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AMOS HALL (deceased) was a native of Jackson County, township of Vernon. He was born February 29, 1829, being the eldest son of James H. and Leah (Hougland) Hall. He received his education in the common schools of Jackson County, after which he devoted his time exclusively to farming. As a farmer, Mr. Hall was energetic and successful. July 26, 1849, he married Miss Sarah Densford, who was also a native of Jack-son County, and the daughter of Loving Densford, a native of Kentucky. To them have been born twelve children, of whom seven are still living, viz.; Araminta, Florence, Oratio, Sherman, Ida and Sarah.  Mr. Hall was a member of the I. O. O. F., and-as such had passed through all the chairs. He died October 12, 1875. His widow still survives him, and assumes the management of the farm in his stead. - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 752

JAMES H. HALL is a native of Vernon Township, where he now lives and was born August 16, 1835. His parents were James H. and Leah (Houghand) Hall, natives of Georgia and of Scott County, Ind. The father was one of the pioneers of this township, having come when there was yet "not a stick amiss,” and remained until his death in 1873. His birth was in 1801.Our subject received his education in the common schools of the county, and his life's occupation has been farming. March 27, 1856, he married Mary Gillaspy, a native of Jackson County. To them have been born four children: John S., Amos, Sarah E. (deceased) and Lafayette. Mr. Hall is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and has been justice of the peace in his township twelve years.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages 751 – 752

JAMES B. HAMILTON, county superintendent, Brownstown Township, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the year 1856.He is a son of James K. and Margaret M. Miller Hamilton, who came to Jackson County when James B. was a mere boy. The subject of this sketch received his education in the National Normal School at Lebanon, Ohio, or which he is a graduate. At fifteen years of age he began with the Brownstown Banner as a printer and worked two years. He then taught school for four years, was principal of the high school at Medora for two years. In 1879 he was elected county superintendent of Jackson County without opposition, and is now serving his fourth term. His usefulness, both as a scholar and citizen, is generally acknowledged. He is a member of the Masonic order and also of the Presbyterian Church.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages  616

JAMES KNOX HAMILTON (deceased) was born in December, 1821, in County Tyrone, Ireland. He died September14, 1885, at his home in Brownstown, of chronic Bright's disease of the kidneys. He was married to Margaret Miller, of Hickory, Washington Co., Penn., in December, 1850. Eight children were born to them  four males and four females  six of whom are now living and grown. Their names are Matthew M., James B., Jennie, John W., Sadie and Maggie. Mr. Hamilton immigrated to America in May, 1850. Having previously availed himself of the advantages of a thorough classical education at Glasgow University, Scotland. He came fully prepared to live a useful life in the country of his adoption. Soon after his arrival he located at Cincinnati, where for several years he engaged in the profession of school teaching. In 1858, in the employ of the Ohio &Mississippi Railroad Company, he was stationed as local agent at Medora. He remained at that place only a short time when he was induced to resume his former occupation of school teaching at Vallonia. A few years later he came to Brownstown where the remainder of his life was spent. At various periods he served as justice of the peace and as deputy in several of the county offices.  His splendid scholastic attainments and recognized ability as an educator very naturally won for him the admiration and high esteem with which he was so universally regarded, and which distinguished him as the most suitable person to place in charge of the educational affairs as school examiner of Jackson County. This position he filled for quite a number of years, discharging his duties with the highest efficiency and unswerving fidelity. In 1872 he was nominated and elected by the Democratic Party to the office of recorder. In 1876 he was renominated and again elected to the same office. There was undoubtedly no better qualified recorder in the State than Mr. Hamilton. His records are marvels of neatness, and the system he displayed in all the multitudinous duties of his office made from an extraordinary clerical officer. As a citizen no man was better known or more widely beloved. He was an affable, good-natured, kind, noble and pious gentleman, possessed of the most companionable  traits. He was a member and ruling elder of the Presbyterian Church at Brownstown, and lived an exemplary Christian life.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages  614 -  615

