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     George J. Ragle was born on 5 July 1826. He was the son of George Henry Ragle and Margaret Polly Miller.

     Emanuel T Ragle was born circa 1825. He was the son of George Henry Ragle and Margaret Polly Miller.

     Daughter of Johnathan Parker, who moved from NC to Limestone Co., AL many years ago. she embraced the Christian religion when young, and unted with the disciples of Christ at old Green Hill, AL. She leaves a husband and ten children, and grand children to mourn their loss of her.

     Parthena Parker was born on 6 May 1806. She was the daughter of Johathan Parker and Gilley Cole.

     Parthena Parker married Martin Haigie Ragle, son of John Ragle and Elizabeth Albert, on 1 October 1829 in Limestone County, Alabama.

     Parthena Parker died on 17 February 1871 in Limestone County, Alabama, at age 64.

     Johathan Parker married Gilley Cole.

     Gilley Cole married Johathan Parker.

     Rebecca Arford was born on 7 August 1839 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Joseph Arford and Catherine Kennedy.² In the census of 12 July 1860 in Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, Rebecca appears in the household of Joseph Arford as Rebecca Arford. She is 20 years old and was born in Pennsylvania.³

     Rebecca Arford married W. H. Howell on 24 December 1868.²

     Phebe Arford was also known as Theba Arford.³ In the 1840 census in Cumberland, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Phebe Arford is assumed to be enumerated with Joseph Arford.⁴

     Phebe Arford was born on 9 November 1840 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Arford and Catherine Kennedy.^1,2 In the Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, census dated 12 July 1860, Phebe Arford, shown as Pheba Arford, is listed in the household of Joseph Arford. She is 19 years old, attending school, and was born in Pennsylvania.⁵ In the Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, census dated 30 June 1880, Phebe Arford, shown as Phebe Arford, is listed in the household of Joseph Arford. She is 39 years old, listed as daughter, and was born in Pennsylvania, as were her parents.²

     Phebe Arford died on 21 January 1902 in Daviess County, Indiana, at age 61.⁶

     Susanna Arford was born on 14 October 1842 in Greene County, Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Joseph Arford and Catherine Kennedy.² In the census of 12 July 1860 in Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, Susanna appears in the household of Joseph Arford as Susan Arford. She is 17 years old, attending school, and was born in Pennsylvania.³

     Susanna Arford married W. W. Palmer on 16 October 1864.²

     Enlisted at Farmer's Retreat, Indiana Aug. 1862, in Co. "B" 83rd Regt., Indiana Vol. Inf; mustered in U. S. Service, Aug. 11, 1862; d. on steamer Sioux City, at Young;s Oiubtm KA, Jan. 19, 1863.

     Samuel K. Arford was born on 31 March 1844.² He was the son of Joseph Arford and Catherine Kennedy.² In the census of 12 July 1860 in Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, Samuel appears in the household of Joseph Arford as Samuel Arford. He is 16 years old, attending school and was born in Pennsylvania.³

     Samuel K. Arford died on 19 January 1863 in Young's Point, Madison Parish, Louisianna, at age 18.²

     Enlisted as private in 2nd Indiana Battery, Oct. 9, 1864; in battle of Nashville; discharged inIndianapolis, July 3, 1865.

     James R. Arford was born on 16 March 1846 in Ripley County, Indiana.² He was the son of Joseph Arford and Catherine Kennedy.² In the census of 12 July 1860 in Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, James appears in the household of Joseph Arford as James R. Arford. He is 14 years old, attending school, and was born in Pennsylvania.³

     James R. Arford married Mary E. Higbee on 14 March 1867. Pick a role; He is 34, a farmer, and was born in Indiana. His parents were born in Virginia.⁴

     Clementine Arford was born on 24 July 1853 in Ripley County, Indiana.² She was the daughter of Joseph Arford and Catherine Kennedy.² In the Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, census dated 12 July 1860, Clementine Arford, shown as Cementine Arford, is listed in the household of Joseph Arford. She is seven years old, attending school, and was born in Pennsylvania.³

