WILLIAM JACOBS, a native of Prussia, was born March 11, 1834, a son of George and Mary (Kramer) Jacobs, who were natives of Germany. The father was a miller by trade, an occupation he followed in the old country until his death in 1847. Our subject was raised in Germany, receiving in youth such education as the compulsory attendance at the common schools afforded. After the father's death, he assisted in the care of the family, residing on a small farm, and in 1854, immigrated with them to the United States. They purchased a farm in Grass Township, Spencer Co., Ind., where Jacob was engaged in agricultural pursuits some six or seven years. He then embarked in general merchandising at Centerville, is GrassTownship, continuing there with considerable success until 1870, when he was honored by an election to the office of Treasurer of SpencerCounty. So faithfully and efficiently did he administer to the duties of this office that after two years he was re-elected, serving in all four years. Since that time he has officiated as deputy treasurer for almost every treasurer elected and is now serving in that capacity. He owns a good farm in Clay Township, besides other property ; is a Democrat in politics and himself and family belong to the German Lutheran Church. He was married February 2, 1862, to Catharine Bender, of German descent, and by her is the father of four children, named Mary, Caroline, Henry and Emilie. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
JAMES
JOHN JAMES, one of the prominent old citizens of Spencer County, ,was born December 28, 1808, in South Wales, being the eldest of seven children born to James and Catharine (Howell) James, who were also natives of Wales where they lived and died. John James was reared in his native country and was liberally educated in Welsh and English. Learning the woolen manufacturer's trade, which was his father's occupation, he continued that in Wales until twenty-three years old, when he immigrated to the United States, landing at Quebec, and until the Canada rebellion broke out, resided near the city of Detroit. Then moving to New York, he worked as a machinist at that point, Pittsburgh, Zanesville, and New Albany, and then moved to Harrison County, Ind. In 1852, he went to Cannelton, this State, and about 1869, moved on a farm in Hull Township, this county. In 1868 Mr. James and son, Samuel T., engaged in running a line of packets between Evansville and Cincinnati, at which they were very successful. In 1874 he moved to Rockport, where he has since continued to reside, retired from active labor and at peace with all mankind. Mr. James has met with many reverses in life, but indomitable pluck and energy has always brought him through with a general favorable result. He and his sons at present own 1,400 acres of land besides other valuable property. Of the ten children born to his marriage with Margaret Jones, a native of North Wales, which occurred August 12, 1835, these six are yet living: John W., Samuel T., Hannah M., Benjamin E., Alice and Hiram Franklin. Mr. James is a man of sterling honesty and integrity, is a Sir Knight in Masonry and he and wife are members of the Old School Presbyterian Church. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
JACKSON
MILTON JACKSON a prominent early settler of Harrison Township is a native of Ohio, born August 10, 1804. He went with his parents in 1806 to Kentucky and lived in that State until 1815, when he came with them to Spencer County and located in Carter Township where his mother died about three years later. His father was married three times thereafter, and was the father of fifty children. He died in Cass County, Illinois, about 1846. In 1829 Mr. Jackson located on the farm where he has since resided. At one time he owned over a thousand acres of land. In 1827 he married Jane Sumner, a native of Spencer County and a daughter of Thomas Sumner, one of the first white settlers in the township. To this union eight children were born, only two of whom are living. They are Vicy (the wife of John Rinnert), and James G. Jackson who was born on the homestead farm in Spencer County January 16, 1838. He remained at home until the breaking out of the Rebellion, when in 1861 he enlisted in Company D, Twenty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry as first sergeant, serving his country faithfully until the close of the war. After the battle of Hatchie River he was promoted to first lieutenant, and at the siege of Atlanta was made captain of his company. He went with Sherman on his famous "march to the sea" and thence to Washington, D. C. After his return home he again went to farming with his father, where he has since remained. During 1884 he was station agent at Lincoln City and owns a residence and the depot property in that place. December 16, 1858, he married Elizabeth Hutchinson, a native of England. They have five children, John M., Mary J., William M., Charles M. and Anna L. In politics the captain and his father are stanch Republicans and are recognized as upright and energetic citizens. from Biographical sketches, HARRISON TOWNSHIP, History of Spencer Co. IN