HON. JOHN R. HAMILTON, Brownstown, Ind. The paternal grandfather of our subject, John Hamilton, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in about 1745. He married Sarah Wilson in his native country, and in 1783 he immigrated to America. During the voyage, on June 17,1783, was born to them James Hamilton, the father of our subject. They settled in Hardy County, Va., where James was raised on a farm, and in1811, he married Rebecca Robertson, who was born November15, 1786. John R. was born to them March 21, 1812. In 1816the Hamilton family came to Indiana and settled in Jackson County, where they were prominently identified with the early history of the county. They settled in what is now Hamilton Township, in whose honor it was named. Here the grandfather died in 1837, his wife having preceded him in 1820. James Hamilton was appointed first magistrate in Hamilton Township; he served several terms as county commissioner, and in 1830 was elected to the State Legislature and was twice reelected. He died in 1856, his widow surviving until 1859. John R. was reared on his father’s farm and was educated at the common schools. He was elected magistrate in 1840, served as county commissioner a number of terms and, in 1849, under the old constitution, he was elected to the State Legislature, was reelected and served under the new constitution. November 19, 1835, he married Esther Robertson, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Hamilton) Robertson; she was born in Jackson County November 1, 1818, and to this union the following children were born: James H., William H. (deceased), Rebecca, Dallas W. (deceased), Mary E., Sarah C., Belledonia C. (deceased), George R. and Andrew J.  Mr. H. was also admitted to the bar in 1853, but soon relinquished this and has ever since been actively engaged in farming. The farm upon which he now lives is well improved, and is supplied with whatever is necessary to contribute to his comfort, and now in his declining years he can look back upon a life of usefulness.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages  615 - 616

M. C. HAMILTON, of Hamilton Township, is a native of the same township, being born within its boundaries, July 6, 1819, third son of James and Rebecca (Robertson) Hamilton, both parents natives of Virginia. The senior Hamilton moved into this county as early as 1815, and settled the next year in the township which was named after him, on the land now owned by his son, our subject. Not until the age of fifteen did Mr. Hamilton have the advantage of any schooling, his first teacher being Samuel Tanner, a resident of Brownstown Township. He has all his life been a farmer, with the exception of two years, 1861-62, when he was conducting the Scott House at Brownstown. He has been township trustee two years, 1878-79. In politics he is a Democrat, and both himself and Mrs. Hamilton are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. June 4, 1845, occurred the first marriage of Mr. Hamilton, when Miss Lucinda Mitchell, a native of this county, became his wife. Their union was blessed with two children, of whom one, James W., is living and engaged in farming in the same township. Mrs. Hamilton departed this life September 28, 1848, and Mr. Hamilton was again married in 1850, to Mary McIntyre, a native of Shelby County. Of their eight children six are living: Amy, Leroy, Wirt, Stites, Maud and Elnora. For a second time was Mr. Hamilton bereaved of his companion, May 22, 1871; and April 17, 1873, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Eliza M. Poland, a native of Ohio. By this matrimonial union there is one child, Mintie by name. - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages 664 – 665

WILLIAM H. HAMILTON (deceased), of Brownstown Township, was born in Hardy County, Va., August 19, 1813.He is a grandson of John Hamilton, who was a native of Ireland, born in the year of 1745. He was married to Sarah Wilson, and they immigrated to this country in 1783 and settled in Virginia. During their voyage to America, James Hamilton, the father of our subject, was born, June 17, 1783. On their arrival they settled in Berkley County, Va., where in 1811 James Hamilton was married to Rebecca Robertson. In the year 1816 the entire family came to Jackson County, Ind., and settled in Hamilton Township, the township receiving its name from this family. Here the grandfather died in 1837, his wife having died in 1820.James, the father of our subject, was a farmer by occupation and a very prominent man. He was elected as magistrate in 1817,afterward county commissioner, and in 1830 represented Jackson County in the State Legislature. He died September 24, 1856. William H. had been a resident of Jackson County since 1816.For a number of years he was engaged in the mercantile business, but the latter part of his life was spent in farming. He married Bridget Conley a native of Ireland, who survives him and now resides on the homestead with her four children: John H., born August 23, 1859; Annie A., February 14, 1861; Esther J., July 31, 1865, and Rebecca C., August 31, 1867. His death occurred February 3, 1869.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 615

JOHN W. HAMACHER, a prominent citizen of Crothersville, was born in Scott County, Ind., November 1, 1841, the eldest of three children. The parents were Frederick and Lucy (Rawlings) Hamacher, both of Scott County. In the fall of1846 both his parents died and left John an orphan at the age of five years. His home was from that time with his grandfather, in Scott County, where he was raised upon a farm. August15, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Forty-ninth Regiment Indiana Infantry. Two days prior to this he was united in marriage to Rhoda C. Davis, of his native county. He served three years as a private and was in the battles of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, Jackson and several others. At the close of the war he returned home. In April, 1872, he moved to Vernon Township in Jackson County, and began a saw-mill business in partnership with his brother, S. B. Hamacher. Early in 1875 they moved it to Crothersville, and in March, 1879, built a flouring-mill. In 1884, on account of failing health, he sold out to his brother, S. B. Hamacher. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and belongs to the G. A.  R. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and by his energy and assistance good church edifice was erected.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages 752 – 753

