Family Histories
Isaac Phares Family
Section 2.
A. Introduction; index; sketches, pages 1 - 14
This section includes:
An index of names, mentioned in J.P. Stephen's "Historic Sketches of Isaac Phares Family", to make it easier to know what individuals were mentioned, and where their data can be found. Some individuals are mentioned in other places, but the page number(s) shown, are where
their family information was included.
This index was compiled by R.H. Weightman, as he attempted to read and extract from the original pages of the "Historic Sketches".
J.P. Stephen's "Historic Sketches of Isaac Phares Family", which was published by J. P. Stephens, about 1909. The page numbers shown are the page numbers of the original publication, some of which were less than full pages. Any illegible words are shown as a series of dots ....... In some cases where corrections of the spelling of names or dates were made by R.H. Weightman, the corrections are shown in parentheses to indicate they have been
added.
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INDEX OF "HISTORY OF PHARES FAMILY" BY J. P. STEPHENS.
Page Numbers refer to pages of the History.
[Pages 1 through 14 follow the index.
Pages 15 - 42 can be found here on 2B.]
NAME PG
NU NAME PG
NU
Arnold, Atsy G. ........... 16 Cooper, Amy Lucy ........... 26
Ash, Columbia ............. 15 Cooper, Annetta ............ 25
Ash, Cora Estella ......... 5 Cooper, Catherine .......... 19
Ash, Lewis ................ 5 Cooper, Charity ............ 23
Ash, Ollie M. ............. 6 Cooper, Cora Luvena ........ 25
Ash, William Melvin ....... 5 Cooper, Edith Annetta ...... 25
Baker, Frances ............ 8 Cooper, Freddie Hermon ..... 25
Bales, Amy ................ 25 Cooper, Gertrude Ulalia .... 25
Ball, John ................ 31 Cooper, Heide? ............. 25
Benedict, Alice Louise .... 30 Cooper, James .............. 24
Benedict, Anna ............ 29 Cooper, John Stacy ......... 24
Benedict, H. C. ........... 29 Cooper, Lilly Lucretia ..... 25
Benefiel, William L. ...... 15 Cooper, Lottie Mable ....... 25
Bird, Arie Grace .......... 23 Cooper, Lowel .............. 25
Bird, Charity Adaline ..... 23 Cooper, Luvena Jane ........ 25
Bird, Charles Arthur ...... 23 Cooper, Mary Elizabeth ..... 25
Bird, Edward Taylor ....... 23 Cooper, Mildred Margaret ... 25
Bird, James Ross .......... 23 Cooper, Rebecca Naomi ...... 25
Bird, Robert Day .......... 23 Cooper, Robert Matthew ..... 25
Bird, Samuel .............. 23 Cooper, Russel ............. 25
Bird, William Taylor ...... 23 Cooper, Sarah Ellen ........ 24
Black, Clementine ......... 8 Cooper Susanna Ulalie ...... 25
Bohner, Anna .............. 27 Cooper, Willie Lee ......... 25
Brazier, Samuel ........... 27 Copple, Angelina F. ........ 4
Bradshaw, Amy ............. 25 Copple, Arley F. ........... 14
Brown, David .............. 4 Copple, Elbert N. .......... 14
Brown, Elizabeth .......... 2 Copple, George ............. 14
Brown, Mary Ann ........... 4 Copple, Grace .............. 14
Brown, Mathew ............. 1 Copple, Hannah ............. 33
Bryant, David ............. 10 Copple, Harly L. ........... 14
Bryant, Lebig ............. 10 Copple, James S. ........... 14
Bryant, Paul .............. 10 Copple, Samuel ............. 5
Bryant Russel ............. 10 Cory, Francis M. ........ 34,35
Bryant, Warren ............ 10 Crater, Elizabeth .......... 28
Canerson, Sola ............ 27 Crim, Lucy A. .............. 2
Carmony, Cynthia M. ....... 11 Davis, Florence ............ 34
Carmony, Samantha ......... 9 Dowson, Lula ............... 21
Carmony, Viola ............ 16 Eldred, Amy Luella ......... 26
Carney, Gertrude .......... 32 Eldred, Christena Mae ...... 26
Colvin, Arthur Benson ..... 27 Eldred, Harry Eugene ....... 26
Colvin, Clide Pearl ....... 27 Eldred, Herbert Leonard .... 26
Colvin, Fletcher .......... 27 Eldred, James William ...... 26
Colvin, James Favin ....... 27 Eldred, John Melvin ........ 26
Colvin, John Bennet ....... 27 Eldred, Louis Harry ........ 25
Colvin, Naomi Mary ........ 27 Fair, Charles A. ........... 7
Colvin, Samuel Matthew .... 27 Fair, Irene ................ 7
Colvin, Sarah Alzora ...... 27 Fish, Rosa E. .............. 27
Colvin, Tony Phares ....... 27 Fisher, Theodore S. ........ 10
Colvin, William Stacy ..... 27 Fox, Leander ............... 33
Colwin, Alta .............. 10 Fox, Mattie ................ 34
Colwin, Christian ......... 10 Gadleman, Louise ........... 29
Colwin, Dulcie ............ 10 Garver, Mary A. ............ 35