JONES
HON. CALVIN JONES, editor and proprietor of the Rockport Democrat, was born May 25, 1821. in Daviess County, Ky., being the eldest of two surviving members of a family of six sons and five daughters born to the marriage of James Jones and Rebecca Kirk, both of whom were natives ofNorth Carolina, where they were raised and married. Previous to 1820 these parents removed to a farm in Daviess County, Ky., with their family, but in 1827 or 1828 came to Ohio Township, Spencer Co., Ind., locating on a farm two miles south of Rockport, now owned by Sheriff E. M. Payne. The father resided on this place engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death, in 1847. He was well and favorably known throughout this region, and was identified with the early prosperity of the county, having served as county commissioner, and in other positions of trust. The mother died in Rockport in 1860. Calvin Jones, the immediate subject of this biography, was raised in Spencer County, receiving but a meager education at subscription schools. He was engaged in farming until 1850, then he went South with corn, horses and cattle to New Orleans, which he disposed of to a good advantage. The spring of 1851 he settled at Rockport, and for two years clerked, then opened a family grocery establishment on a small scale. In 1855 he began his journalistic career by assisting R. S. Hicks in establishing the Rockport Democrat, and two years later purchased the paper, although still retaining Mr. Hicks as editor for about five years. Since that time he has conducted the Democratwith ability and success. In 1858 he was elected by his party to the State Legislature, serving in the called session of that year and the regular session of 1859. Mr. Jones is at present wholly engrossed in the management of the Democrat, being ably assisted by his three youngest sons who are efficient compositors and newspaper men. He was married July 23, 1850, to Susan Caroline Cavin, a native of the same county as himself, and by her is the father of five living children: Franklin G., McClellan, Royal S., Thomas L. and Mattie C., now Mrs. M. N. Cortner, of Terre Haute. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
ERMINA J LONEY, (DAWSON) JONES married Albert G. Dawson Jr. on April 6, 1887, despite the objections of her mother. Mina had been a student of Albert's and was 11 years younger than him, according to Mina's grandson Jim Myers. But the marriage lasted more than 50 years with Albert and Mina singing duets at weddings, funerals, social functions and churches. Albert and Mina had seven children -- Mary Etta (July 8, 1888), Christopher A. (May 3, 1891), Frank Herbert (Jan. 21, 1893), Lyman L. (Nov. 24, 1894), Anna F. (March 4, 1897), Ida Ruby (Feb. 1899; Memorial #29225170) and Russell (1902). Although at some point they lived about 14 years in Evansville, Ind., throughout most of their lives Albert and Mina were an active members of the Spencer County community. Albert and Mina sang "Never Grow Old" at the Fairview homecoming each year. He died May 27, 1944, at age 85 and was buried at Grandview Cemetery. Mina later married a man named Jones and lived until Dec. 27, 1954, dying at the Bethany Nursing Home in Evansville. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery. Obituary - Rockport Journal, Dec. 31, 1954: OBIT #2 Mrs. Mina Dawson Jones, 86, of Grandview died Monday afternoon at the Bethany Nursing Home in Evansville. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ann Bell of East Lansing, Mich., Mrs. Etta Wolf and Mrs. James Myers, of Evansville; a step-son, Ervin Dawson of Chrisney; a step-daughter, Mrs. Ollie Wilder, of Evansville; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Boultinghouse funeral home in Rockport, with Rev. James Wolfe in charge. Burial at Fairview cemetery.