     Clementine Arford married Fred Tegner on 6 August 1873.²

     Louis G. Arford was also known as Lewis Arford.³

     Louis G. Arford was born on 26 March 1855 in Ripley County, Indiana.¹ He was the son of Joseph Arford and Catherine Kennedy.^1,2 In the Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, census dated 12 July 1860, Louis G. Arford, shown as Lewis Arford, is listed in the household of Joseph Arford. He is five years old, attending school, and was born in Pennsylvania.⁴ In the Brown Township, Ripley County, Indiana, census dated 30 June 1880, Louis G. Arford, shown as Lewis G. Arford, is listed in the household of Joseph Arford. He is 24 years old, listed as son, and was born in Pennsylvania, as were his parents.²

     Harva Sims was born circa 1862. He was the son of Starlin Sims and Susan Holt. In the census of 5 June 1880 in Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the son of Starlin Sims. His name appears as Harva Sims. He is eight years old and was born in Indiana, as were his parents.²

     Caswell Woodruff was born on 13 October 1862 in Indiana.² He was the son of John Woodruff and Anna Holt. Another source indicates that Caswell Woodruff may have been born in 1864 at Indiana.² As of 1870, Caswell Woodruff was also known as Caswell Woodrough.² In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Caswell appears in the household of John Woodruff as Caswell Woodrough. He is six years old and was born in Indiana.³

     Hester Ann Woodruff was born on 2 February 1866 in Indiana.² She was the daughter of John Woodruff and Anna Holt. As of 1870, Hester Ann Woodruff was also known as Hester Ann Woodrough.² In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, he is listed as the father of John Woodruff. His name appears as Hester Ann Woodrough. She is four years old and was born in Indiana.³

     Henry Woodruff was born on 18 January 1869 in Indiana.² He was the son of John Woodruff and Anna Holt. As of 1870, Henry Woodruff was also known as Henry Woodrough.² In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Henry appears in the household of John Woodruff as Henry Woodrough. He is one year old and was born in Indiana.³

     J. T. Osborn was born on 15 April 1865.² He was the son of Paulsom Solomon Osborn and Catharine Holt.¹

     J. T. Osborn died on 18 May 1865.² He is buried in the Crane Naval Base - Holt Cemetery located in Martin County, Indiana.²

     In 1880 living with them is Andrew J. Ragle, listed as 16 and an Uncle. Mary Holt's mother was Maragret Ragle. Living next to them was Arminda Crane, F 43 b. NC with a son 8 and other listed as Elizabeth Ash 30, William H. Crane and family, 23 b. IN, William T. Crane and family, 52 b. IN, Richard H. Crane 23 b. IN.

     Mary Holt was born circa 1854 in Indiana.^5,2 She was the daughter of Emberson Holt and Margaret Ragle.^3,4 Mary Holt survived the death of her father, Emberson Holt, who died on 6 March 1857 in Martin County, Indiana. Mary Holt is listed in the estate of Emberson Holt on 6 March 1857 at Martin County, Indiana, as a heir; John Ragle is shown as guardian of heirs. Nathaniel Took Ledgerwood is shown as Administrator. In July 1859, additional fees are listed.^6,7 She witnessed the marriage of her mother and Daniel Bowers on 5 February 1860 in Daviess County, Indiana.⁸ In the census of 6 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Mary appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as Mary Holt. She is six years old and was born in Indiana.⁹ In the census of 11 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Mary appears in the household of Margaret Bowers as Mary Holt. She is 16 years old, attending school, and was born in Indiana.¹⁰

     Mary Holt married James S. Crane on 17 January 1872 in Martin County, Indiana.¹¹ In the census of 18 June 1880 in Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of James S. Crane. Her name appears as Mary Crane. She is 25 years old and was born in Indiana, as were her parents. She is keeping house.¹²

     Daniel Bowers was born circa 1822 in Indiana. He was the son of Mr. Bowers and Anna M.²

     Daniel Bowers married Eliza A. Fish circa 1840.³ In the census of 31 August 1850 at Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana, Daniel Bowers, shown as Daniel Bowers, is listed as a head of household which includes the following household members; Thomas Bowers, John P. Bowers, Mary K. Bowers, Anna M. Bowers and Eliza A. Fish. He is 28 years old and was born in Indiana. He is a farmer with real estate valued at $300. Others living with him, possible neices, are Anna M. Bowers, age 12, born in Indiana and Elizabeth Bowers, age 10, born in Indiana.¹