Colwin, Edwin ............. 10 Graham, Caroline V....... 34,35
Colwin, Edwin ............. 10 Graybill, Austin ........... 22
Colwin, Lawrence .......... 10 Graybill, Claude Clifford .. 23
Colwin, Roy ............... 10 Graybill, Iva Ruth ......... 22
Cooper, Alice Louesia ..... 25 Graybill, Madison E. ....... 23
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NAME PG
NU NAME PG
NU
Graybill, Milton Leotis ... 23 Lidikay, Marjorie Alice .... 20
Graybill, Stephen? ........ 22 Lidikay, Nellie C. ......... 20
Halstead, Amos ............ 12 Lidikay, William M. ........ 19
Halstead, Nancy ........... 12 Lingenfelder, Laura ........ 15
Halstead, Nicholas ........ 12 Lovett, Kenneth ............ 27
Halstead, Samuel .......... 12 Lovett, Ralph .............. 27
Harrison, Birdie Naomi .... 27 Lovett, Thomas ............. 27
Harrison, Helen Fay ....... 28 Macy, Allie ................ 7
Harrison, J. F. ........... 27 Martin, Rebecca ............ 36
Harrison, James Robert .... 27 Means, Ellen ............... 16
Harrison, James Stephens .. 27 Miller, Elenor ............. 9
Harrison, Joshua Howard ... 28 Mitchel, Mariam E. ......... 10
Harrison, Lilly Ulalie .... 27 Olson, Alma ................ 27
Harrison, Mildred ......... 27 Owsten, Earl Fowler ........ 22
Harrison, Paul James ...... 27 Owsten, Edna Catharine ..... 22
Harrison, Sarah Ruth ...... 28 Owsten, John William ....... 22
Harrison, Stacy Perkins ... 28 Owsten, Opal May ........... 22
Harrison, Thomas George ... 27 Owsten, William ............ 22
Haughland, Louise ......... 32 Phares, Adeline May ........ 13
Hensley, Andrew ........... 11 Phares, Allie .............. 13
Hensley, Franklin ......... 11 Phares, Alonzo ............. 15
Hensley, Minnie M. ........ 11 Phares, Amanda ............. 5
Hensley, Nora J. .......... 11 Phares, Amos ............... 1
Hensley, Pearl J. ......... 11 Phares, Amos Tally ......... 8
Hensley, Rosetta .......... 11 Phares, Andrew James ....... 13
Hensley, Samuel A. ........ 11 Phares, Angelina (Ella) .... 14
Hill, Frank D. ............ 37 Phares, Anna Frances ....... 10
Holbrook, Emily ........... 2 Phares, Bette Ann .......... 15
Holbrook, Franklin ........ 2 Phares, Carrie F. .......... 32
Holbrook, George W. ....... 2 Phares, Cary J. ............ 6
Holbrook, Henry ........... 2 Phares, Cary Vinton ......36,37
Holbrook, Jacob ........... 2 Phares, Chester R. ......... 6
Holbrook, James ........... 2 Phares, Clary .............. 34
Holbrook, Jane ............ 2 Phares, David G. ........... 5
Holbrook, John ............ 2 Phares, Elbert ............. 13
Holbrook, Nancy T. ........ 2 Phares, Elizabeth .......... 1
Holbrook, Paulina ......... 2 Phares, Elizabeth ....... 33,34
Holbrook, William ......... 2 Phares, Elizabeth .......... 34
Holmes, Matilda ........... 34 Phares, Elsworth ........... 35
Houghland, Louise ......... 32 Phares, Essy Otto .......... 10
Howard, Stella ............ 28 Phares, Eugene Kincaid ..... 15
Huffman, Bessie ........... 35 Phares, Francis Marion ..... 15
Huffman, George L. ........ 35 Phares, George ............. 33
Huffman, Minnie A. ........ 35 Phares, George W. .......... 32
Jones, Jesse .............. 33 Phares, George W. .......... 34
Kemper, John .............. 15 Phares, Giny ............... 10
Kemper, Mary Ellen ........ 15 Phares, H. E. Dr. .......... 32
Kinsman, Frank ............ 24 Phares, Harry E. ........... 34
Kinsman, Ruth Grace ....... 24 Phares, Hazel J. ........... 13
Kyle, Mary ................ 27 Phares, Hazel Maria ........ 10
Larkin, Elsie Lucretia .... 30 Phares, Helen .............. 10
Larkin, John Bartlet ...... 30 Phares, Hellen M. .......... 1
Larkin, Mr. ............... 29 Phares, Henrietta Alice ..... 6
Larkin, Philo Louise ...... 29 Phares, Henry E. ........... 32
Lidikay, Berty ............ 20 Phares, Ida M. ............. 35
Lidikay, Clarence Leonard . 20 Phares, Isaac .............. 1
Lidikay, Dolla ............ 20 Phares, Isaac Jr. .......... 33
Lidikay, Gladys Mazetta ... 20 Phares, James Landy ........ 13
Lidikay, Lonnie? O. ....... 20 Phares, James Ora .......... 15
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NAME PG
NU NAME PG
NU
Phares, James W. .......... 12 Phares, William H. .......34,35
Phares, Jane .............. 12 Plummer, Charles E. ........ 33
Phares, Jennie Gyraldine .. 2 Plummer, Florence .......... 33
Phares, Jerusha Lee ....... 10 Pool, Rebecca .............. 12
Phares, Jesse ............. 2 Powell, Catherine .......... 29
