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Sunny Side Grange Charter Members – 1874

Charter members of the Sunny Side Grange in Hartford, Ohio County, Indiana appeared in:
Aurora Dearborn Independent – 5 Mar 1874 – Page 3, Column 2

Sunny Side Grange.
Hartford, March 2d, 1874.

Below will be names of the charter members of Sunny Side Grange, located at Hartford, Ohio county, and instituted February 24th, by Captain Percy Rouse, Deputy of Switzerland and Ohio counties:

OFFICERS.

  • Master—John R. Lynn.
  • Overseer—J. B. Gerard.
  • Lecturer—James B. Miller.
  • Steward—Jesse Cooper Sr.
  • Assistant Stewart—John Fisher.
  • Chaplain—Wm. Higbee Sr.
  • Treasurer—R. W. Marryman.
  • Secretary—David S. Wilber.
  • Gate Keeper—Marian Palmer.
  • Ceres—Mrs. Mary Wilber.
  • Pomona—Mrs. Jennie Cole.
  • Flora—Miss Inez S. Gerard.
  • Lady Assistant Steward—Miss Frankie Finch.

CHARTER MEMBERS.

  • H. C. Miller
  • Job Billingsley
  • John Wallingford
  • Wm. Hawkins
  • Nathan Fisher
  • J. S. Cole
  • Jesse H. Cooper
  • A. M. Elliott
  • Wm. Woods
  • John W. Cofield
  • W. W. Cofield
  • Miss M. E. Blue
  • Mrs. Mary Cooper
  • Miss C. B. Billingsley
  • Mrs. M. A. Wallingford
  • Miss Sarah Dixon
  • Mrs. Dortha Miller

Hartford Lists of Letters – 1837

Hartford, Dearborn County, Indiana lists of letters for 1837 appeared in:

Rising Sun Times – 21 Jan 1837 – Page 3, Column 3; 28 Jan 1837 – Page 3, Column 4; 4 Feb 1837 – Page 3, Column 4

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Hartford, Ia. on the 1st of January, 1837. Those not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post Office as Dead Letters.

  • Mahlon Brown
  • Joseph P Brush
  • Rachel Conaway
  • Robert Conaway
  • William Conaway
  • Martin Cage
  • James Downey
  • Thomas Guion
  • Nancy Jinkins
  • Eliacum Littell
  • J W H Monroe
  • Thomas Purcell
  • Jane B Purcell
  • Jno or Jas Russell
  • J B Stafford
  • James Wymond
  • Timothy Ward
  • Eber Ward
  • Ezekiel Walston
  • John Weathers
  • Adrian Young

J. K. LEWIS, P.M.

Rising Sun Times – 15 Apr 1837 – Page 3, Column 2; 22 Apr 1837 – Page 3, Column 3; 29 Apr 1837 – Page 3, Column 3

List of Letters
Remaining in the Post Office at Hartford, Ia. April 1, 1837. Those not taken out in three months will be sent to the General Post Office as Dead Letters.

  • Wm Abbot
  • Ephraim Higbee
  • E Z W Hume
  • Wm Holladay
  • Robert Hall
  • James McGuire
  • Sarah McKinley
  • David Mead
  • Archibald McCabe
  • Parker & Watts
  • C L Pate
  • C B Pate
  • Isaac H Rice
  • James Smiley
  • Wm Shepherd
  • Robert Turner
  • Elijah Thatcher
  • Wm Wheeler
  • Jonathan Wilson
  • Andrew Weller

J. K. LEWIS, P.M.

Rising Sun Times – 8 Jul 1837 – Page 3, Column 3; 15 Jul 1837 – Page 3, Column 3; 22 Jul 1837 – Page 3, Column 4

List of Letters
Remaining in the Post Office at Hartford, Ia., July 1, 1837. Those not taken out in three months will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.

  • Henry Barricklow
  • Maryann Barricklow
  • R Conaway
  • James Downey
  • Joseph Daugherty
  • Prudence Holmes
  • Sarah Jinkens
  • James S. Learned
  • Hannah Morris
  • Henry Osborn
  • Aaron Purcell
  • Jane B Purcell
  • Thomas Plummer
  • Robert Packingham
  • N G M Senter
  • Stephen R Tinker
  • Chester Thayer
  • Ransom Tinker
  • Timothy Ward
  • John Weathers
  • James Wymond
  • Andrew Weller

JOHN K. LEWIS, P.M.

Hartford Lists of Letters – 1836

Hartford, Dearborn County, Indiana lists of letters appeared in:

Rising Sun Times – 16 Jan 1836 – Page 3, Column 4; 23 Jan 1836 – Page 3, Column 4; 30 Jan 1836 – Page 4, Column 3

List of Letters
Remaining in the Post Office at Hartford, Ind., on the 1st of January, 1836, which will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters, if not taken out by the first day of March next.

  • Claibourn Allen
  • Wm & Franklin Allen
  • Capt. Billingsly
  • Frederick Beckner
  • James Bradley
  • A Bailey, Esq.
  • Jacob Burnet
  • Robert Conaway
  • John Clement
  • Jacob Egelston
  • William Gerard
  • John Gray
  • Samuel Grayham
  • John Harbert
  • Mr. Jinkins
  • Wm Lemon
  • Capt. D Lynn
  • Judge Levingston
  • James McGuire
  • Drucilla McKee
  • S Mosier
  • E W Madison
  • George Nichols
  • Eleanor Purcel
  • George Pate
  • Baruch Stoops
  • Garret Swallow
  • Robert Turner
  • Obadiah Voshell
  • Ralph Weathers
  • David Williamson
  • Israel Warner
  • Andrew Weller
  • Benjamin Wilson
  • Joseph Woods
  • Robert Wilber, Esq.

JOHN K. LEWIS, P.M.

Rising Sun Times – 9 Apr 1836 – Page 3, Column 4; 16 Apr 1836 – Page 3, Column 5; 23 Apr 1836 – Page 3, Column 4

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Hartford, Ia. on the first day of April, 1836, which if not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post Office as Dead Letters.

