat, and a member of the Baptist Church. He is the oldest man in Pike County, being now ninety-nine years of age and is still hale and hearty. His mental faculties are unimpaired, and his physical ability is wonderful, though his sight and hearing are somewhat blunted. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 19:21:58 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Richardson, Elijah E. - Unknown Co BIO: RICHARDSON, Elijah E., s/o John & Mary Richardson Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) RICHARDSON HOLLON CLYDE RODARMEL History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Marion Twp, p. 451 ELIJAH E. RICHARDSON is the son of John and Mary Richardson, who were natives of Kentucky, born in 1809 and 1812, respectively. In 1837 they removed to Illinois, remaining one year, and then settled on a farm near Petersburg, where his wife died in 1844. Three years later he visited Kentucky with his four children, and while there married Lucinda B. Hollon, his present wife. They became the parents of seven children. Soon after his second marriage he returned to Petersburg and sold his farm and then lived in Kentucky, three years after which he again lived in Pike County, Ind. At the present time they are living in Huntingburgh. Our subject was born March 11, 1836, and on the 19th of November, 1860, he married Mary Clyde, who bore him one son, John T. In 1862 she died, and five years later he married Elizabeth Rodarmel. They are the parents of four sons and one daughter: Ida A., William L., Joseph E., Elvis O. (deceased) and Nathan A. In 1862 he enlisted in Company H, Eightieth Indiana Infantry. He was in many severe conflicts and was twice severely wonded and had to be sent to the hospital, where he was exposed to the small-pox. He was then sent to Quincy, Ill., and confined in the pest house for six weeks. His right eye was injured by the disease, but he again returned to the service and was captured in 1863 by Morgan's men and remained a parole prisoner until the following May, when he was exchanged and returned to the service. He received his discharge in April, 1865. Since that time he has been a farmer. He and family belong to the Baptist Church, and he is a member of the G.A.R. and a National in politics. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 19:24:31 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Risley, James - Unknown Co BIO: RISLEY, James, s/o John & Margaret Risley Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) RISLEY MILLER ALLBURN History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Marion Twp, page 451 JAMES RISLEY is a son of John and Margaret Risley. The father was a native of New Jersey and the mother of Virginia. They were married in the mother's native country, and their union resulted in nine children. They moved from Virginia to Kentucky and finally came to Pike County, Ind., where the father and mother died. James Risley was born at Petersburg, Pike Co., Ind., June 7, 1811; at that time, however, there was no town on the present site of Petersburg. At the age of nineteen years he married Martha Miller, of Ohio, September 7, 1831, and their union was blessed with eight children. Maria, Hannah, Eunice, Margareth, Polly, Lafayette, Martha (wife of Phillip D. Allburn) and Eliza; all are dead except Martha. Mr. Risley has a limited English education and he and wife belong to the General Baptist Church. In politics he is a liberal voter and has served as township trustee for one year. He and wife have been married fifty-four years, and are now enjoying the fruits of their early labor and the esteem and respect of all who know them. The little town of Velpen is built on a farm once owned by James Risley. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 19:27:37 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Survant, James - Unknown Co BIO: SURVANT, James, s/o William & Jane Survant Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) SURVANT PIPES BRUNER NELSON History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Marion Twp, page 454 JAMES SURVANT, a well to do farmer of Marion Township, is a son of William and Jane Survant. The parents were natives of Kentucky, where they lived and died. They were the parents of eight children, four of whom are living. William was a successful farmer and stock raiser. James was born in the birthplace of his parents April 13, 1827, and on the 18th of September, 1851, Catherine J. Pipes, a native of the "Blue Grass" State, became his wife. They became the parents of eleven children--seven sons and four daughters: William W., James A., Joseph H., Levi J., Richard B. (deceased), Mary J., wife of Brace Bruner, George T., Martha E. (wife of John Nelson), Sallie C., Caleb A. and Hettie L. On the 20th of October, 1883, Mrs. Survant died very suddenly. She appeared as well as ususal when arising, and attended to her household duties, when without a word of warning, she suddenly fell dead. The cause of her sudden death was heart disease. Mr. Survant is a Democrat and an old settler and successful farmer of Marion Township. He and family belong to the General Baptist Church. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 19:30:04 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Demotte, David - Unknown Co BIO: DEMOTTE, David, s/o Lawrence & Phoebe (Banty) Demotte Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) DEMOTTE BANTY GREEN STILLWELL History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co,, Publishers. 1885 Pike County, Jefferson Twp, page 456 DAVID DEMOTTE was born in Pike County, Ind., February 13, 1832, and is the next youngest in a family of six children born to Lawrence and Phoebe (Banty) Demotte, who were natives of Kentucky, and came to this State and county about 1825, and made their first settlement about a mile south of our subject's present place of abode. The mother died when David was quite young. After a time the father's mind became enfeebled and he was a source of great care to David and a younger brother, who had remained at home. Owing mainly to this our subject received a limited education. October 19, 1859, his marriage with Sarah Green was solemnized, and to their union six children have been born, of which these five are now living: Martha, John (who married Nancy Stillwell), Charlotte, Elizabeth and Sallie. By occupation Mr. Demotte has always been a farmer, and has been quite successful. He owns 248 acres of well improved land. He and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics he has always been a Republican, and enjoys the respect and esteem of all who know him. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 20:15:38 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Smith, Harrison H. - Unknown Co BIO: SMITH, Harrison H., s/o Onias & Mary (Wyett) Smith Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) SMITH WYETT BOWMAN History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Madison Twp, p. 447 HARRISON H. SMITH is a son of Onias and Mary (Wyett) Smith, and was born August 23, 1838, in Pike County, Ind. The father was a native of North Carolina, born in 1805. In 1810 he came with his parents to Pike County, Ind., and his father entered a large tract of land near Petersburg. He was a surveyor by occupatin and worked at that business in North Carolina and also after coming to Indiana. He laid out the town of Petersburg and also surveyed numerous tracts throughout Pike and the adjoining counties. Our subject's father, Onias married in Pike County, and afterward bought property near Petersburg, where he located and remained as a tiller of the soil until his death, which occurred in September, 1869. The mother was born in Kentucky and came to Indiana with her parents when a small child. She is yet living and is over seventy-five years of age. Harrison H. made his home with his parents until he was twenty-six years old. September, 1864, he married Nancy Jane Bowman, daughter of Jonathan and Elizabeth Bowman. She was born November 14, 1845, in Illinois. They have four chidlren living, named Rollin P., Cordelia, Onias and Emmet. Mr. Smith farmed on a rented place for over a year and then bought fifty-nine acres near Petersburg, where he lived for about four years and then sold out and purchased 100 acres in Madison Township. He has added ninety-three acres to this, and has one of the best farms in Pike County. He is a Democrat in politics, and cast his first vote for Stephen A. Douglas. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 20:33:49 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Lett, John A. - Unknown Co BIO: LETT, John A., s/o Randall & Sarah (Tyndall) Lett Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) LETT TYNDALL THOMAS RANDERSON History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Jefferson Twp, page 458 JOHN A. LETT, father of Isaac Lett (and Lewis E. Lett, see bios on p. 459), was born in Kentucky, September 11, 1809. His parents were Randall and Sarah (Tyndall) Lett, who were natives of Georgia and came to Kentucky and lived there till John A. was four years old, when they came to Pike County. When twenty-two years old our subject married Mary Thomas, October 20, 1831. He began life for himself with little or nothing, but has owned 260 acres of the very best land. He and wife are the parents of ten children, eight now living. His wife died September 15, 1866, and September 19, 1867, he next married Elizabeth Randerson, who died of cancer February 8, 1885, leaving two children. He is a Republican and member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He has in his possession a compass, a powder horn, and a flint and steel which his grandfather carried in the Revolutionary War. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 20:56:05 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Thomas, Jesse W. - Unknown Co BIO: THOMAS, Jesse W., s/o Isaac T. & Susan (Chew) Thomas Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) THOMAS CHEW COX History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Jefferson Twp, page 460 JESSE W. THOMAS was born in Washington Township, Pike Co., Ind., January 1, 1852, and is a son of Isaac T. and Susan (Chew) Thomas, who were the parents of six children. The father, who was a farmer by occupation, came from Kentucky to this State, when very young. He located in Pike County, where he became a prominent citizen. His death occurred August 20, 1884. The mother is still living near Petersburg. Our subject was raised on a farm and received a common school education. When twenty-three years old he began farming for himself and has been very successful in that business, owning 290 acres of good land. December 20, 1875, Rebecca Anne Cox, became his wife. Four children were born to them: Mattie M., Otis L., Susannah and one who died in infancy. Mr. Thomas has always been a Democrat in politics. He takes great interest in political affairs and is a prominent young farmer of the county. ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 9 Aug 1998 22:07:35 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Basinger, Dr. Thomas W. - Unknown Co BIO: BASINGER, Dr. Thomas W, s/o Joseph S. & Philadelphia (Chewning) Basinger Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) BASINGER CHEWNING DYER LANMAN VAN WINKLE History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Logan Twp, page 461 DR. THOMAS W. BASINGER, a native of Perry County, Ind., was born May 6, 1854. He is the oldest of five children born to Joseph S. and Philadelphia (Chewning) Basinger, who were born in Kentucky and Indiana respectively. The father when about six years old came with his parents to Indiana and located in Perry County, where he has since continued to reside. During the Rebellion he served for nearly two years in the Eighty-first Regiment Indiana Volunteers. Our subject's mother died in May 1863, when the father married again in August, 1864. His second wife was Elizabeth (Dyer) Lanman, by whom he is the father of eight children. Thomas W. was reared at home and received his education in the common and graded schools, and when twenty years old began teaching school, continuing at that work about six years, meanwhile studying medicine. He attended the medical department of the University of Louisville, Ky., during the session of 1878 and 1879. He practiced his profession in Perry County, and in 1880 attended the Kentucky School of Medicine from which he received his diploma. He came to Oatsville, Ind., in 1881, and has practiced his profession. September 14, 1876, he and Mary Van Winkle were united in marriage, and to them five children were born, only two of whom are living: Ida M., born March 22, 1879, and Homer A., born November 25, 1883. Both husband and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he is a member of the I.O.O.F. In politics he is a Republican and is one of the best physicians in the county. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 06:18:50, -0500 From: DBXP64A@prodigy.com ( C L CRAWFORD) Subject: KFY: Mt Vernon Signal Newspapers, 1899, Rockcastle Co June 30, 1899 (cont) The following is a letter from Geo Williams, Davi, I.T: In consideration of this western country, the Chickasaw nation is the best part of this great Indian Territory. All kinds of crops do well. Fruits do well. It is ver seasonable in this courntry. rich loomy soil, easily cultivated. no such thing as having to fertilize our land in this rich country. It is considered the finest stock country in the west, grass is fine, plenty feed raised, which is cheap and also making business very profitable. We have a smooth agreeable climate no long cold winters nor desperately hot summer. A man can go out doors and work with comfort nearly every day in the year. This country is very healthy. Plenty good water for both man and beast. It is fast filling up with a good class of white people, coming from every state in the Union, biringing their advanced ideas and exchanging one with another, which makes it helpful for all. This country is attracting capitalist who are building Rail Roads, oil mills and other enterprises which is bringing in more money every day. Another thing is we have good society in this country and good doctors our leading Physician is Dr. G.H. Collins form Stanford, Ky who graduated at Louisville, Ky in 1882. Respt. Yours, Geo Williams MARETBURG Mr S. H. Martin returned Saturday night from the convention and reported an exciting time Miss Amy Freeman of Pine Hill is the guest of Miss Celia Pike this week Mr Walter Hunt an employ on the L&N Rail road is at home visiting homefolks Mr and Mrs Mat Pike