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Chapter 6 - Wife's Great Great Grandfather, his brothers and sisters and their children

1.) Christian Bowman, Jr. who was born on August 28, 1830 in Columbiana County, Ohio. His nickname is Christy. He grew up on the Bowman homestead. Christian went to school in the old log school house. It ws built of hewn logs and daubed and chinked with clay, and was situated on the farm. He was often kept at home to ride the horse to mill and help thresh the wheat. He was only allowed to go to school in the morning after having attended to the chores. His clothing was homespun, and he was never allowed to wear shoes until snow fell in the winter.

Christian married Axcy Ann Lowry on November 22, 1853. Christian and Axcy are members of the Presbyterian Church, of which he is a very active and efficient member, especially in the Sunday school work. Christian was elected president and treasurer of the township in 1854, against his will, and immediately resigned. Christian Bowman, a farmer in Elk Run Township, became interested in fruit culture and in 1862, set out large orchards of apple trees.

In May of 1864, he enlisted in Company B. One hundred forty-third Ohio Volunteer Infantry (National Guard), under Captain Newton George and served the time of his enlistment. This regiment was organized at Camp Chase, Ohio, May 13, 1864 to serve one hundred days. It was mustered out September 13, 1864, by reason of expiration of service. Christian was a Sergeant.

He had a very finely improved farm of 195 acres, which formed a part of the Homestead of the family.

He is an ardent republican and a representative member of that party. Christian was instrumental in getting up the first "Sheep Register" ever published.

Axcy Ann Lowry was born on December 13, 1837 in Columbiana County, Ohio. Her parents were William Lowry and Ruth George. William Lowry was born in 1804 in Ohio. Ruth George was born in 1813 in Ohio. They were married on December 8, 1831 by William Crow. In the 1850 Census they were listed as: William Lowry, 46 years old, a fanner and born in Ohio. Ruth George, his wife, is 37 years old, and born in Ohio. Their children in the census is Jas (Joseph I believe), 18 years old, born in Ohio and a fanner; Axcy is 13 years old and born in Ohio; Sarah who is 10 years old and born in Ohio; Mary who is 8 years old and born in Ohio; John who is 5 years old and born in Ohio; Marcus who is 3 years old and born in Ohio and Lucinda who is four and a half years old and born in Ohio. Lydia George I think is Ruth's mother lived with them at the time. She is 70 years old and born in Maryland. They lived in Elk Run or Elkton Township, Columbiana County, Ohio in 1850 and 1880. In the 1880 Census William Lowry was 75 years old, born in Pennsylvania and a farmer and his father was born in Pennsylvania. Ruth G. Lowry his wife was 67 years old and born in Ohio and kept house and her father was born in Ohio. They had one son still living with them and he was Cas. (Marcus) I believe, and he was 23 years old and born in Ohio. Click the links for the 1850 Census and lineage chart for Ruth George.

Ruth George's parents are William George and Malinda Hull. William George was born in 1771 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia. He died on February 17, 1848 in Columbiana County, Ohio. He is buried in the Boatman Cemetery in Unity Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. William's wife Malinda Hull was born on December 19, 1777 in Jamestown, James City County, Virginia. She died on September 11, 1852 in Columbiana County, Ohio. She is buried next to her husband. Their children are:

1.) Thomas George
2.) Ruth George
3.) Sarah George
4.) Bertha George
5.) Eleanor George
6.) Mary George and she was born on December 20, 1797 in Ohio. She died on September 6, 1863.
7.) Elizabeth George and she was born on May 2, 1799 in Ohio. She married James Armstrong.
8.) Margaret George and she was born on January 7, 1891 in Ohio.
9.) John George and he was born in 1802.
10.) Linney George born on January 25, 1807 in Ohio.
1 1 .) Grace George and she was born in 1810.
12.) William George and he was born in 1811. He married Elizabeth Pancake in 1831.
13.) Samuel George and he was bom on September 14, 1818. He died in May of 1777.