GEORGE F. HARLOW is a native of the State of Hanover, Germany, and was born October 31, 1833. One year and a half after his birth, his parents immigrated to America, landing in Baltimore. Going thence, partly by land and some distance by canal, they arrived at Wheeling, W. Va. Here they embarked upon a steamer for Cincinnati, Ohio, where they landed about the year 1837. His father was there employed by a white lead manufactory in the summer, and a pork house in the winter, until he had saved enough money to push West, which he did in 1840,coming to Jackson County, where he settled near Sauer's Church, on a farm in this vicinity. The subject of our sketch acquired the rudiments of an education in the primitive temple of learning of that day, with its puncheon seats and capacious fire-place. At the age of fourteen he returned to Cincinnati, where he engaged as bell boy at the Gibson House. Remaining there only two years he returned home, and worked upon a farm about one year, then again went to Cincinnati, and apprenticed himself to a black-smith and wagon-maker. At the expiration of two years he re-turned to Jackson County, following his trade about two years. On March 5, 1854, he was married to Mary E. Turmail, who is a native of Pittsburgh, Penn. Her father is one of the earliest pioneers. His father gave him eighty acres of land, which he sold and bought a farm of Hon. Ezekiel Davison, in Grassy Fork Township. He remained here six years, but, owing to failing health, sold his farm and removed to Jackson Township, where he bought out Jonas Crane, near Seymour. Living here till1877, he removed to Seymour, where he purchased the flouring mills of William Stinebrink (deceased), engaging in partnership with John Blish & Co. Sold out to Blish & Co., and be-came proprietor of the Fifth Ward Mill, in Seymour, which burned. He then retired from business until in October, 1885, when he was elected president of the Jackson County Bank, which position he still holds. The names of his children are H. Harlow, Lizetta, William, Mary, Frederick, John, Edward, Dora, Alexander, August and Aaron. He is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Seymour. In politics he is a Democrat. In the year 1878 his wife died, and he was left to battle with the world as best he could. In the year following he was again married to M. E. Steinbrink, of Seymour. They are now enjoying the comforts of life, having accumulated considerable property in the city and country--owning 525 acres of the very best land in the county. He is now at the age of fifty-two years. Four of the above named children are married and living in the county, almost around him, in the same neighborhood where they were born. .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 695 – 696

WALLER HARRELL is one of the oldest residents now living in Jackson County, having come here with his parents in 1815 and settled in the southern part of Driftwood Township. He was born in 1811, near Bardstown, Ky. His father, Isaac, and his mother, Elizabeth (Watkins) Harrell, came to Kentucky from Virginia, and afterward to Indiana. They were of that sturdy enterprising element of Virginia who westward took their way and planted the future homes for their posterity in the North-west Territory. They bequeathed to their children, as well, habits of frugality and industry, which our subject inherited abundantly. He began as a farmer and is now the owner of 800acres of well-improved land. He has been intrusted by his neighbors with the administration of decedents' estates more or less all his life. He has never been in office, only as trustee of his township for a term of four years. February 5, 1835, he was married to Miss Julia A. Blockwood, who died in 1846. To them were born six children: Kalista A., Manderville, Ira B., James I., Josephine and Elizabeth. Mrs. Harrell was the daughter of James Blockwood, who came from North Carolina. In July, 1847, he was again married to Esther C. Knight, daughter of Israel Knight. To them were born three children: Hattie K., Louisa, and one dying in infancy. Mr. Harrell is a member of the Christian Church. He is a Republican in politics and is one of the leading men in his township.  .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages 649 – 650