Phares, John Rev. ....... 8,16 Powell, George ............. 27
Phares, John .............. 2 Powell, Lilly .............. 27
Phares, John F. ........... 15 Rhodes, Alonzo ............. 32
Phares, John Phares ....... 18 Rhodes, Cyrus C. ........... 35
Phares, John W. ........... 32 Rhodes, Grace .............. 32
Phares, John Wesley ....... 9 Rhodes, John L. ............ 35
Phares, John William ...... 10 Rhodes, Laura Bell ......... 35
Phares, Leonard ........... 13 Rhodes, Lilly .............. 35
Phares, Levi Matthew ....36,38 Rhodes, Willie ............. 35
Phares, Lida .............. 33 Rice, Benjamin ............. 15
Phares, Lola M. ........... 2 Rice, Diadama .............. 13
Phares, Mabel L. .......... 34 Rice, Isaac ................ 13
Phares, Mary .............. 34 Rice, Jacob ................ 13
Phares, Mary A. ........... 7 Rice, James M. ............. 13
Phares, Mary Arracca ...... 10 Rice, Mary ................. 13
Phares, Mary C. ........... 32 Rice, Michael .............. 13
Phares, Mary E. ........... 36 Rice, Nancy ................ 13
Phares, Mary Elizabeth .... 15 Stephens, Arie Malinda ..... 24
Phares, Mary Elizabeth .... 35 Stephens, Barbary L. J. .... 29
Phares, Mary Elizabeth .... 37 Stephens, Calvin Stacy ..... 21
Phares, Mary Elva ......... 10 Stephens, Enoch Elijah ..... 30
Phares, Mary F. ........... 13 Stephens, Grace Orpha ...... 23
Phares, Mathew Henry ...... 15 Stephens, Halla May ........ 21
Phares, Matthew B. Rev. ... 36 Stephens, James Noah ....... 23
Phares, Mildred Frances ... 13 Stephens, John Phares ...... 18
Phares, Nancy ............. 13 Stephens, Lena Pearl ....... 21
Phares, Nancy Lane ........ 9 Stephens, Mary Elisabeth ... 22
Phares, Naomi ............. 1 Stephens, Nancy Woodworth .. 31
Phares, Naomi Ann ......... 15 Stephens, Nancy Lyda ....... 17
Phares, Nora B. ........... 33 Stephens, Naomi Ann ........ 27
Phares, Samuel ............ 10 Stephens, Octavia Catharine 22
Phares, Samuel A. ......... 10 Stephens, Rebecca Jane ..... 24
Phares, Sarah Emma ..... 36,38 Stephens, Rosa May ......... 22
Phares, Robert H. ......... 16 Stephens, Samuel Matthew ... 28
Phares, Robert W. ......... 16 Stephens, Sarah Jane ....... 23
Phares, Samuel ............ 33 Stephens, Sarah M. M. ...... 27
Phares, Samuel A. .......... 7 Stephens, Sarah Malinda .... 19
Phares, Samuel Simon ...... 34 Stephens, Spurgeon Beecher . 21
Phares, Sara Emma ......... 10 Stephens, Stacy ............ 17
Phares, Sarah ............. 17 Stephens, Stacy Henry ...... 29
Phares, Sarah Catherine ... 15 Stephens, William Thomas ... 30
Phares, Sarah Emma ........ 38 Swain, Orpha Blanche ....... 6
Phares, Victor Ray ........ 13 Swain, Vida Ethel .......... 6
Phares, Vida Leo .......... 1 Swain, W. O. ............... 6
Phares, Violetta .......... 15 Tillottson, Elizabeth ...... 33
Phares, Vivian Lee ........ 3 Tindall, William W. ........ 32
Phares, Willard ........... 15 Tindall, William W. Jr ..... 33
Phares, William ........... 1 Wasson, Elisabeth Louella .. 30
Phares, William ........... 3 Wasson, J. C. .............. 30
Phares, William ........... 7 Wasson, Loretta Margerite .. 30
Phares, William ........... 33 Wasson, Mariam Louise ...... 30
Phares, William Currier ... 15 Wicker, Betty Ann .......... 11
Phares, William G. ........ 16 Wicker, Betty A. ........... 8
Phares, William H. ......16,34 Wicker, Charles E. ......... 12
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NAME PG
NU
Wicker, Cynthia M. ........ 12
Wicker, Dorothy ........... 11
Wicker, Elmer M. Parker ... 12
Wicker, Ida ............... 12
Wicker, Jemima ............ 16
Wicker, John P. ........... 11
Wicker, Moses ............. 11
Wicker, Nancy M. .......... 11
Wicker, Naomi D. .......... 11
Wicker, Rosetta ........... 34
Wicker, Samuel ............ 11
Wicker, Sarah ............. 11
Wicker, Sarah A. ........ 8,11
Wicker, Tally ............. 11
Williams, Frank R. ........ 34
Williams, Lawrence Edgar .. 34
Woodworth, Enoch Wayne .... 31
Woodworth, George ......... 31
Woodworth, Harry Phares ... 31
Woodworth, Paul Madonna ... 31
Woodworth, Sadie Theadosie. 31
Worly, Ethel .............. 23
Wykoff, B. ................ 26
Wykoff, Calvin D. ......... 26
Wykoff, Charles Edward .... 26
Wykoff, Elmer Stacy ....... 26
Wykoff, Elvina Luvena ..... 26
Wykoff, Paul Admire ....... 26
Yarling, Mary ............. 32
Zike, Frances C. .......... 13
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MEMORIAL SKETCH OF THE ISAAC PHARES FAMILY OF
SHELBY COUNTY INDIANA
A FEW PREDECESSORS.