  • Farrington Barricklow
  • Henry Barricklow
  • Mahlon Brown
  • Benjamin Blue
  • David Blue
  • Robert Conaway
  • Daniel Conaway
  • Jacob Culp
  • Martin Cage
  • Simon Conaway
  • Robert Cofield
  • Wm Conaway, Esq.
  • John Clement
  • Robert Ellis
  • Samuel Frazier
  • William Fish, Esq.
  • William Frazer
  • Samuel Fuller
  • Nathan Finch
  • Dr. David Fisher
  • Thomas Guion, Esq.
  • Elizabeth Hufford
  • Isaih Hayes
  • Samuel Harpham
  • John Hume
  • Samuel Harbert
  • John Haselrigge
  • John Hunt
  • Isaac Hancock
  • Nancy Jenkins
  • William Kittle
  • Samuel Latta
  • James Lyons
  • Daniel Lynn
  • John McAbe
  • Charles McAbee
  • David McKittrick
  • John McIntosh
  • Hugh Monroe
  • Edward Owens
  • Thomas Purcell
  • Cebird Pate
  • Miss Mary Ann Plank
  • John Pearson
  • George Pate
  • Isaac Reid
  • James Ran
  • Isaac Ricketts
  • Charles Stephens
  • John Stewart
  • Mrs. Scranton
  • Washington Thompson
  • John Tice
  • Charles Thompson
  • Chester Thayer
  • Col. Johnson Watts
  • Timothy Ward
  • John P Walker
  • Rinselear Willey

JOHN K. LEWIS, P.M.

Rising Sun Times – 9 Jul 1836 – Page 3, Column 2; 16 Jul 1836 – Page 3, Column 5; 23 Jul 1836 – Page 3, Column 5

LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office at Hartford, Ia. on the 1st day of July, 1836. Those not taken out in three months will be sent to the Post Office Department as dead letters.

  • John Barricklow
  • Laben Brambel
  • Judah Bailey
  • Isaac Coyle
  • James Connels
  • James Conley
  • George Groves
  • Henry C Groves
  • Hubbard Jones
  • William Kittle
  • Samuel Latton
  • James S Larned
  • J W H Monroe
  • Moses Musgrave
  • David Moyer
  • Mahala McIntyre
  • Archibald McCabe
  • Thomas Plummer
  • J C Pyle
  • James Rea
  • Miss Martha Shepherd
  • Erastus Smith
  • George Weaver
  • J & R Woods

JOHN K. LEWIS, P.M.

Rising Sun Times – 8 Oct 1836 – Page 3, Column 3; 15 Oct 1836 – Page 3, Column 4; 22 Oct 1836 – Page 3, Column 5

Remaining in the Post Office at Hartford, Ia. on the 1st of Oct. 1836, which, if not taken out in three months, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead letters.

  • Absalom Adams
  • Clayborne Allen
  • William Brokaw
  • Samuel Coyle
  • John Clement
  • Nathaniel Cochran
  • A T Coyle
  • William Frazier
  • William T Ferris
  • Ansolum H Hubbard
  • George Hume
  • Nancy Jinkins
  • Daniel Lynn Jr.
  • Hon. John Livingston
  • John Lyons
  • A D Livingston
  • James McKittrick
  • John McIntosh
  • Lemuel Moss
  • Miss Nancy Phrasure
  • Rev. Robert Ray
  • Lewis Silvey
  • Jacob Songer
  • Joshua Scranton
  • William Scranton
  • Catharine Scranton
  • Chester Thayer
  • Israel Warner
  • Andrew Weller
  • Jesse Wilson
  • John & R Woods

J. K. LEWIS, P.M.

Ohio County – 1866 Indiana Gazetteer and Shippers’ Guide

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Cowen, M.V. B., compiler. The Indiana State Gazetteer and Shippers’ Guide for 1866-7. Lafayette, Indiana : Rosser, Spring & Cowen, 1866.
Digital Copy at HathiTrust

Aberdeen, Ohio county, is situated 10 miles from Rising Sun, the county seat. Ship to Rising Sun or to Dillsborough, 11 miles distant, on the Ohio & Mississippi railroad. Population 200.

Bear Branch, Ohio county, a Post Office 14 miles west of Rising Sun, and 12 miles of Vevay.

Freedom, Ohio county, 16 miles from Rising Sun, the county seat. Population 150.

Hartford, Ohio county, 8 miles west of Rising Sun. Ship to Aurora, on the Ohio river. Population 200.

Millersburg, Ohio county, on the Ohio river, 3 miles below Rising Sun. Population 100.

Rising Sun, capital of Ohio county, on the Ohio river, 35 miles below Cincinnati. Population 2,200. Express Company, American.

Rising Sun, Ohio County.

Attorneys at Law.

  • S. H. Steward,
  • R. L. Davis.

Artists.

  • G. W. Billingsley,
  • R. L. Mitchell.

Bakers and Confectioners.

  • Bradbury & Rehm,
  • E. G. Young.

Barber.

  • J. F. Wright.

Boots and Shoes.

  • Grace, Lostutter & Co.,
  • G. W. L. Cox,
  • J. S. Walker.

Blacksmiths.

  • John M. Jackson & Brother,
  • Merrills & Brothers,
  • Cornelius Clarke.

Cabinet Makers.

  • W. H. Whitlock,
  • Enos Gary.

Chair Maker.

  • R. G. Young.

Clothiers and Merchant Tailors.

  • Horton & Silva,
  • W. Cullen.

Carpenters and Builders.

  • Pearson & Lindsay,
  • William Hall,
  • Shoup & Murdock.

Coal and Lumber Dealer.

  • Samuel Seward.

Druggists.

  • George McAroy,
  • Summers & Alden.

Dry Goods.

  • R. S. Meyers, also Notions.
  • Hathaway & Co., also Clothing,
  • Heyn & Brother, also Clothing and Boots and Shoes,
  • J. C. Wells & Co., also Clothing and Boots and Shoes.

Express Company.

  • American Express Company.

Flouring Mill.

  • J. A. W. Talbott, also Cooperage.

Tannery.

  • E. D. Smith & Co.

Feed Store.

  • W. B. Miller.

Groceries and Produce.

  • Grace, Lostutter & Co.,
  • J. C. Wells & Co.,
  • J. H. Jones,
  • Hall & Pate, also Boots and Shoes,
  • R. A. P. Buchanan,
  • E. G. Young,
  • Bradbury & Rehm.

Hats, Caps and Furs.

  • Benjamin Morgan.

Hay and Grain Dealers.

  • J. S. Haines,
  • Adam Herdigan,
  • Grace, Lostutter & Co., also Hardware and Commission Merchants.

Hotel.

  • City Hotel, J. N. Wood.

Hardward.

  • Hathaway & Co.

Iron Store.

  • J. M. Reister.

Insurance Company.

  • Rising Sun Insurance Company, J. B. Covington, Secretary, Samuel Seward, President, W. T. Pepper, General Agent.

Insurance Agents.

  • N. H. Shaw,
  • S. H. Stewart.

Jewelers.

  • E. Clarke,
  • Chuseman & Godfrey.

Livery Stables.

  • Richard Martin,
  • R. T. Murray & Co.,
  • J. N. Wood.

Marble Worker.

  • John Toohey.