JAMES A. JONES, foreman of P. & J. H. Hamilton's tobacco stemmery, of Rockport, was born February 19, 1844, in Spencer County, Ind., being the youngest of two children, born to Atlas and Mary (Hevern) Jones, who were natives of North Carolina and Ohio respectively. The father came to this county when a boy with his parents, was here married, and followed farming until his death in 1846. The mother still survives, and resides with our subject. James A. was reared to man's estate in his native county, and at seventeen years of age began farming in this county, on the old Lincoln farm. In 1862 he enlisted in Company G, Twenty-eighth Regiment, First Indiana Cavalry, and serving through the battles of Helena, Pine Bluff, Little Rock and other engagements, was honorably discharged July 5, 1865. Returning to Rockport he followed house painting a number of years, together with working in the stemmery. In 1875 he was made foreman of the factory, which position he has ably and efficiently filled to the present time. Mr. Jones is a Democrat, has served as town councilman two terms, and is a member of the K. of P. Four children have been born to his marriage, with Ary Snyder, which occurred September 19, 1867, and are named Lydia, Belle, Bunnie and Jamie. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
JORDAN
BENJAMIN F. JORDAN, a native of Brown County, Ohio, was born November 12, 1846, being the fourth son in a family of eight children, three yet living, Grant L., George W. and Benjamin F., born to the marriage of B. W. Jordan and Mary Lindsey. These parents were also natives of Brown County, Ohio, where they were married and from whence they removed to Spencer County, Ind., in April, 1849. The father who became prominent in the public affairs of the county, died April 20, 1876, but his widow is yet living, a member of the Christian Church. Benjamin F. is one of the prominent and successful farmers of his township. Reared to man's estate in this county, he secured a fair education in youth, and February 3, 1865, enlisted in Company B., One Hundred and Forty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, from which he was honorably discharged September 12, 1865. Miss Nancy J. Jackson, daughter of Milton and Margaret (Harris) Jackson, became his wife October 21, 1869, and six children have cemented their union, viz.: John M. (deceased), Mary M., Clarence N., Tryphena C., Elizabeth H. and Rhoda R. The mother was born April 25, 1847, and is a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Jordan is the owner of a well improved farm of 120 acres, is a Democrat and a member of the F. & A. M. fraternity. He has served three terms as assessor of his township, has also represented his township in congressional convention, and for five years was chairman of the Democratic township central committee. In 1882 he was elected justice of the peace, and is now acceptably filling the requirements of that office. from Biographical Sketches , Huff Township, Spencer Co., IN
KEHRER
CONRAD KEHRER, of the firm Vogel & Kehrer, retail liquor dealers, of Rockport, is a native of Wurtemburg, Germany, born August 7, 1848, being the youngest of a family of four children. When Conrad was about four years old his father died, and his mother married again. A few years later he came with his mother to America, and settled on a farm in Grass Township, this county. From that time, until 1873, he followed various occupations, as working on the farm, clerking in the store, flat-boating on the rivers, etc. In 1873 he engaged in his present business with James Doyle, who the following year sold his interest to Conrad Vogel. Mr. Kehrer has been fairly successful, and is the owner of considerable property in Rockport. He and wife are members of the German Lutheran Church. He was married May 16, 1874, to Caroline Mohr, a native of Warrick County, Ind, who has borne him seven children, six of who are living, namely: Henry A., Daniel G., John A., Caroline B., Eva M. and Christian F., the last two being twins. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
KENNEDY