MATHEW BROWN SEN was born in Ireland, and came to South Carolina with his parents and nine brothers. He was a soldier in the Revolution Army of the United States. Died in 1839. 86 years.
His wife's maiden name was Jane. She was of Welch descent.
She died in 1841 aged 89 years. They were buried in Little Blue River Grave Yard of the Little Blue River Baptist
Church of Shelby Co, Indiana. They were parents of 8 children, 4 boys and 4 girls. They came to Ohio in 1803. Settled
in Crosby Township, Hamilton County. The sons names are David, Robert, Samuel and John. The daughters Catherine,
Nancy, Elisabeth and Sarah.
Mr. Brown was a pioneer settler in Union Township of
Shelby Co, IND. He owned a gristmill, ground corn and wheat for bread. He was a useful man in time
of need, sold corn 25 cents per Bu. regardless of price. If the man did not have money but honest, he would
get the corn.
ISAAC PHARES Sen. was the son of William Phares Sen
who came from New Jersey in an early day, and settled in Ohio.
WILLIAM PHARES (father of Isaac Phares) was born February
1765. He was the Father of Samuel, Isaac, William, Amos sons, and Elisabeth
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?heler, Jerusha Lee, Naomi Looke?, Nancy Hester and Mary Hutchison daughters, nine children. His father (Isaac's
grand father) John Phares was born Nov 11 1786 (1736). Was father of 9 children 4 boys and 5 girls, by first marriage.
Isaac Phares above mentioned and Elisabeth Brown were
married in Ohio. To this union was born seven children. Jane, Sarah, Naomi, Nancy, John, Isaac and Matthew B. Phares.
2nd marriage to Paulina Holbrook, seven children were
born. William, Robert H., Mary E., James Landy, George W. Two smaller children, Elizabeth and Samuel died
quite young. Total 14 children and 78 grand children.
Grandfather WILLIAM HOLBROOK and Grand mother, LUCY
A. CRIM Holbrook came from Stork (Stokes) Co, North Carolina the fall of 1826. They settled near Manilla
in Rush Co Ind. and died near the same place. Perhaps on the same place, they first settled, and were buried
there. The inscription on their tomb stones are as follows: William Holbrook born July 15 1779. Died
Feb 14, 1841. Lucy Crim Holbrook born Sept 14, 1779. Died March 6, 1837.
Their descendents follow. Daughters: Nancy T. Branson,
Paulina Phares, Emily Hester, Jane Brown; sons James, John, Jacob,
Franklin, Henry and George W. Henry and George W. were both killed in the battle of Stone
River of the Civil war. Ten children in all. All dead. They had 44 grand children.
Some of the Holbrooks were noted for being large men.
Big Jim Holbrook weighed near 400 lbs. Others over 200 lbs. Geo W. youngest stood 6 ft 6 in stockins. Henry
and Jacob went to California to dig gold. Came back with $1500 belt on their person.
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Sketch of William Phares son of Isaac Phares of Shelby Co. Ind.
WILLIAM PHARES was born April 4 1830 in Union Tp
Shelby Co. Indiana Where I have always lived. Father died when I was 13 years old. Oct 20 1843. From that
day to this I have felt the need of a Father. Through the blessings of an all wise Providence I have been
blessed with friends who were interested in my behalf, brothers and sisters, whom I often consulted, about business
and work. I must say I knew no difference between half and whole brothers and sisters.
They are now all gone except George and my self. We
are the only living representatives of Father and Mothers' family, the oldest and youngest of the second set of
children.
I look back with pleasant feeling; that has always
existed among us all. I always looked upon brother John as Father.
After father left us we had a serious affair for quite
a while. Now when I know any left as I was I feel deeply for them. No one knows except those who experience
it. It was our lot not to inherit any land. I have had to have care and responsibility all my life. By the
solicitation of brother Matthew Phares I sought an education, but it was cut short. I graduated at our old log
school house, under one of the best of teachers, Viz John Sharp. He gave me a certificate to that effect unsolicited.
I went to Vernon Seminary, high & school in Jennings co. Ind about two terms. To two of the best of teachers,
W. Phares & Frank Martin from Decatur Co. Ind, in 1853 and 54 I went to Franklin Ind, and closed my educational
pursuit in Franklin College
Commencement Wed June 28 1854
Order of exercise of Sophomore Class of Franklin college
Orations Taylor Troy... Ohio. William Phares Manilla Ind. Robert Collett Lebanon Ohio. Edwin P. Ferris Delaware
Ohio. Daniel Trickler Locust Grove Ohio. Frank Furguson Ind. Jeremiah Brusbock. Newark Ohio.
