W. F. Little, an enterprising and public-spirited young citizen of this city, was born December 24, 1856. His parents were Robert F. and Sarah (Thrasher) Little, who were natives of Union and Bartholomew Counties, Indiana, respectively; the former was born September 19, 1833, and the latter the nth day of November, 1834. Both accompanied their parents to this county, of which they continued residents until their death, she dying February 16, 1 866, and he February 28, 1874. WiUiam F., attended the common schools of this place, working in the intervals between terms with his father, who was a merchant tailor. He became quite proficient at that trade, and served as journeyman for a number of years. |