ROBERT E. KENNEDY, ex-trustee of Huff Township, and a prosperous farmer, was born December 10, 1853, in Spencer County, Ind., being the youngest but two, in a family of eight children, born to John and Nancy Kennedy. These parents were natives of Ireland, where they were married, and in 1848 they immigrated to the United States, and for three years resided at Wheeling, W. Va. They then moved to Spencer County, Ind., where the father is yet living. The mother died in 1856. Robert E. has always made his home in the county of his birth, and by industry has secured a valuable tract of land, comprising 360 acres. He received a good practical education in youth, is a Republican in politics, and in 1882 was elected township trustee, an office he held with credit to himself, and satisfaction to constituents. February 9, 1875, Mary C., daughter of John H. and Clarinda (Stapleton) Huffman became his wife, and by him the mother of five children : Valloria, Nancy E., William H., Eva A. and Louis E. Mrs. Kennedy was born March 27, 1856, and is a member of the Christian Church. from Biographical Sketches , Huff Township, Spencer Co., IN
KERCHEVAL
HON. ROBERT KERCHEVAL, born in Campbell County, Ky., April 3, 1824, was married January 21, 1847, to Anna M. Silverthorn, a native ofVirginia, and in 1853 came to Spencer County, Ind., and for about four years was engaged in school teaching. Previous to coming to I ndiana he served a three years' apprenticeship at blacksmithing, and also worked at that trade in his native State. In 1857 he was elected Justice of the Peace for Hammond Township, this county, and in 1861 was appointed route mail agent on the Ohio River, and also United States Secretary for all government goods shipped on the river between Evansville and Cairo. In 1864 and in 1866 he was elected Treasurer of Spencer County, and 186* was elected to the Lower House of the State Legislature. In 1869 he helped organize the Rockport Banking Company, and was also identified with other public and private enterprises. Four of the seven children born to his marriage are yet living: Samuel E., Lavenia A., Mary Alice and Maria W. Mr. Kercheval is one of five sons and nine daughters born to James and Ann (Dicken) Kercheval, both of whom were natives uf the Old Dominion. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
KERR
JOHN KERR, a prominent farmer of Ohio Township, was born on the farm where he now resides, May 21, 1843. He is the third of seven children born to George and Jane H. (Johnson) Kerr, both natives of Scotland. The father, born May 11, 1809, was reared in his native country and learned the carpenter's trade. In 1831 he came to America and worked for a number of years at Cincinnati, and in Butler County, Ohio. He returned to Scotland, was married, and brought his wife to Ohio, thence in 1842 to Spencer County, where he had entered a tract of land three years previous. The remainder of his life was passed upon this farm, which he cleared and improved. He died August 21, 1858. His wife survived him until October 19, 1874. John Kerr was reared at home, receiving an ordinary education for the times. September 17, 1867, he wedded Nancy H. White, a native ofPerry County, Penn. After marriage he conducted his father's farm, which came into his possession at the latter's death. He now has one of the best improved farms in the county. In politics he affiliates with the Democratic party, is a member of the Encampment of the I. O. O. F., and both he and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is an Elder. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
KINCAID
WILLIAM Y. KINCAID, an enterprising farmer of Ohio Township, is a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, born October 10, 1837. He came toSpencer County with his parents in 1853, and was brought up to hard work on the farm. After marriage he followed the carpenter's trade inconnection to his farm work. Up to 1882 he lived on Section 1. In that year he bought the farm of 200 acres where he now resides. March 8, 1863, he wedded Mary F. Stillwell, a native of Hamilton County, Ohio, by whom he is the father of four living children, Clara A. Charles C., Willis B. and Claude A. Mr. Kincaid is one of a family of ten children born to James and Frances (Yauney) Kincaid, natives of Virginia and Switzerland respectively. The father located in Hamilton County, Ohio, about 1820, where he married his wife, and followed farming until he came to this county. His death occurred November 9, 1862. He was a member of the United Brethren Church, and was known as an honest, upright citizen. His wife preceded him to the grave two years, having died November 11. 1860. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
KINCHELOE