William George's parents are John George who was born on September 12, 1731 in Cecil Kent, Maryland. He married Rachel Wilson in 1755. He died in 1839 in Columbiana County, Ohio. Their children are:

1 .) Thomas George who was born on July 12, 1769 in Pennsylvania. He married Sarah Gonsalus on February 14, 18 10 in Columbiana County, Ohio. She was born on April 8, 1792 in Columbiana County, Ohio. He died in 1846 in Columbiana County, Ohio.
2.) William George who was born in 1771 in Jamestown, Virginia. John George's parents are Joseph George who was born about 1709 in Cecil Mm., Kent County, Maryland. He married Samh Bartlett on September 20, 1729 in Talbot, Maryland. She was born about 1709 in Talbot, Maryland.

Joseph George's parents are Robert George who married Barbara Everett. Their children are:

1.) Joseph George
2.) Bartlett George
3.) Sarah George
4.) Rachel George
5.) Richard George

Christian Bowman died on September 26, 1909 and he is buried in the Bowman Cemetery in Elkton Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Axcy Ann Lowry died on October 21, 1893. And she is resting beside her husband.

I have a 1880 Census for Christian Bowman. He lived in Elkton Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He took over his father's farm. In this census Christian Bowman is 49 years old, born in Ohio, a farmer and his father was born in Pennsylvania and so was his mother. His wife Axcy Ann Lowry was 42 years old and was born in Ohio and kept house for Christian Her father and mother were both born in Ohio. Their children are: Ira Willis Bowman, 21 years old, and born in Ohio and helps out on the farm. Frank G. Bowman, 19 years old, and born in Ohio and he helps out on the farm. Harry L. Bowman, 14 years old, born in Ohio and helps out on the farm. Hannah E. Peter is 11 years old and born in Ohio. She is a servant and her parents were born in Ohio. And the last person is Eleas N. Smith and she is 27 years old, and was born in Ohio. She is a farmer and her parents were both born in Ohio.

Christian and Axcy Ann Bowman's children are: America Belle Bowman, Ira Willis Bowman, Frank Gastin Bowman, Harry Lincoln Bowman, Marqouis Lourie Bowman and Perry Moore Bowman.

Click the link for a picture of Christian and Axcy Ann Bowman and their children. I don't know what year it was taken.

There is more information on William Lowry, Axcy Ann Lowry's father, in the Patrons Directory that was in The History of Columbiana County, Ohio.

2.) Henry Bowman who was born on July 6, 1815 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He married Harriett Jane Armstrong on August 28, 1834. She was born on February 4, 1815 in Pennsylvania. They lived next door to his father, Christian Bowman, in 1850.

Harriett Jane Armstrong's parents are Andrew Armstrong who was born on March 10, 1783 and he married Hanna Shaw on December 20, 1805. Hanna Shaw was born on April 21, 1787. She died on September 10, 1857. Andrew Armstrong died on August 1, 1855.

Henry Bowman served in the One Hundred and forty-third regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry in Company B.

Henry Bowman was a prosperous stockman all his active life. He came to Indiana in 1853, at a time when travel was difficult and only hard work was rewarded with any measure of prosperity. He drove his family and household possessions through from Ohio, the familiar ox team and wagon of the day being an important factor in the journey, and in 1852 bought a tract of two hundred acres of wild land.

They experienced all the rigors of early life in the wilderness, subjected to the dangers from wild animals and Indians, but they fared well in spite of those difficulties, and became one of the prominent and well-to-do families of the community as the years passed. Mr. Bowman was township trustee for a number of years, and also served some years as post master at Aboite. The last ten years of his life were lived in quiet retirement on his home place. Ten children were born to Henry and Harriett Jane Bowman. They are Hannah Ann, the first born, Sarah, Elizabeth, Malinda, Harriet Jane, Mary Elizabeth, Mathias Walter, Henry, Calvin and Charles.

Henry Bowman died on December 30, 1891. Harriett Jane Armstrong died on July 14, 1894.