Milliners.

  • Mrs. R. Richards,
  • Mrs. L. Calkins,
  • Mrs. S. Best.

Newspaper.

  • The Recorder, J. E. D. Ward, Proprietor.

News Dealer.

  • A. Bedgood.

Physicians.

  • G. A. Stevenson,
  • W. Gillespie,
  • A. B. Haines,
  • H. T. Williams,
  • J. H. Peyton,
  • W. H. Sullivan.

Plow Factory.

  • W. Clore.

Pork Packers.

  • Grace, Lostutter & Co.

Sawing and Planing Mill.

  • S. & S. Seward.

Saddles and Harness.

  • Richard Martin,
  • F. Marquett,
  • J. S. Cole.

Saloons.

  • J. S. Thompson,
  • J. N. Wood.

Stoves and Tinware.

  • P. Thompson,
  • S. McGuffin.

Tanner.

  • Richard Martin.

Tobacconist.

  • B. C. Calvert.

Undertaker.

  • J. T. Whitlock.

Wagon Maker.

  • Enoch Drake.

Ohio County – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.

OHIO COUNTY—Rising Sun, the county seat. Judge Circuit Court, W. N. Hauck, Prosecuting Attorney, W. M. Dean; Clerk Circuit Court, T. A. Cooper; Auditor, J. R. Elder; Treasurer, W. D. Ricketts, Recorder, O. B. Mitchell; Sheriff, G. W. Jarvis; Coroner, W. H. Dugle; Surveyor, G. H. Keeney.

BASCOM
Population, 100. A postoffice in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat, banking and shipping point.

  • Liggett Harvey, genl store.
  • Myers Lumber Co.
  • Rand James, broom mnfr.
  • Rand & Co, genl store.
  • Shehane James O, wagonmkr.
  • Tyler Willard, wagonmkr.

BEAR BRANCH.
Population, 80. A village in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat. Dillsboro, 11 miles distant, is the banking and shipping point and tel. and exp. office.

  • Althoff J F, farm implts.
  • Elder John R, physician.
  • McKim Wm P, genl store.
  • Orem E G, genl store.

GUIONSVILLE
Ohio county, 4 miles from Dillsboro, its banking and shipping point. Has rural delivery from Dillsboro.

  • Conaway R B, furs.
  • Read T J, genl store.

HARTFORD.
Ohio county. Send mail to Aurora.

NORTH.
Population, 25. On the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles from Rising Sun, the judicial seat and banking point. Robert W. Galbreath, postmaster.

  • Galbreath Robert W, postmaster.
  • GALBREATH ROBERT W & SON, General Store.
  • North Bros, genl store, produce and coal.

RISING SUN.
Population, 1600. The judicial seat of Ohio county, is an incorporated city on the Ohio river, 24 miles s. w. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Has Baptist, Christian, German Reformed, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian and Universalist churches, excellent school, 3 banks and 2 newspapers. Aurora 9 miles distant is the nearest railway point and is connected by hourly auto bus, fare 50 cents round trip. Charles A Steele, postmaster.

  • Anderson E A, clothing.
  • Anderson Harry S, shoes.
  • Bakes May Mrs, news.
  • Bales Zula, milliner.
  • Baxter O., harness.
  • Burns W T, coal and flour mill.
  • Clark H R, propr Columbia Theatre.
  • Cochran John W, ice.
  • Columbia Theatre, H R Clark propr.
  • Cooper A B, grocer.
  • Cope T A, cigar manufacturer.
  • Cutter A F, general store.
  • Dalrymple J W, flour mill.
  • Davis Paul A, shoes.
  • Detmer Ed, carriages.
  • Dowers John, hotel.
  • Dowers & Son, proprs Rising Sun Gararge.
  • Espey Frank F, notions.
  • Farmers Trust Co (capital $25,000), S Beymer pres, J R Woods cashr.
  • Fish James, confectioner.
  • Gibbs T W, contractor.
  • Gibson’s G B Sons, hardware and furniture.
  • Green W M Jr, dry goods.
  • Griswold b & A, dry goods.
  • Hanna & Dilts, livery.
  • Hannberg W F, printer and publisher.
  • Hannberg & Thompson, dry goods.
  • Harris James, contractor and undertaker.
  • Harris Lucian, cashr Rising Sun Deposit Bank.
  • Johnson W H, baker and grocer.
  • Jones Oscar, grocer.
  • Kaiser Edna, milliner.
  • Keeney G H Co, produce.
  • Livingston Scott, grocer.
  • Loring & Hemphill, drugs.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun (capital $100,000), S Beymer pres, J N Perkins cashr.
  • Neaman W H & Sons, livery.
  • NEWS PRINTING CO, Printers and Publishers.
  • North H J, lumber.
  • Ohio County News, News Printing Co pubs.
  • Ohio River Telephone Co.
  • Perkins J N, cashr National Bank of Rising Sun.
  • Powell W J & Son, grocers.
  • Recorder The, W F Hannberg publr.
  • Rising Sun Deposit Bank (capital $40,000), L C Cowen pres, Lucian Harris cashr.
  • Rising Sun Water & Light Co.
  • Rosenthal Bros, clothing and men’s furnishings.
  • Schroeder J George, hotel.
  • Seward Ella M, milliner.
  • Seward Morris, restaurant.
  • Steele Charles A, postmaster.
  • Steele R A, furniture and undertaker.
  • Stegmiller Charles J & Co, hardware and carriages.
  • Steuver Charles F, produce.
  • Toohy Wm, marble.
  • Uhlmansiek Fred, woodworker.
  • Uhlmansiek John H, grocer and meats.
  • Walton D K, photographer.
  • Whitlock H G, grocer.
  • Whitlock J W & Co, musical instruments.
  • Williams H E, undertaker.
  • Wood John R, cashr Farmers Trust Co.
  • Woods O A & Sons, meats.

Ohio County – 1882 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Polk’s Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1882.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, George B. Hall. Sheriff, Michael McGuire. Treasurer, John C. Miller. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, Wallace P. Hall. Coroner, Enoch Drake. Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

ABERDEEN. A discontinued post-office in Ohio county.

BASCOM. Is a recently established postoffice, situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 9 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Aurora, distant 17 miles, is the nearest rail approach, but shipments can be made by boat to Rising Sun. Population 25. R. B. Bascom, postmaster and general store.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains 2 churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. H. Ford, postmaster.

  • Cabway David, carpenter.
  • Dennis M M, milliner.
  • Elder Annie L, dressmaker.
  • Ford H, General Store.
  • French J B, wagonmaker.
  • Gibbs W J, blacksmith.
  • Halbert William, physician.
  • Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
  • Pate I H, cattle dealer.
  • Pate J H, cattle dealer.
  • Turner I W, justice of the peace.