JOHN HARTON was born December 20, 1820, four miles remote from Steubenville, Ohio, being the eldest son of Charles Harton, a native of Dublin, Ireland, who immigrated to America about 1790. When he was quite young he removed with his father to Pittsburgh, Penn.; from there they removed to Green River, Kentucky. At this time the subject of our sketch was about twelve years old, working in the summer with his father, and attending school in the winter. His primary education was limited. They soon removed to Cincinnati, where, at the age of sixteen, he began to learn the carpenter's trade. He also hauled gravel for the first pavement laid on Central Avenue, Cincinnati, and later, was apprenticed to Warren G. Finch, with whom he remained three years. He subsequently engaged with Miles Greenwood as pattern-maker. He remained with him one year, and then went to work for himself as contractor and builder. He pursued this vocation for two years, but not being very successful he went to work for John Jeffries, a lumber dealer, till the year 1854, when he began railroading, this time as telegraph clerk, at Cochran, till 1855, when he came to Seymour, taking charge of the office, shops and everything pertaining to that road at this place till 1858, when he acted as traveling agent for the road. He held various other responsible positions for the company. In 1842 he was married to Miss Kate Vanausdal, of Cincinnati. Two children were born to them: Orpha and Ella - both are dead. His wife died during the summer of 1852. 1n July, 1854, he married Miss Millison Sparks, a native of Ohio. Three children have blessed this union: Charles B., Louisa and Joseph C., all of whom are living. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., passing through all of the chairs. In politics he is a Republican. In the evening of his days he looks back upon a busy and well spent life, and finds himself in the present enjoyment of a handsome competence. .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages 697 – 698

EDWARD H. HAYS, proprietor of the Ewing Hotel, Ewing, Ind., is a native of Bartholomew County, Ind., and was born in the year 1848. He is the son of Thomas and Lucy (Deitz)Hays. He came to Jackson County in the year 1866, and engaged in farming, which occupation he followed till 1880, when he engaged as clerk with W. R. Bolls, of Ewing, with whom he remained until 1884, at which time he took charge of the Ewing Hotel. This house is handsomely and comfortably fitted for the accommodation of transient guests and regular boarders. There is also in connection with this hotel, a good livery and feed stable. Mr. Hays is wide awake and looks after the interests of his guests. He is a member of the K. of P. and a Democrat.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages  616 - 617

JOHN HEINS, a citizen of Seymour, is a native of Germany, born March 3, 1827, and was the third son of John Heins, Sr. In1852 he came to this country, landing July 8, and coming direct to Cincinnati, he engaged in the cabinet business for two years. In the latter part of the year 1854 he went to Dubuque, Iowa, but at the end of a year he returned to Cincinnati, where he remained till 1859, when he came to Seymour, this State, engaging in the furniture trade. Selling out his establishment to Charles Hancocks, he worked a year for him, and then he again began to operate for himself, as a cabinet-maker. Mr. Heins was a captain in the military forces during the last war in resisting the noted “Morgan raid," and he has also held the office of captain of the Home Guards, when sixty-seven men were comprised in his company. He is the founder of the German Protestant Church of Seymour; in politics he is a Republican. In 1858 Mr. Heins was married to Miss Fredrike Wenner, and they have had nine children, namely: Mary, Charles, Ernestine, Louis, Frederike and four deceased. .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 697

ADAM HELLER, SR., farmer, is one of the highly respected German citizens of Jackson County. He is a son of John and Philiphine Heller, and was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, March 13, 1814. The mother of our subject died in Germany; his father married again, came to America in 1837, settled in Brownstown Township, was a farmer by occupation and died in 1858.Our subject was married at the age of thirty years to Wilhelmina Scheweien, a native of Germany, born December 3, 1825. Ten children are living by this marriage: Lewis, Philip, Rosa, Phoebe, Adam, Peter, George, Frank, Anna and Charles. Mr. Heller worked for six years at the cabinetmaker's trade in Brownstown, since which time he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. By his own labor and economy he has secured a farm of 400 acres, which is under good cultivation. He and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. The younger members of the family occupy a prominent position in society and are respected by all who know them. Mr. Heller has always voted the Democratic ticket.  - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 617 

JOHN W. HELLER, farmer, and manufacturer of brick and tile, Brownstown Township, is the son of Frederick C. and Sophia(Law) Heller, who were natives of Germany; the former was born December 17, 1807, the latter February 1, 1807. They came to Jackson County in 1834; were among the first German settlers of the county. He became a local preacher of considerable note, was ordained in 1846 and assigned the circuit of New Albany, Louisville, Booneville and Evansville. Owing to poor health he resigned his circuit and died September 20, 1861. His widow survived him until April 10, 1870. John W. was born in Jackson County, August 27, 1843, and received his education in the Brownstown schools. October, 1861, he enlisted in the Seventh Indiana Battery and served three years and one month, taking an active part in many battles of the Rebellion, among which were Stone River, Chickamauga, Atlanta campaign, Nashville and many others. Upon his return from the war he engaged in farming, and in addition to this he has for the past seven years been extensively engaged in the manufacturing of brick and tile. He was married, October 4, 1865, to Phoebe Durr, daughter of Jacob P. and Catherine (Phifer) Durr. Mrs. Heller was born in Jackson County, January 11, 1844. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Heller; Nannie, born July 31, 1866; Frederick, April 23, 1868; Thornton, January 7,1874; Victor H., April 20, l876; John W., August 25, 1878;Bertha, October 12, 1882; an infant unnamed, born October 30,1885. Mr. Heller is a member of the G. A. R. and an active Republican. - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages  617 - 618

