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Biography of George T. Beebe

GEORGE T. BEEBE. In the fall elections of 1912, when the voters of Madison County elected George T. Beebe to the office of County treasurer, they voiced the expression of their confidence in his integrity, his absolute reliability and his ability to handle the affairs of one of Indiana’s leading counties, It is generally found that the people of a community are not slow in recognizing true worth in an individual, and the man selected to handle the financial resources of a section is invariably one who has made a success in his private affairs, In the case of Mr. … Read more

Biography of Elijah Posey McMahan

ELIJAH POSEY McMAHAN. Monroe Township in Madison County is noted for its finely improved and productive homesteads, and one of these is occupied by Elijah Posey McMahan, who has lived in this County all his life, and has acquired exceptional energy and good business ability through his farming operations, and is one of the most prosperous country residents of the County, He owns in his home place one hundred and sixty acres and has eighty acres in Boone Township. Mr. McMahan has served as County commissioner of Madison County, and has for many years been an influential factor in his … Read more

Biography of Weldon B. Gorden

WELDON B. GORDEN. Since 1894, Weldon B. Gorden has been a resident of section 3, Monroe Township, where he is the owner of an excellent property of two hundred acres, lying on the Gorden Grove road, about five miles north of Alexandria, During this time he has been connected with various enterprises of an agricultural nature, and has fairly earned the leading position which he occupies among the farmers of his locality, Mr. Gorden was born half a mile east of his present farm, October 18, 1859, and is a son of James and Susan (LaRue) Gorden. Anderson Gorden, the … Read more

Biography of Paul Armstrong, M. D.

PAUL ARMSTRONG, M. D. Among the members of the medical profession in Madison County who have won merited distinction in their calling, Dr. Paul Armstrong, of Gilman, holds a prominent position, During his career he has been engaged in varied occupations in different parts of this and other countries, being known in Chicago, in California and in the gold fields of Alaska, and since his advent in Gilman has identified himself actively with the various interests of this prosperous and growing community, Dr. Armstrong was born in 1876, in Butler County, Ohio, and is a son of Dr. Alfonzo and … Read more

Biography of William Fountain

William Fountain

WILLIAM FOUNTAIN. In a history of the prominent and influential citizens of Madison County, William Fountain is eminently deserving of extended mention, for his well spent life, his agricultural ability, his loyalty to public duty and his fidelity in private life have all gained him a place among the leading residents of the community, Although he has passed the seventy-fifth milestone in life’s journey, an age when most men would consider it their privilege to retire from activities, he still continues to discharge the daily routine of duties and to show a commendable interest in all that affects his Township … Read more

Biography of Rufus Albert Hoover, M. D.

RUFUS ALBERT HOOVER, M. D. A rising young physician of Madison County, Rufus Albert Hoover, M. D., is busily engaged in the practice of his profession in Orestes, where he is also serving most acceptably as principal of the public school, He was born in North Carolina, but was brought up in Indiana, coming with his parents, to this state when he was a small child. The Doctor’s father, Thomas Hoover, was born, reared and married in North Carolina. Coming with his family to Indiana, he settled in Hamilton County, where he spent his closing years of life, pass ing … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Robert W. Thurston

ROBERT W. THURSTON. One of Madison County’s youngest stockmen, Robert W. Thurston has grown up in this County, and from his boyhood days was familiar with the town and the stock industry, He believes in farming as one of the greatest industries to which man can apply his energies, and his success is almost a matter of course, since he was trained to the business in the same way that other young men are trained to enter professions or commercial lines, Mr. Thurston has the management of his father’s large farm of three hundred and sixty seven acres in Monroe … Read more

Biography of William H. Gossett

WILLIAM H. GOSSETT. One of the best known dealers in live stock in Madison County is William H. Gossett, who has his home in Boone Township, where he is the owner of a fine farm of one hundred and forty acres, He has spent practically all his career in Madison County, has been known as a hard worker and good business man, and while accumulating a goodly share of material prosperity has likewise enjoyed and increased the esteem of the community for his excellent qualities of character and personalities. William H. Gossett was born in 1853 in Highland County, Ohio, … Read more

Biography of George W. Judd

GEORGE W. JUDD. Left an orphan at the age of fourteen years, the boyhood and youth of George W. Judd, now a substantial farmer of Monroe Township and the owner of 160 acres of land on the Elwood. and Alexandria road, about three miles west of Alexandria, were anything but periods of inactivity. From the beginning of his career he has known the necessity of hard, industrious toil, and although he is now in comfortable circumstances because of this persevering toil, he continues to be one of the active and energetic men of his locality, alert not only in his … Read more