In the 1880 Census Henry Bowman was 64 years old, born in Ohio, a farmer, and his parents were born in New York, which should be Pennsylvania. Harriett Bowman, his wife, was 65 years old, born in Ohio, and kept house for Henry Bowman. Her parents were born in Pennsylvania. One Edward Killpatrick lived with them and was 16 years old, he was white, was born in Indiana, and was a laborer. He was single. They lived in Lafayette Township, Allen County, Indiana.

3.) Mary Bowman who was born on March 1, 1817 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Her nickname is Polly. She married Robert Dickey on May 30, 1833 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He was born on February 12, 1805 in Pennsylvania. Robert Dickey died on January 6, 1884 in Lewisville, Collin County, Texas. He is buried in the Bowman Cemetery that sits on the Hamilton Dickey Farm, out near Elk Run Township, (now Elkton Township), Columbiana County, Ohio. He was 78 years old, 10 months, 2 days. Mary Bowman is resting next to her husband in the Bowman Cemetery. She died December 23, 1880. She was 63 years old, 9 months, and 22 days.

In the 1880 Census for Robert Dickey, he is 75 years old, born in Pennsylvania, a farmer, and his father was born in Scottland. Mary Dickey, his wife, was 63 years old, born in Ohio, she kept house, and her father was born in Pennsylvania. Their son Martin B. was single, 30 years old, born in Ohio, and worked on the farm. Their daughter Susan was single, 26 years old, born in Ohio, and she was at home. Their son John J. was single, 23 years old, born in Ohio, and worked on the farm. Their son Charles K. was single, 19 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. Their grandson Kemley Dickey was 15 years old, and born in Ohio. They had another grandson and he was Ellis Dickey, who was 12 years old, and born in Ohio. They had one more grandson living with them and he was Marcus Dickey, and he was 23 years old, born in Ohio, and was a farm laborer. They lived in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

There is also a 1850 Census for Robert Dickey and his family here. They lived in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio in 1850.

Mary Bowman and Robert Dickey's children are: William Dickey, Sarah E. Dickey, Elizabeth Dickey, Christian Bowman Dickey, Hamilton S. Dickey, Mary Jennie Dickey, Martin B. Dickey, Susanna E. Dickey, Jefferson John Dickey and Charles K. Dickey.

To see a page from The Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1 870, click here.

4.) Christian and Sarah Bowman had a daughter that was stillborn on December 20, 1819. She was buried in the Bowman Cemetery near Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

5.) Elizabeth Bowman who was born on February 7, 1820 in York County, Pennsylvania. She married Andrew Armstrong, Jr. on March 17, 1842. He was born on January 28, 1818 in Green Township, Mahoning County, Ohio. He died on May 16, 1900. Elizabeth died on July 29, 1900. To see a 1850 Census for Andrew Armstrong and Elizabeth, click here.

Elizabeth Bowman and Andrew Armstrong's children are: C. Bowman Armstrong, Perry Moore Armstrong, Melissa Jane Armstrong, George W. Armstrong, Sarah Ellen Armstrong, Henry Andre Armstrong, Mary Hannah Armstrong and Frank Sigel Armstrong.

In the 1880 Census, Andrew Armstrong is 63 years old, born in Ohio, a farmer, and his parents were born in Pennsylvania. His wife, Elizabeth, is 60 years old, born in Ohio, and keeps house for Andrew and the family. Her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Their daughter, Sarah E. is single, 27 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. Their son, Frank is 17 years old, and born in Ohio. William Peole is living with them and he is 11 years old, and born in Iowa. They lived in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio in 1880. To see a page from the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870, click here.

6.) Catherine Bowman who was born on December 19, 1821 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She died on January 12, 1822 and is buried in the Bowman Cemetery near Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

7.) Matthias Bowman who was born on December 3, 1822 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. His baptism was in the St. Jacob's Church. He married Sarah Stump in 1850 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Sarah Stump was born on January 31, 1829 in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. He died in December of 1873. To see Matthias and Sarah Stump Bowman in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870, click here.