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The following winter of 54 I taught in log school house. A new district, no 6 union tp. Shelby Co, Ind. In
May 27 1855 I was married to Mary Ann Brown Born Sept (12 1836) daughter of David and Catherine Brown all of Union
tp, Shelby Co Ind. Went to housekeeping instanter. As a result of this marriage 4 children were born: Amandy
A., Cary J., Henrietta A., and David G. Phares.
DAVID BROWN was son of Matthew Brown sen. who came
from Ireland to South Carolina, thence to Ohio and from there to Ind in an early day. Catherine, the mother
came from Kentucky.
I farmed as a renter in summer and taught in winter
until we had $600 ahead. Of Jacob Mull, a Merchant of Manilla and ......... inducement he offered as most of the
money was going to him, he said I could have all the time I wanted, to pay the rest due. I bought my first 40 acres
at $30 per acre, and paid out for it. I have always been a farmer and teacher in common school until I taught 19
terms. From 3 to 6 months in winter term. Beginning $1.25 per day; at length received $2.00 or $2.50 per
day.
My first companion having died Aug 3rd 1869, I was
united in marriage to Angelina F. Copple (daughter of Samuel and Cassandra Copple) near Robinett, Shelby Co. Ind.
Aug 27, 1871. To this union were born two children Samuel A., and Mary A.
I have held some minor ... offices, that of township
clerk several years, Assesor for two terms in 1880 had the supervision of the ...... of union tp. In politics I
am an anti-saloon Republican. In recent election Mar 6 1909 voted dry.
........... Baptist church , proud of the denomination:
think she .... doing a great work in the world.
I own 160 acres of land in Cass belt. Estimated value
$20,000. .... have free rural mail delivery and good telephone service.
ANGELINA COPPLE PHARES was born Jan 8 1838 in Marion tp Shelby Co Ind was brought up and has always lived in Shelby
Co. The 2nd companion of William Phares became a member of the United Brethren in Christ at
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the age of 16 under the lab?? of Thomas Evans who has long since gone to his reward. I was once an eminent Worker
in the church, but for many years have been deprived of the privilege of attending. I still have my .......
with the radical branch of the U B church. My work has been that becoming to ordinary farm house keeping.
My Political affiliations are with the Prohibitionist
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SAMUEL COPPLE (mentioned above) Was born in Tenn. When
but a small boy his parents moved to North Carolina, Rhoan Co where he resided till manhood, coming to Indiana
when it was a territory. Entered 40 acres of land in the green. Cleared the timber on a place large
enough to build a log cabin and made it ready for occupancy then went to Clark Co to marry Casander Robonnett (Cassandra
Robinet). They came and lived in this house til removed by death. The wife preceded by 20 odd days.
He owned 258 acres of land at death.
AMANDA ASH
Amanda A. Phares, daughter of William and Mary
Phares was born 1856 Died June 12 1881. she was married to Lewis Ash of Shelby Co IN. To this union
was born two children Cora Estella Rigsbee who has two children and live in Rush Co. William Melvin the son
married Matilda M. Baker. They have five children and live in Rush Co. She was member of U B Church.
DAVID G. PHARES was born Nov 28 1867. Died Oct 26 1900. Born brought up in Shelby Co Ind. His hearing was
so deficient it was necessary to send to Deaf and Dumb Institute At Indianapolis to educate him. He took
the ordinary ... year course and the 3 years post-graduate course 3 yrs completing the whole in 9 years, receiving
diploma of which he was proud. He was a Farms Republican & Baptist.
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CARY J. PHARES C. J.
C. J. Phares was born in union tp Shelby Co, Ind. Born Mar 23, 1858. was brought up and still resides in same county.
Was married Feb 24 1884 to Ollie M. Ash who was born Feb 15 1865 in same tp and County as myself.
OLLIE M. ASH was daugher of Eli D. Ash and Mary Copple Ash. The father came from West Virginia. We have born 4
children. Chester R. born Jan 26 1885. He is now married and has one son Howard Glen. Born Dec 22 1908. Mary
Arraca (Arrac) Posten born Oct 4 1886. Lola M. Born Oct 25 1889. Jennie Gyraldine (Geraldine J.) born Jan 14 1901.
I am farming as renter. Am giving attention to pure
bred corn. Have won numerous prizes. Among which are 1st, 3rd and 8th at the National corn show at Chicago
1907. Daughter Lola won a gold watch as a specialist at the National at Omaha Neb 8 ... 1908 won six small
cash prizes .... gold medal.
We are members of the Baptist Church. I am a Republican
in politics.
ALICE SWAIN
Henrietta Alice Phares was born Feb 16 1861 in union
township Shelby Co Ind and brought up in same Co. I was married to W. O. Swain June 13 1884, posey township
Rush County. .... was brought up in Rush and Shelby Counties.
I am a Prohibitionist and member of the Baptist Church.
My husband is a Republican and holds to the Friends Church.