STEPHEN HENDERSON was born November 24, 1815, in Wythe County, Virginia, and is the sixth child of a family of eight, born to John and Elizabeth (Tarten) Henderson.  At the age of twenty he left the farm where he had been raised and learned the trade of brick-mason, which he followed until 1845,when he went to Wisconsin and worked in the lead mines about one year. In 1846 he went to Memphis and lived about six months, working at the trade of brick-making, and then went to New Orleans and entered the United States service in the Mexican war as teamster, but was discharged in a short time on account of sickness and returned to Virginia. In 1850 he moved to Gallatin, Mo., where he lived two years, then moved to Jasper County, Mo., and worked in the lead mines one year, returning to Virginia in 1853. He lived in Virginia until 1854 and then went to California, where he followed mining about three years. In1858 he went back to Wisconsin and lived there until 1860, when he returned to Jasper County, Mo., and thence to Texas in 1861,and lived there until 1863. In the same year he returned to Wisconsin and joined the Federal army as teamster, and went with Sherman on his "march to the sea." In 1865 he came to Tunnelton,Lawrence Co., Ind., and later to this county. November 3, 1873, he was married to Sorada A. Jackson, daughter of Mathias Jackson. They have no children. Mr. Henderson is a Democrat in politics. He has been an active man, and has seen much of his country. History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 637 - 638

ROBERT M. HENDERSON is a successful farmer and leading citizen of Jackson County. He is one of the County com-missioners, and is on his second term, and is ex officio president of the board of health in Jackson County. He is a native of Jackson County, having been born in Carr Township in 1833.He is the eighth child born to William and Jemima (Newkirk)Henderson, who are of German and Irish descent; they came to this State from Kentucky, having previously come to Kentucky from Virginia. William Henderson was born in 1794, and died in 1862, and his wife died in 1860. Robert was born and raised on a farm; he has always been engaged in farming and stock raising. He now owns 650 acres of valuable land. In 1852 he was married to Martha M. Poole, daughter of John Poole, and was sister to the late Col. Poole, of the Ninety-third Regiment. To this union have been born six children: John W., Benjamin F., James M., Jr., Francis M., Eliza and Carrie (deceased). He is now in his fifty-third year. He has held various minor offices in his township, and in all its trusts he has proved himself a safe and efficient officer. He takes a deep interest in his county affairs and the community generally. Take him all in all he is atypical Indianian. He is a Democrat in politics, and is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Missionary Baptist Church. History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 638

JOEL B. HENDERSON takes his place among our leading educators, having specially educated himself for that calling, and although a young man, he is considered by those who have been associated with him in the educational work of the county as being progressive and standing at the head of his profession. He is from the farm-where our real energy and vigor in the professions come from. He was born March 22, 1857, in Carr Township, and is the sixth child born to James M. Henderson and Elizabeth C. (Poole) Henderson. He attended the common schools, that is the graded schools, until 1874, when he began an academical course, at Clearspring Academy, of one and a half years. In 1876 he began teaching at Courtland, in the primary grade, about one year or term. He continued to teach three years in his county, and in 1880 he entered the Central Normal at Danville, Ind., sixteen weeks. In 1882 he entered the Pen Art College at; Delaware, Ohio, and graduated; and in 1883 he entered the State Normal at Terre Haute, Ind., where he attended five terms. Since then he has been teaching, and is now at the head of the Vallonia schools. He has been identified every year since he has been teaching with some of the best schools in his county, which covers a period of about ten years. He thinks the schools should be taught by men who are teachers in fact. He is a member of the Christian Church, and is cultured and of fine ability and social qualities. History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 639