8.) Susannah Bowman who was born on December 21, 1824 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She died on March 6, 1826 and is buried in the Bowman Cemetery near Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

9.) Salome Bowman who was born on December 3, 1826 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She died on July 30, 1827 and is buried in the Bowman Cemetery near Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

10.) Martin H. Bowman who was born on June 3, 1828 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He married Ruth Crawford on May 5, 1853. She had a sister by the name of Linea McCamon. He died on October 16, 1878 in Roanoke, Indiana. He is buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Roanoke, Indiana. To see Martin H. and Ruth Crawford Bowman in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870 page, click here.

11.) Eliza Bowman who was born on December 14, 1832 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She married John Crawford on September 21, 1854. To see Eliza Bowman and John Crawford in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870, click here.

12.) Sarah Ann Bowman who was born on November 26, 1834 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She married Thomas Jefferson Armstrong on January 24, 1855 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He was born on June 16, 1833 in Schoolcraft Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan.

They then moved to Schoolcraft Township, Kalamazoo County, Michigan and then in 1856 they moved to Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. There they lived out their days. Sarah Ann Bowman died on March 14, 1917 (obit). Thomas Jefferson Armstrong died on June 30, 1908 (obit).

For a photo of Sarah Ann Bowman and Thomas Jefferson Armstrong and their family, click here. There are also pictures and the history of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas and maps to show where it is here.

In the 1880 Census is Thomas Armstrong who is 46 years old, born in Ohio, a farmer, and father was born in Pennsylvania and mother was born in Ohio. Sarah Ann, his wife, is 44 years old, born in Ohio, and keeping house for the family, her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Their son, Alpheus Armstrong, is single, 22 years old, born in Michigan, and assists on the farm. Their daughter, Evelyne Armstrong, is single, 20 years old, born in Missouri, and assists at home. The next son, Willis Armstrong, is 17 years old, born in Kansas, and assists on the farm. Another son, Frank Armstrong, is 15 years old, born in Kansas, and assists on the farm. The next son, Emery Armstrong, is 12 years old, born in Kansas, and is attending school. The next son, Ira Armstrong, is 10 years old, born in Kansas, and is attending school. The next son, Melvin Armstrong, is 9 years old, and born in Kansas. The next son, Mark Armstrong, is 9 years old, and born in Kansas. It looks like they might be twins. And the last boy is Menitt H. Armstrong, is listed as other, is white, a male, is 7 years old, born in Kansas and his father was born in Michigan and his mother is born in Ohio. It looks to me like he is one more son of Thomas and Sarah Ann Armstrong. But I don't know. Anyway, they lived in Osage, Bourbon County, Kansas.

13.) Emiline N. Bowman who was born on February 13, 1837 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Emiline and Sarah Ann Bowman were twins. Emiline married George H. Alford in February of 1869 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Emiline and George Alford moved to Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas with her sister Sarah Ann Bowman.

In the 1880 Census is George H. Alford who is 33 years old, born in Pennsylvania, a fanner, his father was born in Connecticut and his mother was born in Ireland. His wife, Lina Alford, is 37 years old, born in Ohio, keeps house, and her parents were born in Pennsylvania.Their son, Freddy Alford, is 7 years old, and born in Pennsylvania. Their daughter, Bessie Young, is 6 years old, and born in Kansas. They lived in Osage, Bourbon, Kansas. To see them in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870, click here.

14.) Esther B. Bowman who was born on July 9, 1840 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She married Albert K. Pike on October 20, 1859 by J.D.Vail. Albert K. Pike's father was Thomas Pike and his mother was Leah Freed. Thomas and Leah Pike live in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Thomas Pike is from Pennsylvania and he is a farmer.

In the 1880 Census is Albert K. Pike who is 47 years old, born in Ohio, a farmer, and parents were born in Ohio. His wife, Ester B. Pike, was 39 years old, born in Ohio, keeps house, and her parents were born in Pennsylvania. The children are Lincoln Pike who is Single, 20 years old, born in Ohio, and at school. Grant S. Pike who is 15 years old, born in Ohio, and helps on the farm. Orville S. Pike who is 11 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. Nora Maud Pike who is 6 years old, born in Ohio, and at home. They live in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

To find Albert K. Pike and Esther B. Bowman's marriage in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870, click here.