FREEDOM. Ohio county. (See Bear Branch.)

HARTFORD. With 100 inhabitants, is located on Laughery creek, in Union township and [Ohio] county, 7 miles from Rising Sun court house. Aurora, 7 miles north-east is the shipping station and banking town. One Methodist church is sustained.

  • Campbell Alex, general store.
  • Pohle H H, blacksmith.
  • Ross Frank P, general store.
  • Wilber E A, grocer.
  • Wilber A & R, general store.

NORTH’S LANDING. Located on the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat and bank location, has a population of 250. Tobacco and potatoes are shipped extensively. Adams Ex., (at Rising Sun). Daily stage to Patriot; fare 50 cents; Rising sun; fare 15 cents; Aurora; fare 50 cents. Nathan H. North, postmaster.

  • Ellis W C, wagon jack manufacturer.
  • Green John, painter.
  • Heath & Fleming, saw and flour mill.
  • Hodges Esquire, blacksmith.
  • Mobler A Rev, (Baptist).
  • North Bros & Powell, leaf tobacco.
  • North E C, produce.
  • North Nathan H, General Store and Live Stock.
  • Powell W J, wharf master.
  • Rollins H, blacksmith.
  • Smith Anna, confectioner and restaurant.

RISING SUN. The seat of justice of Ohio county, is a prosperous village of 2,000 inhabitants pleasantly located on the Ohio river, 38 miles below Cincinnati and 92 southeast of Indianapolis. Rising Sun is incorporated, carries a bonded debt of $3,500, and supports Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Christian and Universalist churches, 3 graded schools, 2 hotels, a national bank, and 2 weekly newspapers—Recorder and Local. Its manufacturing industries comprise 2 flour mills, 1 saw mill, 1 plow factory, and 1 tannery. Plows, produce and flour are the chief exports. Daily stage to Aurora; fare, 50 cents; and Patriot; fare, 50 cents. Ex., Adams and O. & M. William H. Clark, postmaster.

  • Alden Thomas E, physician.
  • Anderson & McHenry, livery.
  • Bassett Myles Rev, (Baptist).
  • Baxter John D, harness.
  • Bell Isaac, tanner.
  • Best Sallie Mrs, milliner.
  • Birdsell Bros, meat market.
  • Bloss Edmund, baker.
  • Bush John W, agt Adams Ex Company.
  • Bush & Hemphill, produce.
  • Calkin Eliza Mrs, milliner.
  • Caseltine William jr, confectioner.
  • Clark Cornelius, blacksmith.
  • Clore William, Plow Manufacturer.
  • Cofield William R, sewing machines.
  • Coles John B, lawyer.
  • Colter William, general store.
  • Craig William H, physician.
  • Davis John G, boots and shoes.
  • David Rodman L, lawyer.
  • Downey A C & G C, lawyers.
  • Downey George E, insurance.
  • Eades James S, stoves and tinware.
  • Elliott William, coal.
  • Empire House, L W Scranton, propr.
  • Enoch Walter F, blacksmith.
  • Eshman John, lumber and coal.
  • Espey H S & Son, grocers and R R agt.
  • Gary Enos, furniture.
  • Gary John W, baker.
  • Gibson George B, hardware.
  • Gillespie William, physician.
  • Gould Richard H, livery.
  • Grace Harriet B Mrs, dry goods.
  • Guenther A Rev, (Lutheran).
  • Hall Daily B, publisher Rising Sun Local.
  • Hall Daniel T, shoemaker.
  • Harris James P, carpenter.
  • Harwood & Son, painters.
  • Hathaway Shadrach, shoemaker.
  • Hoffner Walter, locksmith.
  • Horsfall Thomas, merchant tailor.
  • Jones John H, real estate.
  • Jones Oscar, grocer.
  • Jones Richard M, justice of the peace.
  • Keeney George H, undertaker.
  • Kittle & Miller, boots and shoes.
  • Kurr Henry, shoemaker.
  • Langsdale R G, physician.
  • Langsdale & Buchanan, druggists.
  • Love & Steigmiller, saloon.
  • McAroy George, druggist.
  • McHenry Timothy, livery.
  • McMahon S S Rev, (Methodist).
  • McMurray Eliza Mrs, propr Riverside House.
  • Marble James W, grocer.
  • Marquett Frederick, harness.
  • Mayfield William, grocer.
  • Merrell M P, dentist.
  • Merrell & Son, blacksmith.
  • Miller William W, cigars and tobacco
  • Miller & Son, flour mill.
  • Moore George I, lumber.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun; capital, $100,000; Samuel Seward, prest; J N Perkins, cashr.
  • Olmstead H F Rev, (Presbyterian).
  • Pate Henry, grocer.
  • Pate John M, lumber dealer.
  • Pate & Gregory, produce
  • Peyton James H, physician.
  • Redd Smith B, barber.
  • Riggs John, blacksmith.
  • Rising Sun Local (weekly), D B Hall, publisher.
  • Rising Sun Recorder (weekly), F J Waldo & Co, publishers.
  • Riverside House, Eliza McMurray, propr.
  • Rollins Richard J, barber.
  • Scholly William M, cigars and tobacco.
  • Scranton Lee N, propr Empire House.
  • Seward M J & Co, dry goods.
  • Smith Ernest, wagonmaker.
  • Steele R A, furniture and undertaker.
  • Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
  • Stevenson George A, physician.
  • Sullivan William H, physician.
  • Summers Charles L, general store.
  • Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
  • Thorn David C, druggist.
  • Fisher William, shoemaker.
  • Toohey John, marble works.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Vosberg & McMackin, dressmakers.
  • Vowter W P Rev, (Christian).
  • Waldo R J & Co, publishers Rising Sun Recorder.
  • Walton Daniel K, photographer.
  • Ward Bros, jewelers.
  • Weaver Jacob, justice of the peace.
  • Whitlock John T jr, grocer.
  • Whitlock William H, saw mill.
  • Wilber David, insurance.
  • William John D, jeweler.
  • Williams Will W, Attorney at Law and Collecting Agt.

Ohio County – 1880 Indiana Gazetter and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, Will W. Williams. Sheriff, John Monroe. Treasurer, John C. Miller. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, George B. Hall. Coroner, Enoch Drake. Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

ABERDEEN. With a population of 150, is situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 9 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and most available shipping point. The village has district and private schools. Daily stage communication with Vevay—fare 50c.—and Rising Sun—fare 25c. Mail received daily. J. W. Fleming, postmaster.

