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Jackson County Indiana

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E. E. JENKS of Seymour is a son of George M. and Sarah (Russell) Jenks, both natives of Massachusetts, where the father followed the trade of a pattern-maker. E. E. was born April 19, 1855, at Columbus, Ohio. His early education was acquired in the common schools of Bloomington, Ohio, and until eighteen years of age most of his time was spent upon the farm. In 1871he began the trade of machinist and later became connected with the Ohio & Mississippi Railroad and has remained with them ever since, having in the meantime located at Seymour. His marriage with Miss Dora Donaldson, a native of Kentucky, occurred December 25, 1878. She is a member of the Baptist Church. In May, 1884, Mr. Jenks was appointed general fore-man at Seymour, and in 1885 was made division master mechanic. This indicates the high standing which he enjoys with the company, and still higher promotions may be looked for. Politically. Jenks is a Democrat.  .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Page 698

WILLIAM JOHNSON, of Seymour, is a native of Bartholomew County, where he was born February 8, 1831, being the second son born to C. R. and Ellen (Heath) Johnson, natives of Delaware and North Carolina, respectively, They came to Indiana about the year 1824 and located in Columbus, where the father followed the tailor's trade. Mr. Johnson received a common school education in his native county, after which he was apprenticed to Reuben Shull, of Cincinnati, Ohio, under whose supervision he learned his trade, which is that of blacksmithing. After his term of apprenticeship expired he went to Vernon, Jennings County, and entered the shop of Uriah Wagoner, where he remained until 1853, when he came to Seymour and began business for himself, and now in partnership with his brother they are doing an extensive business. July 12, 1854, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage with Miss Huldah Elliott, of Jackson County, and this union has been blessed by three children: Lou, Eva and Nevada, but one of whom is now living. Mr. Johnson is a member of I. O. O. F. and is at present holding the office of Noble Grand. He is an honest, upright citizen, a kind and benevolent neighbor, a devoted husband and an affectionate father. Jackson County has but few better citizens. .-- History of Jackson County, Indiana by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, 1886, Pages 698 – 699