In the 1915 Farmers Directory it says that Albert K. Pike has 35 acres, and has one horse. This directory is here.

15.) Lydia Margaret Bowman who was born on May 1, 1842 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. She married William Harrison Owen on August 20, 1868 in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. He was from East Palestine, Columbiana County, Ohio. He was born in 1841. They lived in Unity, Columbiana County, Ohio. They had one daughter who was Stella Owen and she married Carlos Wand. They had a daughter who was Edden Wand.

Lydia Margaret Bowman died in 1928. She is buried in the Clarkson Cemetery, Middleton Township, Columbiana County, Ohio. Harrison Owen died in 1906.

You can see them in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870 here.

In the 1880 Census is Harrison Owen who is 40 years old, born in Ohio, is a tanner, and his parents were born in Ohio. His wife, Margaret Owen, is 37 years old, born in Ohio, is keeping house, and her parents were born in Ohio. ( should read Pennsylvania). Their children are Myrtle Owen, who is 10 years old, born in Ohio, and is at school. Estella Owen, who is 8 years old, and is born in Ohio. Angenette Owen, who is 6 years old, and born in Ohio. Walter Owen is 8 months old, and born in Ohio. They also have a Lyman Augustine living with them. He is single, 29 years old, white, born in Ohio, a tanner and his parents were born in Ohio. The Owen's live in Middleton Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

16.) Sarah Fox who was born on October 19,1825 in Ohio. She was taken into the family and raised as one of Christian and Sarah Bowman's own. She married David Crawford on February 21,1850. You can see them in the Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages, 1800-1870 here. He was born in 1812. David Crawford was a carpenter. Their children are:

a.) Thomas Crawford
b.) Mmerva Crawford
c.) William Crawford
d.) Mary Crawford
e.) Josephine Crawford

They lived in St. Clair Township, in Columbiana County, Ohio. You can see the 1850 Census for them here. In the 1860 Census they lived in Rockcreek Township, Wells County, Indiana.

17.) Christian and Sarah Bowman had a daughter on May 1, 1828. She died on May 2, 1828 and she is buried in the Bowman Cemetery, near Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio.

On the first row from left to right is: Christian Bowman, Jr., Axcy Ann Lowry, America Belle Bowman, Martha Clementine Orr, wife of Ira Willis Bowman, and Anna Eliza Peters. Top row left to right is: Hany Lincoln Bowman, Frank Gastin Bowman, Ira Willis Bowman, and Eli Vale, husband of America Belle Bowman. For a large version of this photo, right click here and select "save as".

Above: The 1850 Census

Above: Lineage chart for Ruth George.

Above: Patrons Directory that was in The History of Columbiana County, Ohio

Above: 1850 Census for Robert Dickey and his family. They lived in Elk Run Township, Columbiana County, Ohio in 1850.

Above: Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages 1800-1870 (Dickey)

Above: Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages 1800-1870 (Armstrong)

Above: Thomas Jefferson Armstrong Family - Kansas Homesteaders

Above: Bourbon County Kansas Genealogy

Above: Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages 1800-1870 (Bowman)

Above: 1915 Farmers Directory (Albert Pike)

Above: Columbiana County, Ohio Marriages 1800-1870 (Bowman)

Above: 1850 Census, St. Clair Township in Columbiana County, Ohio

Above: 1850 Census, Columbiana County, Ohio

Above: Fort Scott, National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior

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From the Fort Scott Tribune, March 14, 1917:

Death of Mrs. Armstrong

Another Old Settler, of near Hiattville Passes Away --Had been here fifty eight years

Mrs. Sarah Ann [Bowman] Armstrong, aged 83 years, four months and 17 days and a resident of this county continuously for 58 years, died this morning at 5:20 at Hiattville, as a result of an illness with dropsy and leakage of the heart with which she had been afflicted for the past six months. Until this final attack of illness Mrs. Armstrong had seemed to be remarkably active and healthy for one of her advanced age, and even after she was stricken, she was not compelled to take to her bed permanently until about two weeks ago. Her illness was seen to be serious from its inception, and it was hardly hoped that she could survive. About noon yesterday she sank into unconsciousness, and it was seen that the end was near.