were visiting relatives in Brodhead Sunday Miss Mollie Brown has returned home after quite a lengthy visit to relatives in Virginia and Tennessee Miss Mollie Houk spent several days in Brodhead this week Mr Walter hunt an employ on the L&N rail road is at home visiting homefolks Mr and Mrs Mat Pike were visiting relatives in Brodhead Sunday Miss Mollie Brown has returend home after quite a lengthy visit to realtives in Virginia and Tennessee Miss Mollie Houk sepnt several days in Brodhead this week Mr E.E. Protheroe the hustling agent for McCormac Moweres etc, was in Maretburg last week Miss Bessie Houk spent Sunday with her aunt Mrs Gains Admas who is not better Little Miss Ethel Brown who has been ill for many months is able to be up again Mr C.M. Cummins bought of Mr Mat Pike his entire stock of merchandise which he will move to his saw mill on Copper creek LIVINGSTON Mrs W.M. Haver of Lebanon Junction is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J.R. Orndorff this week J.H. Hagar was at corbin last week to see his brother Mr and Mrs Will Wright are visiting relatives and friends at Parksville this week Dispatcher Mudd and family have returned from an extended visit to relatives Mrs W.B. Dillion returned Sunday from a visit to her parents at Stanford Dr Pettus was in Carb Orchard last week on business Sam MaGee is home visiting hsi brothers John and Harry Mr Pynter and family of Jellico have moved to this place and taken rooms at Mrs Sue Mullins Misses Josaphine and Anna May Stephens returned last Saturday from a visit to friends at Crab Orchard Mr and Mrs Lee Webb are visiting the latters parents Col and Mrs A.N. Bentley E.E. Protheroe was with our merchants here Friday MARRIAGE: Wm Carpenter and Miss Mattie Farmer of this place were married in the parlor of the Miller House, Mt Vernon last Sunday. Squire Brown performing the ceremony S.D. Lewis, B.J. Bethurum, C.C. Williams and daughter Mrs Georgia Rice and Alza Thompson, were down from Mt Vernon Wednesday D.S. McKinney, Tea Griffin, J.H. Hagan, Gene Orndorff, John Farmer, John Powell, J.Henry and daughter, R.A. Sparks and sister were in Cincinnati Sunday CRAB ORCHARD Calvin Houk who was raised in Rockcastle, but now lives in Ind is visiting at G.H. Pattens Miss Emma Anderson met with an accident by falling from a spring wagon but we are glad to say was not seriously hurt DEATH: Mrs Rebecca Kennedy died near here on the 22nd inst. She leaves two little girls one and trhee years old with Mr and Mrs W.T.B. White Mrs Browning who has been visiting her mother Mrs MaGee returned to her home in Ohio ATTEMPTED KILLING By Four Feet assassins Missed Shooting Beverly Baker and Edeard Garrard, Near Manchester Barboursville, Ky: June 27--Some details have been received here of the attempted killing of Beverly Baker and Edward Garrard, near Manchester Saturday. four shots were fired from bushes on a hill opposite Baker's house on Goose creek. One lodged in the door jamb for feet from where Baker was sitting. Beverly is a cousin of Tom Baker. As Edward Garrard was en route from his home to his farm three strangers approached and asked him to take a drink of whisky. When he refused they said they would shoot him if he did not. Garrard was afraid the liquor might be poinsoned and taled awhile regarding it, giving three of his farm hands time to overtake him which they did and the strangers disappeard. The Garrards are Baker supporters. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 13:25:11 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Chambers, George - Unknown Co BIO: CHAMBERS, George, s/o George & Edith (Davidson) Chambers Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) CHAMBERS DAVIDSON HORNBROOK ALLEN HILL History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Clay Twp, page 464 GEORGE CHAMBERS was born in Pike County, Ind., August 15, 1828, and is a son of George and Edith (Davidson) Chambers, who were the parents of five children. The father was of Scotch descent, and was born in Kentucky, where he lived until twenty-four years old, and then came to Indiana. The mother was of Irish extraction, born in Wheeling, W.Va., and came to this state about the same time as the father. They were married in 1818. The father died in 1842 and the mother in 1875. Our subject was raised on a farm, and received such education as could be obtained at that time. When George was but fourteen his father died, and he was forced to earn his own living. July 28, 1850, he married Mary Hornbrook. To them were born seven children, six now living: Elijah D., Sarah, Anna (Allen), Ella (Hill), Carl S., Nettie and Georgiana (deceased). About 1853 our subject began keeping general merchandise, continuing in that business for about ten years. He then enlisted in Company I, Forty-second Indiana Infantry, February 15, 1864. He was at Resaca, Buzzard's Gap, in the battles before Atlanta, Kenesaw Mountain and Nashville, Tenn. After coming home he began farming, continuing until 1881, when he purchased a half interest in the Union Mill. In 1883 he sold his interest in the mill, and engaged extensively in general merchandise, in connection with his son, C.S. Chambers. They have an excellent line of goods, and control a large trade. George is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and a Republican in politics and an active worker in the party. He has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church since he was seventeen years old. He is respected by his friends and neighbors as a worthy and useful citizen. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 14:08:48 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Colvin, William W. - Unknown Co BIO: COLVIN, William W., s/o William & Elizabeth (Hillman) Colvin Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) COLVIN HILLMAN COLEMAN History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers; 1885 Pike County, Clay Twp, page 465 WILLIAM W. COLVIN is a native of Pike County, Ind., born April 22, 1883 (sic) and son of William and Elizabeth (Hillman) Colvin, who were the parents of seven children. The father was born and raised in Ohio, and when about twenty-four years old, came to Pike County, Ind., and engaged in farming. His death occurred May 20, 1845. The mother is a native of Kentucky, and came to Indiana about the same time as the father. She still lives on the old farm, and is seventy-eight years old. Our subject received a limited education in his boyhood days; he remained at home until twenty-eight years old, and then married and enlisted in the army in Company I, Forty-second Indiana Volunteers. He served about eighteen months. He has followed the life of a farmer since coming from the army, and has met with very good success. He now owns 127 acres of land, besides his share in the father's estate. June 25, 1861, he married Colisty Coleman. They have two living children: Fannie and Ametia. Mr. Colvin is a member of the United Baptist Church, and an ardent Republican in politics. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 15:42:40 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Hargrove, Hon. John - Unknown Co BIO: HARGROVE, Hon. John, s/o William Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) HARGROVE LATHOM History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers; 1885 Pike County, Clay Twp., page 465 HON. JOHN HARGROVE, father of Samuel Hargrove, is a son of the old pioneer of Gibson County, William Hargrove who was among the very early settlers of Indiana. He raised a company to take part in one of the Indian wars, and participated in the battle of Tippecanoe. John was born November 29, 1793 in Kentucky, and was of Dutch descent. In 1803 the family came to Gibson County, Ind., when there were but two settlements between the Patoka and Ohio Rivers. He married Isiphena Lathom, and they became the parents of twelve children. Mr. Hargrove was a farmer and merchant of Princeton and Owensville. He was a leading Democrat of the county, and filled the office of associate justice, assessor, and represented Gibson County in the State Legislature from 1832 to 1834. In 1836, he was elected sargeant-at-arms of the House, and in 1837 Gov. Noble commissioned him as probate judge to fill a vacancy. He was elected to the Senate from Pike and Dubois Counties, and served six terms in that body. He was also recorder and clerk of the county one term. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:42:16 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Masters, Albert L. - Unknown Co BIO: MASTERS, Albert L., s/o Richard & Elizabeth (Fowler) Masters Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) MASTERS FOWLER BUTLER GRUBB History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers, 1885 Pike County, Clay Twp, page 467 ALBERT L. MASTERS was born in Pike County, Ind., December 20, 1821. His parents were Richard and Elizabeth (Fowler) Masters, who were born and raised in Kentucky. They came to Pike County, Ind., about 1819 and settled on a farm, previously entered, and began clearing it. The father died when our subject was two years old. December 12, 1826 his widow married John Butler. When he was about thirteen years old his step-father died and he then remained with his mother until he was twenty-three years old and then began farming for himself on land where his father had lived. About 1849 he purchased the farm where he now lives. He has been quite successful in his enterprises and owns 191 acres of land, 223 acres which he owned in Logan Township he gave to his children. December 18, 1846 he married Catharine Grubb and they became the parents of eleven children, nine now living. The wife died June 1, 1882, and Mr. Masters is living on the old home farm with his children. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and has been a member of the Methodist and Cumberland Presbyterian Churches. He was born and raised a Democrat but after the war he became a Republican. He enlisted in Company G, Sixty-fifth Indiana Volunteers, July 15, 1862, but was discharged in February, 1864, on account of disability. He was in several battles and skirmishes. He is now sixty four years old and is yet hale and hearty. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 17:02:39 -0600 From: "Phyllis Hill" Subject: KFY: BIO: Clifford, Jesse H. - Unknown Co BIO: CLIFFORD, Jesse H., s/o Allen W. & Susan (Moore) Clifford Submitted by: phill@redrock.net (Phyllis Hill) CLIFFORD MOORE DAVIS LANE History of Pike & Dubois Counties, Indiana; Chicago Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers; 1885 Pike County, Monroe Twp, page 468 JESSE H. CLIFFORD, farmer, son of Allen W. and Susan (Moore) Clifford, was born July 12, 1841, in Pike County, Ind. The father was born in Kentucky, March 25, 1816, and came to this county in his boyhood, and located in Lockhart Township. About 1835, he married and settled in Patoka Township, where he lived until 1840, when he removed to Lockhart Township. Some time after he started to Indianapolis to transact some business, his son taking him to Oakland City. Whether he ever arrived at his destination or not, is not known. His fate remains a complete mystery. He left a wife and son, a good farm and pleasant surroundings. The mother's death occurred August 7, 1852. Our subject who received a limited education in youth, was married July 25, 1861, to Tasa L. Davis, born December 14, 1842. To them were born six children: Joseph W., Mary E., Sarah K., Nancy C., Charley W. and Tasa L. Thirteen years later his wife died, and August 14, 1876, he married Ruth Lane, born December 24, 1855. They are the parents of four children: Eddie, Allen W., Julia B. and Ella F. The parents and the three oldest children are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Clifford is a Republican, and cast his first vote for Lincoln. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:07:41 -0700 From: "H. Jean Dalrymple" Subject: KFY: OBITS: Whaley and related family These obits are from Ky newspapers regarding the Whaley and related families. Page 2, KENTUCKIAN CITIZEN, Wed. 31 July 1901 Mr. Ben. F. Whaley died at his house in Cynthiana, Wednesday night, at the age of 78 years. He is survived by wife and three daughters. His brothers are Messers. Charles and Lee Whaley, James and Wm. B. Whaley, both deceased, of this county, were his brothers, Mr. Whaley was an upright christian gentleman who lived a quiet, peaceful life. He was held in the highest respect and esteem by the whole community, and the sincerest sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. At the funeral, Elder J. J. Haley paid just tribute to his memory, and the burial took place at Battle Grove cemetery. Page 2, KENTUCKIAN CITIZEN, Saturday, 1 March 1902 Thomas Whaley, son of Chas. H. Whaley, of Cynthiana died at his home in Covington, after a short illness of pneumonia, aged about 36 years. He is brother of Todd Whaley, of Cynthiana, and leaves a wife to whom he had been married just about a month. The remains were interred at Millersburg. Page 3, LOG CABIN, Saturday, 1 March 1902 Mr. Thomas Whaley, formerly of this city, died in Covington Sunday. His death occurred after only a short illness pneumonia, at the age of 35 years. He is survived by his wife, nee White, to whom he was married in December. The remains were brought to Cynthiana Tuesday and taken to Republican cemetery for interment. Page 1, LOG CABIN, Friday 17 March 1911 Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Cox have the sympathy of friends in the sudden death of their infant child which passed away during Tuesday night. The child was born March 12, and was therefore only 6 days old. I have no date or news paper for this one Services for Mrs. Kate Smiser, 80 East Pike St. , who died at 8:15 am at Harrison Memorial Hospital after an illness of three weeks were held Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Whaley Funeral Home by the Rev Ben H. Moore. Mrs Smiser was born August 24, 1880 in Cynthiana and was a member of the Cynthiana Christian Church. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Honora Isabelle Shannon Whaley. She was the widow of Dr. H. Tod Smiser Sr. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. G. S. Butler, a son r. H. Tod Smiser, two grandchildren, MissesAnn and Louise Smiser, all of Cynthiana. Page 3, THE KENTUCKIAN CITIZEN, 10 October 1888 Whaley.