W. O. Swain was son of William Yancy and Nancy Swain.
Nancy Swain at time of death was 84 yrs old. Nancy Swain was 84 yrs when she died My occupation is
housekeeping. We have born 2 children Vida Ethel and Orpha Blanche, Blanche is now dead.
My husband is a farmer. For several years has
made a specialty of pure bred corn. Has made numerous exhibits and won many prizes. Of which one rich
.... prize, Grand Champion sweep Stakes in mixed Varieties of 13 States, at Chicago 1907. Prize grand Piano
won small prize at Omaha 1908. Financial status 12,000.
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SAMUEL A. PHARES
Samuel A. Phares son of William and Angelina Phares
was born March 24 1872 in Union tp Shelby Co. Ind.
I was brought up and still live in the same vicinity.
Graduated from common school June 20 1891. To better prepare for teaching , I went to Franklin Spring College Danville
Ind. four terms. Here I also gave some attention to music both vocal and instrumental. Taught 4 terms of 6 to 7
months per term in common school in my own township.
I have always been a farmer. Am now on a farm of 50
acres. Valued at $125 per acre. Politically I am a anti-saloon R....anly ..... Republican. On Feb 18 1903 was married
to Allie Macy, daughter of Byron B. and Lenna Macy, of Rush Co. Ind.
Have born one daughter Hellen M. Dec 15 1908
we are members of the Baptist Church.
MARY A. FAIR
Mary A. Phares was born Oct 3 1874 in Shelby Co. Ind.
where I have always lived. Was married to Charles A. Fair Dec 1 1903 who was born in Shelby Co, Ind. Oct 28 1876.
C.A. Fair was a son of Michael and Sarah Kines (Kynes)
Fair.
We are farmers, Republicans & Baptist. Have one
child Irene.
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REV. JOHN PHARES
Rev John Phares son of Isaac and Elizabeth Phares was
born near the town of Harrison in State of Ohio. May 8, 1813.
Moved with his folks to Shelby Co Ind when 12 years
old. Married Sarah Wicker Dec 14th 1831. Mother was born Jan 1816 (28 Jan 1816) in North Carolina and moved with
her parents to Shelby Co. in its early settlement. John Phares united with the Little Blue River Baptist Church
Dec 22 1841.
A few years later Father felt his call to the ministry.
He conferred not with flesh and blood, but preached the gospel for many years, over 50 I think. He farmed and preached
as long as his bodily strength and that of his companion permitted.
Mother being an invalid for last 20 years of her life.
Not being able to be up all day at a time only a few days all that time of 20 years.
John Phares J.W. Smith and D.J. Huston were licensed
to preach by Little Blue River Church. On 2d Saturday in May 1843 they preached their trial sermons. 4th Sunday
in Apr 1843. In 40 years .... met all preached to the same church. They did the same at 50 and 60 years but on
the 60th anniversary but Smith and Huston met and preached. Uncle John had gone to his reward. During this
over half century our brother laboured faithfully among the surrounding churches. God blessed him abundantly. His
churches grew and hundreds of them have gone to glory and hundreds are on the road as result of his ministry. Blessed
are the dead- they rest from labor and their Works do follow them. Father died March 21 1897 aged 83 yrs 10 mo.
13 days.
Mother died Sept 10 1895 aged 79 years 7 mo. and 12
days. To them were born 12 children, 7 boys and 5 girls.
A son born and died Dec 21 1832.
AMOS TALLY PHARES born Dec 8 1833. Married Aug 1 1851 to Frances Baker. She brought him 4 children, 2 boys and
2 girls. Boys died in infancy. Girls still living. Wife died and he married 2nd wife Clementine Black, Dec 17 1866.
To this union 7 children were born 5 boys and 2 girls; 11 in all. 8 are still living. All married but a daughter
Alma. She is a teacher by profession and a successful one. None of the family hold much wealth but
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are making fair living. Amos served 13 mo. in the Army & discharged on account of poor health. He
gets $20 pension per mo. All of the boys are ......... He has 13 grand children.
He followed ................ as farming ......................... ....................................................................
able past 75 years of age. Claims to be confirmed Modern Spirit ..... Says he intends to die in that faith.
NANCY LANE PHARES born Oct 29 1835. Died Mar 29 1836
JOHN WESLEY PHARES was born in Shelby County Ind ............. Made my home with my parents until Nov 21 1861.
When I married Samantha Carmony of same county. She was born 1841. At time of marriage was teaching school in my
home school district.
We moved to ourselves beginning about even with the
world. I rented here and there farming summer and teaching in winter until I had taught 10 terms. Had
rather a tough time of it, at one time losing .. good horses in 2 years. One year after marriage I bought
18 acres of land 2 miles north of Father's promising to pay $510 for it. I had nothing to pay down. When
paid interest and principle was $900. Winter of 1872-73 sold out and came to Howard Co. Bought 60 acres
for $2,500. Had half the money, went in debt for balance. Moved Mar 13 1873. Panic set in and
it was 15 years before I could have sold for what I gave. Taught my last term of school winter after moving
to Howard Co.
Wife died April 23 1877 leaving me 5 children, Sarah Emma, John William, Mary Elva, Anna
Frances and Essy Otto. Oldest 15 youngest 2 1/2 years. A sister in law stayed with us two years
and died. My children then kept house for me. On Sept 16 1884 married Elenor Miller, a widow with 4
children, Lillie Lucretia, Thomas Milo, Eldora and Frances Earl. Youngest 8 oldest 17.