JESSE W. KINCHELOE, the only living representative in a family of seven children born to the marriage of Allen L. Kincheloe and Susan Marlay, was born March 5, 1841, in Meade County, Ky., his parents also being natives of that State. Allen L. Kincheloe was raised in Breckenridge County, and prepared himself for the teacher's profession, which was his life's occupation. About the year 1835 he cume toSpencer County, Ind., and began teaching in the public schools of the county, and later, for years, had charge of the schools of Rockport. He was recognized as one of the ablest educators of the day in southern Indiana, and for many terms occupied the position of superintendent of the public schools of the county. He was an earnest advocate of Christianity, was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and died honored and esteemed by all, in February, 1874, preceded by his wife two years. Jesse W. was raised in the town of Rockport after his twelfth year, and at eighteen years of age began his father's profession. He only continued that about three years, then for the succeeding six years was engaged inclerking, after which he embarked in business on his own responsibility. He sold out after a few years and clerked in the drug store of A. D. Garlinghouse and J. W. Cunningham until November, 1883, since when he has been the efficient deputy auditor of Spencer County. Mr. Kincheloe was out in the late war as a member of Company G, One Hundred and Thirty-sixth Indiana Infantry, one hundred days' service, and was discharged at its close. He is a stalwart Republican, has been clerk of Rockport several years, is treasurer and a trustee of the town school board and is a member of the I. O. O. F., K. of P. and G. A. R. fraternities. He wedded Henrietta G. Thompson, a native of Ohio, July 16, 1874, and four children have blessed them, these yet living: Wendell J., Allen L. and William. The parents belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
KRAMER
HON. HENRY KRAMER, born in Rhine Province, Prussia, on the 23d day of June, 1847, is a son of John H. Kramer (deceased), appropriate mention of whom is made in the biographical department devoted to Grass Township. At the age of seven years, our subject removed with his parents to this country and county, and was reared on the old home farm in Grass Township, where his mother yet resides. He received a good education in both English and German, attending the Rockport Collegiate Institute, and the Owensboro Academy. In 1870 he was appointed deputy county treasurer, by Treasurer William Jacobs, and for four years so efficiently filled the requirements of that office, thatin 1874, he was elected its principal, and two years later re-elected, serving in all four years. In 1878 he was honored by an election to the State Senate, fromSpencer and Perry Counties, a position he occupied for four years. In the meantime he had devoted considerable time to the study of law, and in1881, associated himself in partnership with H. M. Logsdon, at Rockport, to practice his profession. This partnership has remained unbroken to the present. Mr. Kramer in an active Democrat, a Freemason, and he and wife belong to the Lutheran Evangelical Church. November 16, 1872, Catharine Bretz, a native of Dubois County, Ind., became his wife, and by him the mother of six children: Karl W., Otto, Catharine, Helen, Clara and John H. from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
Ex-Senator HENRY KRAMER of Rockport, lost two of his dearly loved children in the last two weeks. We join with Mr Kramer's many friends in extending our heartfelt sympathies from the Rockport Journal, December 19 1890
KRAUSE
I find a marriage of John H to Anna M Ahring on Jan 10 1888 or 1889 bk 9, pg 556 (ls) from the Dale Reporter via the Rockport Democrat 1/26/1923
John Krause, son of Mr and Mrs J G Krause, died Monday afternoon at his home in Eckerty. The remains were taken to the home of his parents between Dale and Lincoln City tuesday evening and a funeral service was conducted at the Lincoln City U B Church Wednesday Afternoon, Rev Ivy officiating. The interment following at the Richardson Cemetery. Mr Krause was bridge carpenter for the Southern Railway and had made his home in Eckerty where he was recently married. He leaves his wife, his parents, and a number of sisters and brothers, including Edward Krause of Dale. He was 44 years old and died of pneumonia after a very brief illness (ls)
KUNATH