  • Bailey G C, blacksmith.
  • Brush Joseph, saw mill.
  • Conaway J W C, general store and mill.
  • Fleming J W, General Store and Mill.
  • Littlefield J B, blacksmith.
  • McEltresh M W, physician.
  • Pate J L, wagonmaker and carpenter.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains two churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. W. H. Oatman, postmaster.

  • Burton R J, carpenter.
  • Downey D H, flour mill.
  • French J B, wagonmaker.
  • Gibbs W J, blacksmith.
  • Halbert Wm, physician.
  • Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
  • Oatman Wm H, General Store.
  • Pate J H, cattle dealer.
  • Pate J W, cattle dealer.

COLE’S CORNERS. Ohio county (See Bear Branch.)

HARTFORD. Located on Laughery creek, in Union township and [Ohio] county, has a population of 100 and is distant 7 miles from Rising Sun, the county seat. Aurora, 7 miles northeast, is the most accessible shipping point. It contains Methodist church and district school. Receives mail tri-weekly from Aurora. Frank P. Ross, postmaster.

  • Anderson Wm, blacksmith.
  • Cooper R C, hotel.
  • Pairce J D Rev (Methodist).
  • Ross Frank P, General Store.
  • Smiley & Miller, live stock.
  • Wilber E A, general store.
  • Yager Charles, wagonmaker.

NORTH’S LANDING. On the Ohio river, in Randolph township, in the extreme northeastern corner of Ohio county, is a village of 250 inhabitants, distant 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat. It has district school, Methodist and Baptist churches. Express, Adams. Daily stage route to Rising Sun—fare 10c—Patriot—fare 50c—and Aurora—fare 60c. Mail daily. Nathan H. North, postmaster.

  • Ellis W C, saw mill.
  • Hodges Esquire, blacksmith.
  • Houze C S, wharfmaster.
  • Mobler A Rev (Baptist).
  • North E C, produce.
  • North Nathan H, General Store.
  • Parker C, painter.
  • Penrod John, carpenter.
  • Rollins H, blacksmith.

RISING SUN. The county seat of Ohio county, is located on the Ohio river, 92 miles southeast of Indianapolis, and 38 below Cincinnati. This is a flourishing incorporated village of 1803 inhabitants, containing six churches—Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, Universalist, Baptist and Lutheran—good graded schools, two hotels, a national bank, two weekly newspapers—the Local and Recorder—one planing, one saw and two flour mills. The place has a bonded debt of $6,400, substantial county buildings, good business blocks, handsome residences, live, wide-awake, business and professional men, and with its rich agricultural district and cheap transportation advantages offers especially favorable inducements to manufacture or commerce. It has daily stage communication with Aurora, its nearest rail approach. Express, Adams and O. & M. Mail daily. Eliza M. Spencer, postmaster.

  • Alden Thomas E, physician.
  • Anderson & McHenry, livery.
  • Armstrong Sanford L, grocer.
  • Best Sallie Mrs, milliner.
  • Buchanan Benjamin F, Drugs, Books, Stationery, and Wall Paper.
  • Buchanan Perry, carpenter.
  • Bush & Dalrymple, produce, Ex agts.
  • Calkin Eliza Mrs, dressmaker.
  • Calkin Lois, prop Riverside House.
  • Cedar Hedge Cemetery, John H Jones prop.
  • Clark Cornelius, blacksmith.
  • Clore Wm, plow mnfr.
  • Cofield Wm R, sewing machines.
  • Coles John B, Lawyer and Mayor.
  • Colter Wm, general store.
  • Crandall & Summers, general store.
  • Davis John Q, boots and shoes.
  • Davis Rodman L, lawyer.
  • Downey Alexander C, lawyer.
  • Duncan Hezekiah L, grocer.
  • Eades James S, stoves and tinware.
  • Empire House, Lee W Scranton Proprietor. (See adv.)
  • Enoch Walter F, blacksmith.
  • Eskman John, lumber and coal.
  • Espey H S & Son, grocers and R R agents.
  • Fisher David W, shoemaker.
  • Gary Enos, furniture.
  • Gary & Son, bakers.
  • Gibson George B, hardware.
  • Gillespie Wm, physician.
  • Gould Richard H, livery.
  • Hall Matthias R, sewing machines.
  • Harris James P, carpenter.
  • Harrison Wm Rev (Methodist).
  • Harwood & Son, painters.
  • Hathaway Shadrach, shoemaker.
  • Heyn & Bro, dry goods.
  • Hibben Oliver H, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc, Millinery a specialty.
  • Hirschauer Paul, carriage and wagon-maker.
  • Hoffner Walter, locksmith.
  • Horsfall Thomas, merchant tailor.
  • James Reuben R, corn mill.
  • Jelley & Jelley, lawyers.
  • Jones John H, Real Estate and General Purchasing Agent.
  • Jones Oscar, Grocer. (See adv.)
  • Jones Richard M, justice of the peace.
  • Kenner Charles E, grocer.
  • Kittle Solomon K, boots and shoes.
  • Kurr Henry, shoemaker.
  • McAroy George, druggist.
  • Marble James W, grocer.
  • Marquett Frederick, harnessmaker.
  • Martin Francis J, harnessmaker.
  • Matson John T, physician.
  • Mayfield George T, baker.
  • Merrell & Son, blacksmiths.
  • Miller Wm W, cigars and tobaccos.
  • Miller & Son, flouring mill.
  • Moore George I, lumber.
  • Murdock John, confectioner.
  • National Bank of Rising Sun, capital $100,000, Samuel Seward pres, H S Espey vice pres, J N Perkins cash.
  • Neaman Wm H, saloon.
  • Newman Ellsworth V, grocer.
  • Olmstead H F Rev (Presbyterian).
  • Pate & Gregory, General Store.
  • Price & Hemphill, cigar mnfrs.
  • Redd Smith B, barber.
  • Riggs John, blacksmith.
  • Rising Sun Local (weekly), Daily B Hall pub.
  • Rising Sun Recorder (weekly), F J Waldo & Co, pubs.
  • Riverside House, Lois Calkin prop.
  • Rollins Richard J, barber.
  • Scholly Wm, cigar mnfr.
  • Scranton Lee W, Proprietor Empire House (See adv.)
  • Seward M J & Co, dry goods.
  • Seward Wm R & Co, grocers.
  • Smith, Ernest, wagonmaker.
  • Spencer Eliza M Mrs, postmaster.
  • Steele Richard A, furniture.
  • Stevenson Geo A, physician.
  • Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
  • Sullivan Wm H, physician.
  • Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
  • Tholke Frederick, saloon.
  • Thorn David C, druggist.
  • Toohy John, marble works.
  • Turner Daniel, sewing machines.
  • Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
  • Walton Daniel K, photographer.
  • Weaver Jacob, justice of the peace.
  • Whitlock John T jr, grocer.
  • Whitlock John T sr, undertaker.
  • Whitlock Wm H, saw mill.
  • Wilber David, insurance.
  • William John D, jeweler.
  • Williams & Meis, dry goods.
  • Zimmerman Peter, coal.