We took them all together and had a jolly crowd. They soon began to scatter to work here and there but made
their home with us. Noone coming into house from that day to this could tell any difference except they did
not look alike. We are all on good terms with parents and children.
We have one daughter between us Hazel Maria, aged 20 still single. I have 6 wife 5 together we have 10 children.
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Twelve years since I became afflicted with rheumatism
but I quit farming and moved to town. Sold my .... and farming outfit rented the farm and moved all my wife's property
in town. My wife owned good property in ............. We lived in town 6 years and 6 years ago moved back to farm.
But I am too old and worn out to do much work but tend back porch and garden.
The oldest Miller girl married William Z??? and lives
in Wabash Co. Ind. and has 5 living children. One dead. The two Miller boys have an interest in and help run the
Rimel Buggy factory Siney Ohio. They both have small families. Youngest girl married James Noner. Lives near us
and cultivtes my land for us. They have 3 children.
My own family. My oldest Sarah Emma Phares was born Sept 9 1862. Married 9 years since to Theodore S. ?isher. Lives
in F?????? Ind. Have one child, a girl, 7 years old. Emma has been a minister in the Wesleyan Methodist church
for many years. She has a good experience, was an obedient child, always kind and agreeable to all, .............
...................................................... a work of the Master, but I think her work is done and she
will soon go to her reward.
JOHN WILLIAM PHARES was born Oct 22 1864. Married Mar 4 1891 to Mariam E. Mitchel. Had 4 children, 2 boys and 2
girls, Giny, Jesse, Vida Leo and Victor Ray. Not members of any church. Own 160 acres near Fort Wayne Ind.
MARY ELVA PHARES born Jan 23 1869, married Dec 6 1888 to David Bryant. Have 4 children, 3 boys and one girl. Warren,
Lebig, Russel and Paul Wesley. They farm for a living. Do not own a farm. Living in Wabash Co. Ind. Non Professors.
ANNA FRANCES PHARES born Nov 20 1871. Married to Edwin Colwin Sept 1890. Lives in Grand Forks North Dakota. He
is mail clerk on rail- road. Have property of their own. 9 children, 5 girls and 4 boys. Dulcie, Alta, Lawrence,
Roy, Edwin, and Christian. They were all born in Shelby County Ind. Members of Baptist church.
E. OTTO PHARES born July 23 1874. Married Dec 25 1903 Marquis ??? have one child Helen Wesleyan Ill. Otto is a
teacher is superintend- ent of schools in Rock Falls Ill. He gets a good salary and is doing well.
Hazel .......... 20 and single at home. Hazel and Otto were born in Howard County Ind.
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SAMUEL AND NAOMI WICKER
Samuel Wicker was born in North Carolina Aug 23, 1811. Came to Shelby County Ind in an early day with his parents
Tally and Bettyann Wicker. Was married to Naomi Phares daughter of Isaac Phares as mentioned above. Naomi Phares
Wicker was born in Ohio April 18 1815. To them were born ... children
Mildred Aug ?? ????
Jane born Aug 22 1833 died Nov 2 1889...
Betty Ann .....Aug 14 1837 Died Apr 30 1838
Moses ........ Dec 15 1838
Dorothy ...... May 8 1840
Tally ........ Feb 2 1843 (Jan 8 1843)
John P. ...... Nov 3 1845 (Nov 23 1845)
Sarah A. ......Nov 1 1848 (Nov 10 1848)
Nancy M. born (Jan 28 1851) Died Dec 23 1851 (Jul 25 1870)
Naomi D. ................ Died Nov 13 1852
Betty A. ................ Died Aug 6 1851
Dorothy and John P. are the only living representatives. All born and lived and died in Shelby Co. Ind.
DOROTYY WICKER AND ANDREW HENSLEY
Andrew Hensley was born in Marion Co. Ind, was married to Dorothy Wicker. To this marriage was born 3 daughters
ten total. Six of whom are now living ............
Rosetta Theobald, Nora J. Cherry, Pearl J. Moore, Franklin, Samuel A., Minnie M. Hankins. All born and raised in
Shelby Co. Ind. Father has always been a farmer and mother his house keeper. Andrew was a soldier in civil war.
Comp of ....... Cavalry, Department of the Cumberland, Gen Ed E. M. Cook Commander.
He also has served as Justice of the peace 28 yrs. Republican in politics. Member of the Christian Church. Owns
121 acres of land valued at $125 per acre.
JOHN P. WICKER son of Samuel and Naomi Wicker was born in Shelby Co. Ind Nov 23 1845 was brought ..............................
Shelby Co. Ind. Have always followed ....... I was a soldier of the Civil War. A member of Co .... 146. .......
Vol. Was married to Cynthia M. Carmony
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daughter of James and Eliz. Carmony. To this union was born 4 child- ren Charles E., Elmer (Elmira) M. Parker,
Ida Towns and Cynthia (Cyrus) M. who is dead. He is a member of the Christian Church. At the present time own 440
acres of land valued at $126 per acre and a bank account of $2,000.
