BIOGRAPHIES
Source:
History of Lawrence, Orange
and Washington Counties, Indiana;
From the Earliest Time to the Present;
Together with Interesting Biographical Sketches,
Reminiscences, Notes, Etc.
Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers
1884
BIOGRAPHIES ARE FOR LAWRENCE COUNTY, ONLY
JAMES H. MALOTT Source: History of Lawrence, Orange
and Washington Counties, Indiana;
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L. R. MALOTT Source: History of Lawrence, Orange
and Washington Counties, Indiana;
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S. F. MARTIN Source: History of Lawrence, Orange
and Washington Counties, Indiana;
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ELIHU S. McINTIRE Source: History of Lawrence,
Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana;
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JAMES H. McPHEETERS Source: History of Lawrence,
Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana;
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WILLIAM MILLER Source: History of Lawrence, Orange
and Washington Counties, Indiana;
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JAMES D. MOORE,
merchant, was born in Burlington, Iowa, Sept. 13, 1840, the
third of eight children born to Jonathan and Catharine
(Dyer) Moore, natives respectively of Kentucky and
Tennessee, who were early settlers of Indiana, the father
being a saddler. He died in 1854, and his wife in
1874. Subject when four years of age came with his
parents to Bloomington, Ind., where he was principally
reared and educated, and where he learned the trade of
molding. In 1863 he enlisted in Company K, First
Indiana Heavy Artillery, and was Sergeant. He was in
the Red River expedition, and at Mobile, serving till Jan,
1866. After his return he clerked for several years,
and in 1872 located in Mitchell in general merchandising.
In 1880 he was elected County Treasurer on the Democratic
ticket by a majority of 127, the Republican State ticket
carrying the county by 412 majority. He has given, of
late years, much of his time to farming and stock-raising.
He was married in Mitchell, Feb. 2, 1871, to Miss Mary
Sheeks, daughter of John and Diademma (Turley)
Sheeks, natives of Kentucky. Miss Sheeks
was born in Marion Township, Apr. 28, 1851, and has borne
her husband three children: Nora D., Roy S. and
Olin J. The family are members of the Christian
Church and he is an A. F. & A. M., an I. O. O. F., a G. A.
R., and a stanch Democrat. Mr. Moore started in
life on borrowed capital, and has accumulated a fine
competency, having one of the handsomest and best residences
in Mitchel.
Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington
Counties, Indiana;
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LEWIS MURRAY
is the son of Timothy and Catharine (Finger) Murray,
and was born in this township, Oct. 19, 1829. The
father was a native of North Carolina, born Sept. 3, 1801,
and in 1816 came to this township. Here he married
Catharine Finger who was born Sept. 13, 1802, and who
bore him eight children. The father died July 19,
1881, and the mother Aug. 29, 1878. He was a Democrat
and was well respected. He and wife were consistent
Baptists. The grandfather was Elijah Murray and
grandmother Elizabeth Coontz. They had a family
of ten children, and were excellent people. Lewis
was reared a farmer, with fair education, and Mar. 7,
1852, married Susan Miller, who was born in this
township Nov. 15, 1832. Four children were born to
them: Catharine, Sarah E., Viola and Mary M.
The second and third, only, are living; they are quite well
educated and have taught school. July 4, 1863, Mrs.
Murray died. Mr. Murray has not remarried.
He is a good farmer, and owns 335 acres of land. He is
a Democrat and a progressive citizen and an honest man.
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Counties, Indiana;
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