Ohio County – 1862 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
George W. Hawes’ Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1862 and 1863. Indianapolis : G. W. Hawes, 1862.

ABERDEEN
A post village of Ohio county, 10 miles south-west from Rising Sun, 90 miles southeast from Indianapolis, and 45 miles south-west from Cincinnati. Population 50.

Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.

  • Gillespie R. B., gunsmith.
  • Gould E. W., cabinet maker.
  • Gould S. A., chair maker.
  • Griswell E. T., cooper.
  • Griswell W. R., blacksmith.
  • Luther T. & I., steam flouring and grist mill.
  • Luther & Longwood, steam saw mill.
  • Mead W., cabinet maker.
  • Nettle James, cooper.
  • SISSON D. W., GENERAL MERCHANT.

BEAR BRANCH
A post office of Ohio County, on a small stream of the same name, 14 miles west from Rising Sun, 12 miles north from Vevay, and 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

COOPERSVILLE
A post office of Ohio county, near the Dearborn county line, on the Lawrenceburg and Madison State road, 7 miles west from Rising Sun, 40 miles from Cincinnati, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

HARTFORD
A post village of Ohio county, on Laughrey creek, 8 miles west from Rising Sun, and 80 miles south-east from Indianapolis. Population 114. Also a village of the same name in Vigo county. See Pimento post office.

RISING SUN
A post town and the capital of Ohio county, situated on the Ohio river, 35 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis. Population 2,000.

Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.

  • Babb & Lemmon, editors and proprietors Indiana Weekly Visitor, corner Main and Front.
  • Baxter J. S., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Berkshire William, blacksmith, Fifth, bet. Walnut and Poplar.
  • Best Mrs. S., milliner, Front, bet. Main and Second.
  • Birdzell C., meat store, Main, bet. Walnut and Market.
  • Calkin Miss L., millinery and fancy goods, Main bet. Market and Walnut.
  • CITY HOTEL, CHARLES REOHM, PROPRIETOR, FRONT, BET. MAIN AND SECOND.
  • Clark Eli, jeweler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Clore Wm., blacksmith, Walnut, bet. First and Second.
  • Cullen Wm., merchant tailor, 10 Main.
  • Cullen & Grace, druggists, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • DODD H. E. & SON, STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, MAIN, BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
  • Downey A. C., attorney at law, 10 Main.
  • Downey H. A., attorney at law, 10 Main.
  • DUNNE P. J., JEWELER, 2 MAIN.
  • Elliott Israel, blacksmith, cor. Front and Walnut.
  • English Oliver, brick mason, cor. Broad Alley and Second.
  • Enoch A. C., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Espy H. S. & H., groceries, produce, queensware, &c., corner Main and Market.
  • Fisher D., boots and shoes, 14 Main.
  • French John J. & Co., grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Front.
  • Garey Enos, cabinet maker, Market, bet. Main and Grand.
  • GAREY JOHN W., BAKER, GROCER, AND CONFECTIONER, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • Gillespie William, physician, Market, bet. Main and Second.
  • Grace J. & Son, groceries, produce, queensware, boots, shoes, &c., Market, bet. Main and Second.
  • Hall Frank, bakery, 4 Main.
  • Hall Wm. T., carpenter, cor. Main and Market.
  • Harris John, carpenter, Market, between Main and Fourth.
  • Hathaway B. J., prop’r Aurora and Lawrenceburg Telegraph Line, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • HATHAWAY & CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • Herdegen Adam, wharf boat, Levee, bet. Main and Second.
  • Hewitt J., groceries and provisions, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Horsfall Thos., tailor, cor. Main and Market.
  • Indiana Weekly Visitor, Babb & Lemmon, editors and prop’rs, corner Main and Front.
  • Jelly J. S., attorney at law, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • Jessup D. H., physician, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Jones H. J., groceries and produce, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Jones & Sill, stoves and tin ware, corner Main and Front.
  • McAVOY & BROTHER, DRUGGISTS, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • McKibben C. T., physician, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Massey Mrs. E. J., millinery, Front, bet. Main and Walnut.
  • Marble Ira T., grocery and oyster saloon, 4 Main.
  • Marquett & Mack, saddlers, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Martin Richard, saddler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Martin Richard, livery stable, Front, bet. Main and Second.
  • Merrill H., blacksmith, corner Grand and Walnut.
  • Miles W., books and stationery, 14 Main.
  • MONROE WM., GROCER, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, 6 MAIN.
  • Morgan B., hat and cap store, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Reister & Co., prop’rs foundry and iron shop, 12 Main.
  • REOHM CHARLES, PROP’R CITY HOTEL, BET. MAIN AND SECOND.
  • Rising Sun Insurance Co., S. Hathaway, president, B. J. Hathaway, secretary, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Schofield Joseph, woolen factory, corner Front and Fifth.
  • Scoggin and Wilber, grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Market.
  • Seward Samuel, dealer in lumber and coal, cor. Front and Market.
  • Smith Wm. H., carpenter, cor. Fourth and Market.
  • Snyder John H., baker and confectioner, 18 Market.
  • Steele Wm., blacksmith, Main, opp. Court House.
  • STEWART S. H., ATTORNEY AT LAW, MAIN BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
  • Sullivan W. H., physician, cor. Main and Market.
  • Summers Thomas, stoves and tin ware, cor. Main and Walnut.
  • Talbott J. W., steam flour mill, cor. Main and Front.
  • Thompson Platt, stoves and tinware, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Walker J. S., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Wells J. C., general store, cor. Main and Market.
  • Whitlock, J. T., undertaker and cabinet maker, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • Williams H. T., physician, Main, between Front and Market.
  • Works Jno. J., grocery and provision dealer, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Wright E. H., steam flour and saw mill, cor. Front and Second.
  • Wright J., barber, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Wright Nathaniel, blacksmith, cor. Second and Walnut.
  • Yonge R. S., chair maker, Main, between Market and Walnut.
  • Ziegler J. & Co., staple and fancy dry goods, Main, bet. Front and Market.

Ohio County – 1876 Indiana Atlas Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana Business Directory from:
Andreas, A. T. Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana. Chicago : Baskin, Forster and Company, 1876.

OHIO COUNTY.

RISING SUN.