FREDERICK ALEXANDER KUNATH, confectioner, is a native of Germany, born November 20, 1827, being the third of seven children, born to the marriage of Frederick G. Kunath and Charlotte Madler, both of whom were also natives of the old country, where they lived and died, their respective deaths occurring in 1848 and 1855. The subject of this sketch was raised in Grimma, receiving the education compulsory attendance afforded, and learning the confectioner's trade, followed that occupation in his native town until 1854, when he immigrated to the United States. For two years subsequent to his arrival, he worked at his trade in Cincinnati, Ohio, and for a few years thereafter followed the same business in various cities throughout the country. In 1860 he embarked in business at Louisville, Ky., but in 1863 removed to Georgetown, Ind., where he merchandised until 1882. The spring of that year, he came to Rockport, and opening a restaurant, bakery and confectionery store, has by courteous ways and gentlemanly conduct, won himself a place among the best merchants of the town. Mr. Kunath was married in 1857, to Anna Goettheim, who died about eighteen months later. In 1859 he wedded Mary Wagner, a native of Germany, and by her is the father of seven children, these five yet living : Laura C., Anna M., Bruno H., Ida C. and Emma A. Mr. Kunath is a Republican, a member of the K. of H. and A. O. U. W., fraternities, and he and wife belong to the German Lutheran Church from Biographical Sketches OHIO TOWNSHIP. History of Spencer Co., IN
KLAHN
ZACHARIAH KLAHN, a progressive and enterprising citizen of Huff Township, was born June 17, 1836, in Denmark, Europe, and is the third son in a family of ten children, three now living in the United States, born to Henry and Anna (Staker) Klahn, who were natives and residents of Hohenstein, Germany. In 1852 Zachariah Klahn immigrated to the United States, and after landing at New Orleans went to Davenport, Iowa, residing there one year. He then lived at Moline, Ill., five years, one year at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and in 1858 located at Tell City, Ind., where he remained one year. He then moved to New Boston, Huff Township, Spencer Co., Ind., where for twelve years he was engaged in mercantile pursuits, also officiating as postmaster a part of the time. In 1870 he was elected county commissioner, and later re-elected by a majority of 862 votes, being the largest majority ever given a candidate in Spencer County. He served in all six years, and his official record is without blemish. In politics he is a Republican, and as a farmer is a success, now owning 200 acres of good land. May 5, 1863, he wedded Anna Filler, who was born October 20, 1844, daughter of Christopher and Anna Filler. Ten children have been born to them, these yet living : Charles W., Zachariah L., Pauline, Alvina, Emma, Louisa and Amelia. Mr. and Mrs. Klahn belong to the German Lutheran Church. from Biographical Sketches , Huff Township, Spencer Co., IN
KRAUSE
HERBERT KRAUSE, son of Mr and Mrs William Krause of this place, passed away from pneumonia in Evansville where he was employed with the Bell Telephone Company. He was 20 years old and is survived by his parents and one sister, Miss Stella and one brother Elmer. the body was brought home Saturday afternoon and funeral services were held at the U B church Monday afternoon and the body was interred in th Richardson Cemetery from the Rockport Democrat 11/15/1918
JOHN KRAUSE, son of Nr and Mrs J G Krause, died Monday afternoon at his home in Eckerty. The remains were taken to the home of his parents between Dale and Lincoln City Tuesday Evening and a funeral service was conducted at the lincoln City U B Church Wednesdayafternoon with Rev. Ivy officiating. he interment followering at the Richardson Cemetery. Mr Krause was bridge carpenter for the Southern Railway, and had made his home at Eckerty where he was recently married. He leaves his wife, his parents, including Edward Kause of Dale. He was 44 years of age and died of Pneumonia after a very brief illness. from the Dale Reporter in the Rockport Democrat Jan 26 1923
LAIRD