-Mrs. Charley Whaley, nee Nancy Potts, of Nicholas, died suddenly of heart disease in Bourbon Sunday morning, aged 62 years (this age is slightly blurred). Services by Elder Waldennn, burial at Millersburg. Page 3, THE CARLISLE MERCURY, 11 October 1888 WHALEY-Mrs. Charley Whaley, nee Nancy Potts, of Nicholas died suddenly oof Heart disease in Bourbon, Sunday morning, aged 6? Years. Services by Elder Walden, burial at Millersburg. Page 5, THE LOG CABIN, Saturday, 28 Jan. 1908 Mr. Charles L. Whaley died Saturday at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Eugene Gregg, in the country, at the age of 85 years. Mr. Whaley was a well known a citizen and formerly owned the fine farm which was purchased by Mr. Gregg Mr. Whaley was a member of the Christian church, having joined early in life, and was a good citizen. He is survived by three sons, Messers Todd, Gano and Taylor Whaley, and four daughters, Mesdames De. Cox, Eugene Gregg, Edgar Gregg, and Mrs John Shockey, the latter of Flemingsburg. The funeral services, were conducted by Rev. H. G, Walker and the remains were interred at Millersburg. ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 10 Aug 1998 16:07:41 -0700 From: "H. Jean Dalrymple" Subject: KFY: OBITS: Whaley and related family These obits are from Ky newspapers regarding the Whaley and related families. Page 2, KENTUCKIAN CITIZEN, Wed. 31 July 1901 Mr. Ben. F. Whaley died at his house in Cynthiana, Wednesday night, at the age of 78 years. He is survived by wife and three daughters. His brothers are Messers. Charles and Lee Whaley, James and Wm. B. Whaley, both deceased, of this county, were his brothers, Mr. Whaley was an upright christian gentleman who lived a quiet, peaceful life. He was held in the highest respect and esteem by the whole community, and the sincerest sympathy is felt for the bereaved family. At the funeral, Elder J. J. Haley paid just tribute to his memory, and the burial took place at Battle Grove cemetery. Page 2, KENTUCKIAN CITIZEN, Saturday, 1 March 1902 Thomas Whaley, son of Chas. H. Whaley, of Cynthiana died at his home in Covington, after a short illness of pneumonia, aged about 36 years. He is brother of Todd Whaley, of Cynthiana, and leaves a wife to whom he had been married just about a month. The remains were interred at Millersburg. Page 3, LOG CABIN, Saturday, 1 March 1902 Mr. Thomas Whaley, formerly of this city, died in Covington Sunday. His death occurred after only a short illness pneumonia, at the age of 35 years. He is survived by his wife, nee White, to whom he was married in December. The remains were brought to Cynthiana Tuesday and taken to Republican cemetery for interment. Page 1, LOG CABIN, Friday 17 March 1911 Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Cox have the sympathy of friends in the sudden death of their infant child which passed away during Tuesday night. The child was born March 12, and was therefore only 6 days old. I have no date or news paper for this one Services for Mrs. Kate Smiser, 80 East Pike St. , who died at 8:15 am at Harrison Memorial Hospital after an illness of three weeks were held Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Whaley Funeral Home by the Rev Ben H. Moore. Mrs Smiser was born August 24, 1880 in Cynthiana and was a member of the Cynthiana Christian Church. She was a daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Honora Isabelle Shannon Whaley. She was the widow of Dr. H. Tod Smiser Sr. She is survived by a daughter Mrs. G. S. Butler, a son r. H. Tod Smiser, two grandchildren, MissesAnn and Louise Smiser, all of Cynthiana. Page 3, THE KENTUCKIAN CITIZEN, 10 October 1888 Whaley.-Mrs. Charley Whaley, nee Nancy Potts, of Nicholas, died suddenly of heart disease in Bourbon Sunday morning, aged 62 years (this age is slightly blurred). Services by Elder Waldennn, burial at Millersburg. Page 3, THE CARLISLE MERCURY, 11 October 1888 WHALEY-Mrs. Charley Whaley, nee Nancy Potts, of Nicholas died suddenly oof Heart disease in Bourbon, Sunday morning, aged 6? Years. Services by Elder Walden, burial at Millersburg. Page 5, THE LOG CABIN, Saturday, 28 Jan. 1908 Mr. Charles L. Whaley died Saturday at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Eugene Gregg, in the country, at the age of 85 years. Mr. Whaley was a well known a citizen and formerly owned the fine farm which was purchased by Mr. Gregg Mr. Whaley was a member of the Christian church, having joined early in life, and was a good citizen. He is survived by three sons, Messers Todd, Gano and Taylor Whaley, and four daughters, Mesdames De. Cox, Eugene Gregg, Edgar Gregg, and Mrs John Shockey, the latter of Flemingsburg. The funeral services, were conducted by Rev. H. G, Walker and the remains were interred at Millersburg. ------------------------------ End of ky-footsteps-digest V1 #444 ********************************** USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free genealogical information on the Internet, data may be freely used for personal research and by non-commercial entities as long as this message remains on all copied material. 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