  • D. T. & H. S. DOWNEY, Attorneys at Law.
  • S. M. JELLEY, Attorney at Law.
  • O. W. LEWIS, Artist.
  • R. J. ROLLINS, Barber and Hair Dresser.
  • A. H. WRIGHT, Barber and Hair Dresser.
  • H. B. STEELE, Blacksmith.
  • ALFRED MERRILL, Blacksmith, cor. Walnut and Grand sts.
  • B. L. ROLLINS, Blacksmith and Farmer.
  • H. ROLLINS, Blacksmith and Farmer.
  • J. RODRIGUEZ, Baker.
  • J. F. RIGGS, Blacksmith.
  • BENJAMIN DOLPH, Blacksmith and Farmer.
  • F. W. WERSHY, Carriage Trimmer.
  • J. B. SMITH, Cigar Maker.
  • J. R. PRICE, Cigar Maker.
  • PERRY BUCHANAN, Contractor and Builder.
  • K. H. ROBBINS, Contractor and Builder.
  • J. G. ESPEY, Coal and Lumber Dealer.
  • W. H. PECK, Clerk Wharf Boat.
  • S. W. MORGAN, Carriage Maker and Wood Worker.
  • WM. P. SINK, Drayman and Tinsmith.
  • GEORGE McAROY, Druggist.
  • E. A. IGOE, Dentist.
  • J. T. MATSON, Druggist and Physician, Main st., above Front.
  • M. F. MORSE, Engineer on Board Steamboat.
  • JAMES CLOSE, Flatboatman.
  • J. J. PATE, Farmer and Dealer in Stock.
  • W. T. LINDSAY, Groceries and Provisions.
  • J. W. GRACE, Grocer.
  • JONES SEWARD, Grocer.
  • J. R. CROUCH, Hotel, “Empire House.”
  • H. T. WILLIAMS, M. D., Lumber Mills, Proprietor City.
  • J. P. PEPPER, Merchant.
  • J. H. TALBOTT, Miller, Proprietor City Flouring Mills. Family and Fancy Flour always for sale.
  • D. W. CALVERT, Publisher Saturday News.
  • F. J. WALDO, Publisher Rising Sun Recorder.
  • A. P. WALTON, Photographer.
  • WM. H. CRAIG, Physician and Surgeon.
  • J. B. SUMMERS, Physician and Surgeon.
  • L. H. PIATT, Physician.
  • E. BLOSS, Painter, Sign and Ornamental.
  • J. S. THOMPSON, Pilot on Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
  • B. FRANK BUCHANAN, Pharmacist, Assistant with Geo. McAroy.
  • WM CLORE, Plow Manufacturer.
  • M. R. HALL, Singer Sewing Machines and Picture Frames.
  • J. W. DALRYMPLE, Produce and Coal Dealer.
  • HUGH WILLIAMS, Saw-mill.
  • C. S. WRIGHT, Traveling Agent.

HARTFORD.

  • H. K. POHLE, Blacksmith.
  • W. M. KIRKPATRICK, Contractor and Builder.
  • E. P. NILES, County Surveyor and Proprietor of Saw-mill at Conaway’s Ford.
  • POTTEBAUM & SHERER, Lumber and Flouring Mills.
  • SPIELMAN & ROSS, Merchants.
  • CHAS. YAGER. Wagon Maker.

MILTON.

  • DANIEL B. SINK, Blacksmith.
  • GEO. W. PATE, Merchant.
  • N. H. WILSON, Physician and Surgeon.
  • JAMES HUNTER, Physician and Surgeon.
  • A. F. NIESTER, Shoemaker.

HULL’S MILLS.

  • J. B. SMITH, Contractor and Builder.

MISCELLANEOUS.

  • O. P. MONROE, Blacksmith, Cass tp.
  • J. ZIMERMAN, Basket Maker and Farmer, Randolph tp.
  • A. B. WILLIAMS, Butcher and Farmer, Randolph tp.
  • J. F. LANGENKAMP, Blacksmith, Pike tp.
  • J. W. MITCHEL, Cooper, Cass tp.
  • JACOB CLARK, Carpenter, Pike tp.
  • FRED NIEMAN, Farmer and Carpenter, Randolph tp.
  • PETER ZIMMERMAN, Farmer and Grower of Willows, Randolph tp.
  • WM. CONAWAY, Farmer and Butcher, Randolph tp.
  • J. A. FRENCH, Farmer and Trader, Randolph tp.
  • FRANK LUTHER, Lumber and Saw-mill, Pike township.
  • K. B. WALSTON, Shoemaker and Farmer, Pike township.
  • E. E. LYON, Superintendent Ohio County Asylum, Randolph tp.

Ohio County – 1860 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
George W. Hawes’ Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1860 and 1861. Indianapolis: George W. Hawes, 1860.

ABERDEEN,
A post village of Ohio county, situated 10 miles south-west from Rising Sun, the capital of the county, 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis, and 45 miles south-west from Cincinnati. It contains one steam flour mill, one general store, a few trades and professions. Population 50. Post office established in 1852. D. W. Sisson, Postmaster.

  • Gillespie R. B., gunsmith.
  • Gould E. W., cabinet maker and manufacturer sash, blinds and doors.
  • Gould S. A., chair maker.
  • Griswell E. T., cooper.
  • Griswell W. R., blacksmith.
  • Luther T. & I., prop’rs steam flouring and grist mill.
  • Luther & Longwood, proprietors steam saw mill.
  • McHenry I. W., justice of the peace.
  • Mead W., cabinet maker.
  • Nettle James, cooper.
  • SISSON D. W., GENERAL MERCHANT.

BEAR BRANCH.
A post office of Ohio county, on a small stream of the same name, 14 miles west from Rising Sun, the capital of the county, 12 miles north of Vevay, and 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

HARTFORD,
A post village of Ohio county, in Union township, situated on Laughrey creek, 8 miles west from Rising Sun, and 80 miles south-east from Indianapolis. It contains a Methodist church, two general stores, one flouring and saw mill, and several trades and professions. Population 114. Post office established in 1830. BASIL L. COOPER, Postmaster.

  • Andrew M., school teacher.
  • Barnes Rev. Jas. S., Methodist pastor.
  • Berton Wm., cooper.
  • Billingsly J., resident farmer.
  • Bomaster Henry, prop’r saw mill.
  • Calhoon John C., butcher.
  • Clark Joseph, cooper.
  • Cofield Robert, auctioneer.
  • COOPER BASIL L., JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
  • Cooper D. W., daguerrean artist.
  • Cooper T. N., dealer in groceries.
  • Frick Mrs. Jane E., dress maker.
  • Gerard J. B., physician and surgeon.
  • Gerard Wm., resident farmer.
  • Gregg Richard, attorney at law.
  • Holliday C., boot and shoe maker.
  • Holliday C., hide and leather dealer.
  • Johnson Alexander, harness and saddle maker.
  • Linn Joel, resident farmer.
  • McPherson William, stone and brick mason.
  • Maryman A. Y., township trustee.
  • Prather B. R., physician and surgeon.
  • Ray John, resident farmer.
  • Steel Samuel, blacksmith.
  • Stockdale Jos., blacksmith.
  • Stump Wm., tailor.
  • Wilber A. & R., general merchants and lumber dealers.