CAPT. SAMUEL LAIRD, a native of Giles County, Tenn., was born August 26, 1828, being the youngest of seven children born to the marriage of Matthew Laird and Mary Leaper, both of whom were natives of Ireland, where they were also wedded. After two children had been born to these parents, they removed from their native country to Scotland, and from the latter place, about the year 1827 immigrated to America. After a short residence in Canada, they removed to the United States, and settled in Tennessee, where the subject of our sketch was born. In 1834 the family moved to Clark County, Ohio, and at this place the father was called to his final resting place about a year later. The mother survived the death of her husband until 1873, when she died in Hamilton County, Ohio. Samuel Laird was raised on a farm to manhood, and in youth secured a fair education. In 1852 when the gold excitement of the Pacific Slope was yet raging, he contracted the fever, and crossing the plains to California, worked in the mines for a time, and later was engaged in blacksmithing and wagon-making at Sacramento. In 1856 he returned to the States, and the same year began " store boating " down the Ohio River. At Rockport, Ind., his boat became frozen in the ice and sank, but not before he had transferred his goods to the town where he began merchandising. This he continued two years, then engaged in brick-making, farming and flat-boating on the river. He was at Vicksburg when the war broke out, but returning to Spencer County, he helped recruit Company K, of the Twenty-fifth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, of which he was elected first lieutenant. In September 1861, he was promoted to the captaincy of his company, in which capacity he served until October, 1862, when he resigned on account of disability, caused by a severe wound received at Fort Donelson. In 1863 he was elected Auditor of Spencer County, by the Republican party, serving as such four years. He subsequently was engaged in the grocery trade two years, and since has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In 1874 he was elected trustee of Ohio Township, by his party, being afterward re-elected serving until 1880. Capt. Laird has been fairly successful in the acquisition of this world's goods, having secured by good management and industry 330 acres of good farming land in Ohio Township, besides valuable property in Rockport. He has added to the advancement of all laudable public enterprises with a liberal hand, and is one of the county's best citizens. December 25, 1862, Irena Snyder became his wife, and by him the mother of three sons and three daughters. He is a member of the Blue Lodge in Masonry, the G. A. R., and is a stanch Republican in politics from Biographical Sketches , Ohio Township, Spencer Co., IN
LAMAR
TRUSTEN LAMAR, farmer, P. O., Santa Claus, was born in Spencer County, Ind., February 16, 1832, and is a son of John and Elizabeth Lamar, who were among the oldest and best known pioneers of Spencer County. Until manhood, Trusten made his home with his widowed mother, and during youth received a limited education. For a helpmate through life he selected an estimable lady, who died after bearing five children, these four yet living : Clarinda, Cordelia, Quincy and fGeorge T. January 20, 1868, he married Mrs. Sarah Cannier, who was born February 28, 1842, and by her he is the father of seven children, six yet living, named Ulysses S., Elias E., Millie, Ferd F., Lola J. and Robert A. By her first husband, Mrs. Lamar became the mother of three children, two now living, named John K. and Henry R. Mr. Lamar is the possessor of a good farm of 120 acres, is a Republican in politics, and has served as constable of his township. He is an unassuming, unpretentious citizen, and is regarded with respect and esteem by his surrounding neighbors. from Biographical Sketches , Huff Township, Spencer Co., IN
WILLIAM S. LAMAR, merchant, of Rockport, was born November 16, 1856, in Spencer County, Ind., being the sixth of ten children born to the marriage of John W. Lamar (see sketch in Biographical Department of Clay Township) and Millie Barker. Our subject was raised on his parents' farm, receiving a good education in the public schools of the county, Holbrook Normal School, at Lebanon, Ohio, and also the State Normal School, at Terre Haute. Preparing himself for the teacher's profession, he followed that occupation in this county from 1877 to 1881, and from the latter year to 1884 served as deputy sheriff under John R. Huffman. Embarking then in the hardware trade at Rockport, he continued until he was burned out, January 13, 1885, and after that disaster again embarked in the same business, at which he has ever since continued. December 31, 1883, he married Maria W., daughter of Hon. Robert Kercheval, who has borne him one son, Robert W. Mr. Lamar is a Republican, a member of the I. O. O. F. and K. of P. fraternities, and he and wife belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.