Biography of Homer E. Howard

HOMER E. HOWARD. A substantial and prosperous citizen of Madison County, Homer E. Howard, now engaged in farming in Van Buren Township, was for many years identified with the mercantile interests of this part of the County, having been one of the leading druggists of Summitville, He was born September 16, 1872, in Ross County, Ohio, which was likewise the birthplace of his father, Robert C. Howard. At the age of twenty-five years Robert C. Howard migrated from his Ohio home to Indiana, locating first in Delaware County, where for five years he was engaged in business as a general … Read more

Biography of John C. Yule

JOHN C. YULE. A resident of Alexandria since 1899, when he came to this city to enter the employ of the Alexandria Paper Company, John C. Yule has been closely identified with the business interests of this flourishing commercial center during the past fifteen years and has fairly won the right to be named among those who have aided in this locality ‘s advancement. As sales manager for these mills, Mr. Yule has greatly extended the scope of the company’s business and as a citizen his adopted community has found in him one who has had its best interests at … Read more

Biography of Edwin Watson Yule

EDWIN WATSON YULE. One of the important factors in the business life of Alexandria, and an enterprise which has added materially to the prestige of this city as a manufacturing center, is that of the Alexandria Paper Company, which was founded here in July, 1900. Much of the success of this enterprise may be accredited to the efforts of its capable and popular secretary and treasurer, Edwin Watson Yule, whose location here occurred simultaneously with that of the business and who has become widely known in manufacturing circles. Mr. Yule is a Canadian, having been born in the Province of … Read more

Biographical Sketch of William Hardin Weathers

One of the men who have wrought for the welfare of Wallowa county, as well as doing worthy enterprise for his advancement in the world of industry, is named at the head of this article, and we wish to mention that he is held in the esteem and confidence of his fellows, which his abilities and excellent moral qualities have given him both a prestige and standing that are enviable. William H. was born in Jasper County, Missouri, on August 15, 1849, being the son of John and Elizabeth (Selinger) Weathers. When he was five years of age he was … Read more

Texas World War II NMCG – A Surnames

AARON, Norman James, Electrician’s Mate 3c, USN. Mother, Mrs. Janet L. Buckley, 112 Ashburn, Houston. ABERCROMBIE, Samuel Adolphus, Seaman 1c, USN. Brother, Mr. richard Edwards Abercrombie, Leggett. ABSHER, Neal Anderson, Fire Controlman 3c, USNR. Father, Mr. Carl Anderson Absher, 2408 Roosevelt, Fort Worth. ADAMS, Calvin Dewitt, Seaman 1c, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Hattie Adams, Rt. 1, Leesburg. ADAMS, E. C. Motor Machinist’s Mate 3c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. John W. Adams, Box 99, Nordheim. ADAMS, James Wallace, Fireman 1c, USN. Father, Mr. Claud Adams, Rt. 1, Crosby. ADAMS, Jesse Leroy, Seaman 1c, USN. Father, Mr. Walter A. Adams, 721 … Read more

Texas World War II NMCG – B Surnames

BABALOS, Jimmy Nick, Coxswain, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Frances Sklimbus, Rt. 3, Box 79, Dallas. BABB, Milton William, Seaman 2c, USNR. Father, Mr. Bryan William Babb, 905 Canadian St., Houston. BACILE, Marion Anthony, Ship’s Cook 3c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Mary Leggio Bacile, 219 N. Hagerman St., Houston. BACKUS, Thomas Hawkins, Lieutenant (jg), Supply Corps, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Luo Evalyn Back us, 1102 E. Harrison, Harlingen. BAER, John Bailey, Seaman 2c, USN. Mother, Mrs. Lorina Wing, Rt. 2, Box 106, Beaumont. BAGBY, Robert Lee, Coxswain, USNR. Father, Mr. Ethan L. Bagby, 235 Fountain Walk, San Antonio. BAGGETT, William Edward, Gunner’s Mate 1c, … Read more