     Daniel Bowers married Margaret Ragle, daughter of John Albert Ragle and Elizabeth Webster, on 5 February 1860 in Daviess County, Indiana.⁴ In the census of 6 July 1860 at Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Daniel Bowers, shown as Daniel Bowers, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Margaret Ragle, Thomas Holt, John Holt, Mary Holt, Nathaniel Holt, Thomas Bowers, John P. Bowers, Mary A. Bowers and Andrew Jackson Bowers. He is 38 years old, a farmer, and was born in Indiana. He was married within the year. His real estate is valued at $1200 and his personal estate at $500.⁵ In 1865 their daughter, Maneva Bowers, was born in Indiana.⁶

     Daniel Bowers died on 1 January 1870.⁷ He was survived by his wife, Margaret, his children; Thomas, Mary Ann, Andrew Jackson, Elizabeth, Manerva, and his unborn son, Daniel.⁸ In March 1870 their son, Daniel Bowers, was born. He was born after the death of his father.⁹

     Elizabeth Bowers was born circa 1857. She was the daughter of Daniel Bowers and Eliza A. Fish.^1,2 In the census of 6 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Elizabeth appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as Elizabeth Bowers. She is three years old and was born in Indiana.³ Elizabeth Bowers survived the death of her father, Daniel Bowers, who died on 1 January 1870.⁴ In the census of 11 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Elizabeth appears in the household of Margaret Bowers as Elizabeth Bowers. She is 13 years old, in school, and was born in Indiana.⁵

     Elizabeth Bowers married John G. Alexander on 9 January 1879 in Martin County, Indiana.⁶

     Thomas Bowers was born in 1842 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Daniel Bowers and Eliza A. Fish.^2,3 In the census of 31 August 1850 in Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana, Thomas appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as Thomas Bowers. He is eight years old and was born in Indiana.⁴ In the census of 6 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Thomas appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as Thomas Bowers. He is 18 years old, attends school, and was born in Indiana.⁵

     Thomas Bowers married Catharine Raney.⁶ Thomas Bowers survived the death of his father, Daniel Bowers, who died on 1 January 1870.⁷ In the census of 22 August 1870 in McCameron Township, Martin County, Indiana, Thomas Bowers, shown as Thomas Bowers, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Catharine Raney, William Bowers and John P. Bowers. He is 30 years old, a farmer, and was born in Indiana. His personal property is valued at $400. He can not write.⁶

     John P. Bowers was born in 1846 in Indiana.¹ He was the son of Daniel Bowers and Eliza A. Fish.² In the census of 31 August 1850 in Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana, John appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as John P. Bowers. He is four years old and was born in Indiana.³ In the census of 6 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, John appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as John P. Bowers. He is 13 years old, attends school, and was born in Indiana.⁴

     John P. Bowers died before 1870.⁵

     He is not listed in Daniel Bowers's probate records Jan. 1, 1870.

     Mary Ann Bowers was born in 1849 in Indiana.^3,4 She was the daughter of Daniel Bowers and Eliza A. Fish.^1,2 In the census of 31 August 1850 in Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana, Mary appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as Mary K. Bowers. She is one year old and was born in Indiana.⁵ In the census of 6 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Mary appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as Mary A. Bowers. She is 11 years old, attends school, and was born in Indiana.⁶ Mary Ann Bowers survived the death of her father, Daniel Bowers, who died on 1 January 1870.⁷ In the census of 12 July 1870 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Mary appears in the household of Vinsen Williams as Mary A. Bowers. She is 21, keeping house, and was born in Indiana.⁸

     Mary Ann Bowers married William T. West on 13 July 1873 in Martin County, Indiana.⁹

     Andrew Jackson Bowers was born on 20 April 1854 in Indiana.³ He was the son of Daniel Bowers and Eliza A. Fish.^1,2 In the census of 6 July 1860 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Andrew appears in the household of Daniel Bowers as Andrew J. Bowers. He is six years old, attends school, and was born in Indiana.⁴ Andrew Jackson Bowers survived the death of his father, Daniel Bowers, who died on 1 January 1870.⁵

     Andrew Jackson Bowers married Pheba A. Swazye on 11 March 1875 in Martin County, Indiana.⁶ In the census of 4 June 1880 at Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, Andrew Jackson Bowers, shown as Andrew J. Bowers, appears as a head of household. Living with him is his wife, Pheba A. Swazye, his son, Alphus Bowers, his daughter, Bertha N. Bowers, his sister, Maneva Bowers. He is 26 years old, a farmer, and was born in Indiana, as were his parents. He cannot read or write.⁷