LANDSBERRY
DAVID E LANDSBERRY Card of Thanks We desire to thank our friends and neighbors for their many deeds of Kindnessand assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father, David W Landsberry. Especially do we extend thanks for the many beautiful floral offerings and for the assistance rendered by the order of the Modern Woodmen of America. …… Mrs David W Landsberry and Mrs LeRoy Sargent from the Rockport Democrat, Aug 11 1922
LANG
THOMAS LANG, late of Richland, father of our worthy townsmen, Dr J R Lang died tuesday morning and was buried at Mt Zion wednesday
LASHBROOK
P. S. LASHBROOK, one of the well-to-do men of Rockport, was born January 25, 1852, in Daviess County, Ky., being the seventh of eleven children born to Grayson and Emily (Fearman) Lashbrook, both of whom were natives of the Blue Grass State. In 1865 the family came to Rockport, Mr. Lashbrook making his home in the county from that time until his death, which occurred about 1870. Our subject was raised by his father, receiving only a common education. On attaining his twenty-first year, he began farming in Ohio Township, continuing that occupation until the fall of 1884, when he moved to Rockport and opened a meat market. In this he has since continued, and by strict business integrity is winning a good trade. March 9, 1882, he united in marriage with Mattie J. Shrode, a native of Ohio Township, and by her he is the father of one son, named Joseph Allen. Mr. Lashbrook is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a first-class citizen. Mrs. Lashbrook belongs to the Presbyterian Church. from Biographical Sketches , Ohio Township, Spencer Co., IN
LEMMON
MRS BETTIE LEMMON, died at her home here last Sunday night after a long illness. being confined to her bed for the past year. Funeral services was held at the Methodist church Tuesday morning and was conducted by Rev E M Hale of Gentryville with interment at Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Deceased leaves a mother, three sisters, Mrs Oscar Freschley of this place. Mrs R O Clements of hazeleton and Mrs. Ely of near here. To brothers, Truman and Emmet lemmon of this place. She was 32 yrs old. from the Rockport Democrat, Dec 26 1913 (ls)
GEORGE W LEMMON, after a few weeks suffering of Typhoid fever died at his home near Midway last Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. His remains were interred at Pleasant Valley cemetery on Friday Afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Rockport Democrat July 1 1921 (ls)
LLOYD
MISS EDITH MARIE LLOYD, daughter of Mr and Mrs Aquilla lloyd of Richland, passed away last Friday afternoon at her parents home, aged 22 years, 1 month and 11 days Her early life was spent at her home in Grass and Luce township, where she received her early education. She was a graduate of the Richland high School and a teacher in the county for one year. She had also attended Evansville college and at the time her health failed she was student in Madam Blaker's Teacher's College in Indianapolis. Following an attack of influenza in January of 1921, Miss Lloyd was stricken with tuberculosis and for the past year and a half had lived fighting valiantly and courageously for her life, saying as she expressed it. "I am young and life is so beautiful, I do want to live, but Thy will be done, not mine." In her losing fight for health and life she had been among her family and friends, and all know with what spirit, patience, hope and resigntion she carried on the struggle. She leaves behind her parents, six sisters. Two sisters, Mrs George Regener and Mrs Elmer Strasser of Evansville were drowned in the Wabash river near Flint Ind., on July 20. The funeral was held last Saturday afternoon from the Methodist church and the remains were buried at Pleasant Valley cemetery. from the Rockport Democrat 9/21/1923 (ls)
LOGSDON
H. M. LOGSDON. November 19, 1820, Samuel Logsdon, father of the subject of this sketch, was born in Hart County, Ky., came to Spencer County, Ind., when thirteen years old, settled in Luce Township, and there, May 15, 1851, married Cyrena Osborn, who was born in the same township and county, October 27, 1830. He followed merchandising at Taylorsport and other places many years, and was known as an honest, industrious citizen. He died January 30, 1877, and his widow is yet living on the old homestead. H. M. Logsdon, the immediate subject of this sketch, was born June 28, 1852, and is the oldest living of eight children. He passed his youth and early manhood on his father's farm and assisting in the store, attending the district schools and the Rockport Collegiate Institute. The fall of 1871 he entered the literary and law 29 department of the State University, at Bloomington, graduating from each of these departments in June, 1875. Being somewhat broken down in health, he traveled for a time throughout the Southern and Western States, but in 1877 returning to Rockport, where he embarked in the practice of his profession. He is at present associated with Henry Kramer in legal pursuits, and this is one of the ablest law firms in the Second District. Mr. Logsdon is a Freemason, a member of the K. of P., and is one of the leading Democrats of the county, having officiated four years as chairman of the Democratic Central Committee of the county from Biographical Sketches , Ohio Township, Spencer Co., IN
MRS LOGAN LOGSDON, died Sunday Morning at 5:30 after a long illness with Brights disease. She had arrived at the age of 64 years. The funeral services were held from the M E Church, of which she was a member, on Monday afternoon. Deceased is survived by a husband, two children, Miss Katheryn and Hiram Logsdon, mother, one sister and two brothers. Interment followered in Parker's cemetery.