Texas World War II NMCG – C Surnames

CABANISS, Charles Henry, Chief Shipfitter, USN. Wife, Mrs. Mildred Marie Cabaniss, 5107 Worth St., Dallas. CABRIALS, Sylvan Anthony, Jr., Ensign, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Rose Mae Cabrials, 102 Adams Dr., Corpus Christi. CAFFEY, Larry Dale, Pvt., USMC. Father, Mr. John T. Caffey, Gen. Del., Henrietta. CAIN, Joseph, Aviation Ordnanceman 2c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Ruth Largent Cain, 2818 Isabella St., Houston. CAIN, Vernon M., Pfc., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cletes A. Cain, Rt. 2, McKinney. CAIRNS, Alexander Edward, Lieutenant (jg), USNR. Wife, Mrs. Bernie Rebecca Cairns, 503 N. Main St., McAllen. CALCAGNO, Brazil A., Cpl., USMC. Mother, Mrs Rose Calcagno, 2617 … Read more

Texas World War II NMCG – D Surnames

DABERRY, James H., Pfc., USMCR. Mother, Mrs. Addie B. Daberry, Groesback. DACKE, John Harold, Seaman 1c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Ruby Oree Dacke, Gen. Del., Cedar Lane. DAGENBART, Charles Romeo, Jr., Pharmacist’s Mate 2c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Esther Rae Dagenbart, 706 Lumpkin, Texarkana. DAILEY, Virgil E., Cpl., USMCR. Mother, Mrs. Mamie Dailey 806 N. 1st St., Goose Creek. DANIEL, Rex Ulric, Pharmacits’s Mate 3c, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Ruth Lavonia Daniel, 2001 Vine St., Brownwood. DANIEL, Robert E., Sgt., USMC. Sister, Mrs. Cumy Reynolds, Glen Rose. DANIELL, Jackie Bradley, Pfc., USMCR. Mother, Mrs. Sally Daniell, 429 E. Woodin Blvd. Dallas. DANLEY, Noah … Read more

Texas World War II NMCG – E Surnames

EARLY, James Madison, Jr., Watertender 2c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Margaret LaVerne Early,601 Elsbeth Ave., Dallas. EARLY, Walter Frank, Cpl., USMCR. Wife, Mrs. Walter F. Early, Gen. De., Chicota. EASLY, Sam W., Pfc., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Easly, Box 327, Anson. EASTMAN, Joseph Benjamin, Fireman 1c, USCG. Wife, Mrs. Eva A. Eastman, Cedar Lane. ECKOLS, Joe Darrell, Seaman 1c, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Emmie Jean Eckols, 1315 Crosby St., San Antonio. EDDY, Ernest, Pvt., USMCR. Wife, Mrs. Ernest Eddy, Rt. 1, Loraine. EDGE, John Wesley, Machinist’s Mate 3c, USN. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Wesley Edge, Rt. 1, Box 34, … Read more

Texas World War II NMCG – F Surnames

FABISACK, Edmund J., Pfc., USMCR. Mother, Mrs. Helen Fabisack, 525 S. San Jacinto St., San Antonio. FAIR, Charles Edison, Aviation Ordnanceman 3c, USN. Brother, Mr. Jack Fair, 606 E. South St., Whitesboro. FALKNER, Ralph Walden, Seaman 1c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Dorothy Pauline Falkner, 105 Chosen St., Hillsboro. FALLIS, George Dillard, Jr., Electrician’s Mate 3c, USN. Father, Mr. George Dillard Fallis, Sr., Rt. 1, Perrin. FARINELLA, Joe C., Pfc., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Justo Farinella, 2403 Irving St., Beaumont. FARLEY, Jack Dempsey, Seaman 2c, USN. Father, Mr. Thomas D. Farley, Box 218, Canyon. FARRAR, Herbert D., Staff Sgt., USMC. Parents, … Read more

Texas World War II NMCG – G Surnames

GABLE, Frank Hobson, Storekeeper 2c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Edward Gable, Rt. 2, Lakeview. GAGE, John William Beverly, Lieutenant, Supply Corps, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Miriani Quick Gage, 2423 Park St., Houston. GAINES, Frank A., Cpl., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gaines, 3215 1/2 Leeland St., Houston. GAISFORD, John Mark, Seaman 2c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lush Gaisford, Rt. 2, Box 16, Justin. GAITHER, Jewel W., Cpl., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Gaither, 428 Moore St., Waco. GALINDO, Adolph Raymon, Pvt., USMC. Wife, Mrs. Esther H. Galindo, 704 McLeay St., San Antonio. GALINDO, Humbert … Read more