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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; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 296 - Marion Twp.

L. R. MALOTT

Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 296 - Marion Twp.

S. F. MARTIN

Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 296 - Marion Twp.

ELIHU S. McINTIRE

Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 297 - Marion Twp.

JAMES H. McPHEETERS

Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 297 - Marion Twp.

WILLIAM MILLER

Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 298 - Marion Twp.

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; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 298 - Marion Twp.
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.
Source: History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Counties, Indiana; Publ. Chicago: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., Publishers 1884~ Page 298 - Marion Twp.

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