JAMES M. HENDERSON stands among the leading citizens in Jackson County, and is of one of the early and leading families, they having come here from Kentucky, and formerly from Virginia. They were William and Jemima (Newkirk) Henderson, to whom were born nine children, the second of whom was James M., who was born November 20, 1820. He was reared on a farm and is now the owner of 522 acres of land in Carr and Owen Townships. In 1842 he was married to Miss Elizabeth C. Poole, daughter of John Poole, of Owen Township, and lived thereabout nine years and then moved to Carr, where he has lived ever since. To them have been born eight children: Elvira, William, John P., Adline, Susana, Joel B., Florence, Elizabeth.  Mr. Henderson is a member of the Christian Church, of which he has been a member a number of years. He is a Democrat in politics, which he believes in as a principle and not as a personal end. He has not been in public office, preferring the life of a quiet farmer. He takes a deep interest in the education of his family and the improvement of society, the bias of which is always measured by the sum total of individual concession and effort. History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 639 – 640

HARMON F. W. HILGE is a native of Washington County. He was born June 8, 1.851, being the eldest son of Frederick W. And Charlotte Hilge. His parents were both natives of Germany, and when Harmon was three years old they moved to Jackson County. Mr. Hilge's education is limited, having been brought up as a farmer he is still pursuing that occupation. In January, 1876, he married Miss Elizabeth Hatte, a native of Cincinnati. To them was born one child, Lotta. In June, 1877, his wife died. January 1, 1884, he married Anna Londman, a native of Germany. She has borne him one child - a girl - named Ida. His mother is still living and resides with him. In politics he is a Democrat, and he belongs to that class of men styled "the successful farmers of Indiana." - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 753

COLBY HORNADAY was born February 22, 1844, in Jack-son County, near Vallonia. He is the fifth of a family of five children born to E. D. Hornaday and Nancy Hornaday. His mother died in 1846, when he was but two years of age, and he was raised by his uncle until thirteen years old, when he re-turned to his father. His father died in 1867. He was born and raised on a farm, but at the age of eighteen years he entered the army in what was known as the 100-day service, but at the expiration of his term of enlistment he was transferred to the Fifteenth Indiana Battery, where he served bravely defending his country. While in the service, in December, 1862, he contracted the measles, resulting in total blindness ultimately. He, however, did not, go blind until since his discharge. While in the service he took part in such engagements.  Harper's Ferry contending with "Stonewall" Jackson, when he, together with about 1,100others, were taken prisoners of war. They were paroled, and re-entered the service immediately. He was in "the Morgan Raid, “siege of Knoxville, Nashville, Franklin, the Atlanta campaign, and many others. After his discharge he followed farming until he became blind, in 1869. After much trouble and delay he is now upon the pension roll, getting $72 per month. April 23,1882, he was, married to Miss Olive A. Delano, daughter of William B. Delano. She was born April 14, 1859. To them have been born three children, only one of whom is living - Minnie J.  Mr. Hornaday is a member of the Christian Church and is a Republican in politics.  .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 650

SAMUEL HOUGLAND is a native of Vernon Township. He was born January 5, 1832, being the only son of Amos and Elsie A. (Applegate) Hougland, natives of Clark County. His early education was received in the common schools of Vernon Township. Having been reared on a farm he has followed that occupation, together with stock raising, all his life. April 29, 1852, he married Cynthia A. Gillaspy, a native of Vernon Town-ship. To them have been born ten children, of whom seven are living: Mary J., W. A., John J., Moses, Florence, Nancy E., Susan C. and Robert J. (deceased). He is a Republican in politics, and he and wife are members of the Baptist Church, in which he is trustee, and deacon of the society of Uniontown. - History of Jackson County, Indiana by  Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 753

SAMUEL HUNSUCKER is one among the most successful farmers and one of the leading citizens of Driftwood Town-ship, and lives in Vallonia, where he was born and raised. He is  the sixth of a family of nine children born to Thomas and Cloah Hunsucker, and is now in his forty-seventh year, having been born October 6, 1839. His parents came to Jackson about 1820, from North Carolina and Tennessee, respectively. They were married near Rogersville, Tenn. Samuel was raised on a farm, and is a farmer by occupation, and the owner of the old homestead left by his father. He has 150 acres of valuable land adjoining the town of Vallonia. In August, 1864, he was married to Miss. Margaret Allsup, daughter of Leonard Allsup, of Carr Township. To them have been born eight children, the eldest, an infant (deceased),Ida, Josiah, Franklin, Lucy, Nena, Adda and Clara. Mr. Hun-sucker is a member of the Christian Church, and in all things for the benefit of his church or the community, he is indeed enthusiastic. It is to such men that society is most indebted for what-ever advancement or progress is made. He takes especial interest in the education of his children and otherwise preparing them for the higher duties of life.  .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages 650 - 651