JANE HALSTEAD
Jane Halstead oldest daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Phares was born in Hamilton Co, Ohio. Moved to Shelby Co.
Ind when quite young. Married Samuel Halstead, settled and lived on 40 acres of land given to her by her
father in home county. Three children were born to this union, two boys and one girl, viz; Nicholas, Nancy
and Amos. Both parents died when children were quite young. The children were reared by the mother's brothers
and sisters. Nancy was raised by her Uncle John Phares. With him she lived till grown and married.
Stacy Stephens reared Nicholas Halstead to manhood when he married Rebecca Pool. She was daughter of Thomas
Pool. ........?....... his father in law he and wife moved to Decatur Co. Iowa. There he purchased a farm
and raised a family of 3 children. He was industrious, economical and prosperous. A devout Christian and
lifelong Baptist. Post Office address Green Valley Decatur Co. Iowa. His wife died several years since. Now
living with 2nd wife a fine woman, member of U.B. Church. Nicholas was seriously hurt in a ....?.... accident.
Since then has been badly demented, still lives and was improving last account.
AMOS HALSTEAD brother of Nicholas & Nancy is deaf and dumb. He was brought up by his aunt Naomi Wicker.
Educated at asylum. Was deaf and dumb at ....?..... Never married but lives with ...?... Hensley whose
wife is a cousin of his. Has a good home.
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NANCY PHARES RICE
Nancy Phares Rice daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Phares married Michael Rice formerly of Kentucky. Six children
born to them; viz James M., Isaac, Jacob, sons. Diadama, Nancy, and Mary. Mr Rice was a man of fair education and
a good knowledge of law. Served as justice of the Peace for many years. Farmed as renter for a living. The
boys all in the army of the Rebellion. Came near being used up at battle of lone Jack, some of their men were killed.
Family all dead except Isaac. Nancy may be living but unknown to informant. Nancy & her husband were professed
Christians. There may be some grandchildren but fail to find them.
Would like to hear something of Isaac Rice, the lone
survivor.
JAMES LARDY (LANDY) PHARES son of Isaac Phares was born in Union township Shelby Co. Ind also his wife Frances
C. Zike both residents of the same county. They followed farming for a livlihood. He served in the Union Army over
3 years had much hard service. Captured in Colonel Stuart's command. Republican in politics. A member of the baptist
church and also his wife. Owned house and lot in Shelbyville. He has .. children Leonard, James W., George
W., and Elbert. 2 girls Allie and Mary F.
Leonard lives in Ottawa, Kans and his record follows, James and Elbert are in Kansas and the sisters in Ind. May
get them later
LEONARD PHARES
Leonard Phares son of James L. Phares was born in Union township Shelby Co. Ind 1861 May 5th. My education is not
good compared with the day and age, but in school stood at the head of class. My mother died when 16 years old
and I quit school at her death. I was married in Ottawa Kans to Miss Anna M. ....... We have had 7 children born
6 living. Hazel J. Phares born July 30 1891, Elsworth born Aug 1 1893 ........ ..... Phares Feb 15 1897. Died April
30 following. Adeline May Phares born Oct 9 1895. Mildred Frances born July 3 1903. Vivian Lee Phares born Sept
4 1805, Andrew James Phares born March 22 1909. We are members of First Baptist church of Ottawa Kans. Have
2 brothers in Ks. William lives 11 1/2 miles north of Ottawa. Elbert lives in Ness Co Ks. I have two sisters yet
in Ind. I am a Republican in politics.
I have been in ........
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ANGELINA PHARES COPPLE daughter of James Landy Phares was born raised and still lives in Shelby co. Ind. Mr
Copple is a farmer by occupa- tion. Alice keeps the house for him. Democrats in politics and mem- bers of the U.
B. Church. Own home and lot in Shelbyville. She has 5 boys and 1 girl, viz Elbert N., Arley F., Harly L., James
S. Boys and Grace Copple. They are members of A.B....... My boys are Repub- lican. I was a Republican till 20 years
ago. I made up my mind to quit voting for the liquor tariff. I quit telling Uncle Sam I was in favor of licensing
Satan to do his own business of destruction.
Our state went dry last fall but local option is wrong.
I joined the U.B. Church at the age of 32 years. My
wife ..... previously united with them. I remained with that church for 37 years always trying to be a faithful
member. Was instrumental in getting a class started in our home county. A division ........ over secret orders.
Our class was about equally divided. When the battle was fought in the County, the secret ....... gained the property.
Our side was cast. Our members .......... ....... ........ Three years ago feeling want of church ...... .......
Wesleyan Methodist Church. There are ........ ....... ....... ........ Baptist. My present wife is a member of
... ........ Church at Greentown. .... ...... conversion ........ ......... ....... with which I am af- filiated.
My present wife was born March 17 1861 is now 5? years old. My .... ..... is thus stated. Own 60 acres Have a good
house of 10 rooms and cellar 12 by 18 ft Double crib Log Barn sheds. Have been offered $130 per acre for it. Don't
want to sell. Would ..... ..... ...... .... $150 per acre. Practically out of debt ....... ........ ....... have
been building a barn. Never accumulated much. Have enough. John W. Phares
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