The deceased is survived by seven sons, as follows: A.D., Willis, and Merritt, all south of Hiattville. Frank and E.B., in Hiattville and Melvin and Marvin, north of this city. She is also survived by three sisters, one of whom, Mrs. George [Emiline N. Bowman] Alford, lives in this city. The other two live in Oregon and Ohio, respectively. One son is deceased and Mrs. Armstrong's husband, Thomas J.[Jeffersonl, died about ten years ago. The list of names of the sons, together with that of their father, recalls that a number of years ago the family organized a ball team; there being just enough male members to fill all the positions, and the family team made an enviable record at the game.

Mrs. Armstrong came with her husband to Kansas from Michigan [Kalamazoo Co.] in 1856, and they settled on the old Armstrong homestead seven miles north of this city, where they made their home continuously until about ten years ago.

NOTE: Thomas Jefferson Armstrong, b. June 16, 1833 Schoolcraft Twp, Kalamazoo Co, Michigan -parents James & Elizabeth (George) Armstrong, was married to Sarah Ann Bowman (b.Nov 16, 1834 Columbiana Co, Oh) -in Columbiana Co, Ohio. Sarah's parents were Christian & Sarah (Walter) Bowman of PA.

From the Fort Scott Tribune, July 1, 1908:

Death Claims T. J. Armstrong

One of the Pioneers of Bourbon County Was Born the Year the Stars Fell Died yesterday at Home, Seven Miles Northeast of City --served under General Blair

Thomas J. Armstrong, who has lived seven miles northeast of the city for the past forty-eight years, died yesterday of dropsy. He celebrated his 75th birthday fourteen days ago. A widow and nine children survive. Mr. Armstrong was on of the most widely known and prosperous farmers in the county. He had been sick for the past six months. The funeral was held this afternoon at 2:30 from the Amstrong house and was conducted by Rev. Parken of the Methodist church at Fulton. The services were very largely attended. Burial was made at Maple Grove cemetery, where many of the pioneers of north Bourbon County sleep.

Thomas J. Armstrong, perhaps, had as extensive an acquaintance in Fort Scott as any other tiller of the soil in this county. He visited the city every few weeks during his residence of almost half a century here. He was a members of the Baptist church, and in politics voted a split ticket locally, desiring to aid the best men rgardless of political lines. He was an admirer of Mr. Bryan nationally. Mr. Armstrong never sought political office. He was an untiring worker to help induct the best and most capable men into these positions, but personally shunned them. He was born in Michigan [Schoolcraft Twp, Kalamazoo Co.], June 16th, 1833, the year the stars fell. He was the father of ten children,nine of whom live at this time. A.D. Armstrong, his oldest son, lives at Hiattville. HIS only daughter, Mrs. Eva Davis, lives in Lisbon, Ohio. W.P. Armstrong resides at Hepler; F.S. at Hiattville, as does E.B., who carries mail from that place. 1.0. Armstrong lives on the old homestead, and Melvin and Marvin, twins, live a few miles north of town. M.H., the youngest son, lives in Farlington. All are farmers save the one who carries mail. All live in comparatively a short distance of the old home place, a condition that gladdened the hearts ofthe aged couple for the past few years.

When civil war broke out, Mr. Armstrong enlisted in the home guards and served under the late Gen. Blair in border troubles. In his last sickness he knew that death was impending, but met the end bravely. He was a man honored among me and his memory will long be revered and cherished.

NOTE: His parents were James & Elizabeth (George) Armstrong, and he was the brother to my ancestor, Elizabeth (Amstrong) Dolph.