     Andrew Jackson Bowers married Frances Cears on 10 September 1882 in Martin County, Indiana.⁸

     Andrew Jackson Bowers died on 27 January 1902 at age 47. He is buried Crane Naval Base - Williams Cemetery, Martin County, Indiana.⁹

     Pheba A. Swazye was born circa 1854 in Indiana.²

     Pheba A. Swazye married Andrew Jackson Bowers, son of Daniel Bowers and Eliza A. Fish, on 11 March 1875 in Martin County, Indiana.³ In the census of 4 June 1880 in Brown Township, Martin County, Indiana, she is listed as the wife of Andrew Jackson Bowers. Her name appears as Pheb A. Bowers. She is 26 years old and was born in Indiana, as was her mother. Her father's birth location is not given.⁴

     Pheba A. Swazye died on 18 May 1882. She is buried Crane Naval Base - Williams Cemetery, Martin County, Indiana.

     Frances Cears was born on 16 March 1858.³

     Frances Cears married Andrew Jackson Bowers, son of Daniel Bowers and Eliza A. Fish, on 10 September 1882 in Martin County, Indiana.⁴

     There is a notation that Frances Bowers, wife of A. J. Bowers is buried at the Crane Naval Base - Williams Cemetery. No death date is given, only a birth date. Perhaps she wasn't buried there, but a spot was saved for her, when her husband died.

     Claudie Bowers was born on 27 February 1891.² He was the son of Andrew Jackson Bowers and Frances Cears.

     Claudie Bowers died on 12 December 1898 at age 7. He is buried Crane Naval Base - Williams Cemetery, Martin County, Indiana.²

     Samuel Henry Hughes was born on 1 March 1827 in Crane Township, Paulding County, Ohio.² He was the son of Henry Hughes and Nancy Thomas.² In the 1830 census in Paulding County, Ohio, Samuel Henry Hughes is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Hughes.³ In the 1840 census in Paulding County, Ohio, Samuel Henry Hughes is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Hughes.⁴ In the census of 19 August 1850 in Crane Township, Paulding County, Ohio, Samuel appears in the household of Henry Hughes as Samuel Hughes. He is 23 years old, a farmer, and was born in Ohio. His real estate is valued at $500.⁵

     Samuel Henry Hughes married Lucy Place.² They had six children, all were born in Newville, Indiana: Eva; 3 March 1863, Emerson; September 1865, Minda May; April 1867, Atwood; 1869, Coe G; 1871, and Bessie 1873.²

     Andrew J. Champion was born on 18 December 1829 in Hamilton County, Ohio.^1,2

     Andrew J. Champion married Nancy Ann Hughes, daughter of Henry Hughes and Nancy Thomas, on 2 October 1853.³ After 2 October 1853, Andrew moved to Bedford, Calhoun County, Michigan.¹ In the census of 13 July 1860 at Crane Township, Paudling County, Ohio, Andrew J. Champion, shown as Andrews J. Champion, appears as a head of household which includes the following household members; Ann N. Champion, Flora Champion, Andre L. Hughes, Nancy A. Hughes and Albert Hughes. He is 30 years old, a school teacher, and was born in Ohio. His real estate is valued at $1500 and his personal estate at $250. Also living with him is an Albert Hughes, age six.⁴ In the census of 29 July 1870 in Carryall Township, Paulding County, Ohio, Andrew J. Champion, shown as Andrew Champion, is listed as the head of household which included the following household members; Nancy A. Champion, Flora E. Champion, Elmer E. Champion, George F. Champion and Daisy E. Champion. He is 40 years old, a farmer, and was born in Ohio. His real estate is valued at $2500 and his personal estate at $500.⁵

     Eliza Priscilla Hughes was born on 25 January 1834 in Ohio.² She was the daughter of Henry Hughes and Nancy Thomas.² In the 1840 census in Paulding County, Ohio, Eliza Priscilla Hughes is assumed to be enumerated with Henry Hughes.³ In the census of 19 August 1850 in Crane Township, Paulding County, Ohio, Eliza appears in the household of Henry Hughes as Eliza Hughes. She is 15 years old, attended school, and was born in school.⁴

     Eliza Priscilla Hughes died on 5 February 1851 at age 17.² She never married.