RISING SUN,

A prominent post town, and the capital of Ohio county, handsomely situated on the Ohio river, 35 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis. It was laid out in 1810, and is a place of considerable business, containing the county buildings, one Catholic and six Protestant churches, several schools and benevolent institutions, a weekly newspaper, and numerous mercantile and manufacturing branches, including several mills, a large cotton and woolen factory, foundries, distilleries, furniture manufacturers, &c. Population 2,000.

COUNTY OFFICERS.

  • Common Pleas Judge, John J. Hayden.
  • Clerk, John R. Ross.
  • Treasurer, R. W. Jones.
  • Auditor, O. H. Miller.
  • Recorder, Wm. Elliott.
  • Sheriff, Thos. H. Gilmore.
  • Coroner, Theophilus Jones.
  • Surveyor, E. B. Hunt.
  • Commissioners, C. Marble, H. Baricklow, and H. Anderson.

Alphabetical List of Professions , Trades, Etc.

  • Babb & Lemmon, editors and proprietors Indiana Weekly Visitor, cor. Main and Front.
  • Baxter J. S., boot and shoe shop, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Berkshire William, blacksmith, Fifth, bet. Walnut and Poplar.
  • Berkshire Wm., justice of peace, Fifth.
  • Best Mrs. S., millinery and dress making, Front, bet. Main and Second.
  • Birdzell C., meat store, Main, bet. Walnut and Market.
  • Calkin Miss L, millinery and fancy goods, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • CITY HOTEL, CHARLES REOHM, PROPRIETOR, FRONT, BET. MAIN AND SECOND. (See card, p. 389.)
  • Clark Eli, watch maker and jeweler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Clore Wm., blacksmith and plow maker, Walnut, bet. First and Second.
  • Corwine Rev. J. D. H., Universalist pastor, Grand, bet. First and Second.
  • Cullen Wm., merchant tailor, 10 Main.
  • Cullen & Grace, dealers in drugs, medicines, chemicals, &c., Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • DODD H. E. & SON, STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, MAIN, BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
  • Downey A. C., attorney and counselor at law, 10 Main.
  • Downey H. A., attorney at law and notary public, 10 Main.
  • DUNNE P. J., WATCH MAKER AND DEALER IN JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE, 2 MAIN.
  • Elliott Israel, blacksmith, cor. Front and Walnut.
  • Elliott Wm., county recorder, office Court House.
  • English Oliver, stone and brick mason, cor. Broad Alley and Second.
  • Enoch A. C., boot and shoe maker, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Espy H. S. & H., dealers in groceries, produce, queensware, &c., cor. Main and Market.
  • Fisher D., boot and shoe manufacturer, 14 Main.
  • French John J. & Co., grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Front.
  • Garey Enos, cabinet maker, Market, bet. Main and Grand.
  • GAREY JOHN W., BAKER, GROCER, AND CONFECTIONER, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • Gillespie William, physician and surgeon, Market, bet. Main and Second.
  • Gilmore Thomas H., county sheriff, Main, west of Mulberry.
  • Grace J. & Son, groceries, produce, queensware, boots, shoes, &c., Market, bet. Main and Second.
  • Hall Frank, bakery, 4 Main.
  • Hall Wm. T., carpenter and builder, cor. Main and Market.
  • Harris John, carpenter and builder, Market, bet. Main and Fourth.
  • Hathaway B. J., prop’r Aurora and Lawrenceburg Telegraph Line, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • HATHAWAY & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, IRON, NAILS, QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c., &c., MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • Hayden John J., Common Pleas judge, attorney at law and insurance agent, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Herdegen Adam, prop’r wharf boat, Levee, bet. Main and Second.
  • Hewitt J., groceries and provisions, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Horsfall Thos, tailor, cor. Main and Market.
  • Indiana Weekly Visitor, Babb & Lemmon, editors and prop’rs, corner Main and Front.
  • Jelly J. S., attorney at law, Main, between Market and Walnut.
  • Jessup D. H., physician and surgeon, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Jones H. J., groceries and produce, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Jones R. W., county treasurer, cor. Main and Market.
  • Jones Theophilus, county coroner, Walnut, bet. Main and Second.
  • Jones & Sill, manufacturers stoves, copper, tin and sheet iron ware, corner Main and Front.
  • McAVOY & BROTHER, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS, &c., MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
  • McClure Institute, F. J. Gregory, librarian, R. G. Yonge, pres’t, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • McKibbin C. T., physician and surgeon, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Massey Mrs. E. J., milliner and mantua maker, Front, bet. Main and Walnut.
  • Marble Ira T., grocery and oyster saloon, 4 Main.
  • Marquett & Mack, saddle and harness makers, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Martin Richard, manufacturer of saddles, harness, collars, &c., Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Merrill H., blacksmith, corner Grand and Walnut.
  • Miles W., dealer in books and stationery, 14 Main.
  • Miller O. H., county auditor, office Court House.
  • MONROE WM., GROCER, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, 6 MAIN.
  • Moore Rev. Wm., Presbyterian Church, (O. S.,) cor. Front and High.
  • Morgan B., hat and cap store, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Reister & Co., prop’rs foundry and iron shop, 12 Main.
  • REOHM CHARLES, PROP’R CITY HOTEL, FRONT BET. MAIN AND SECOND. (See card, p. 380.)
  • Rising Sun Insurance Co., S. Hathaway, president, B. J. Hathaway, secretary, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Ross Jno. R., county clerk, office Court House.
  • Schofield Joseph, prop’r carding and spinning woolen factory, cor. Front and Fifth.
  • Scoggin & Wilber, grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Market.
  • Seward Samuel, dealer in lumber and coal, cor. Main and Market.
  • Smith Wm. H., carpenter and builder, cor. Fourth and Market.
  • Snyder John H., baker and confectioner, 18 Main.
  • Steele Wm., blacksmith, Main, opp. Court House.
  • STEWART S. H., ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC, MAIN, BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
  • Sullivan W. H., physician and surgeon, cor. Main and Market.
  • Summers Thomas, dealer in stoves, tin, copper and sheet iron ware, cor. Main and Walnut.
  • Talbott J. W., prop’r steam flouring mill, cor. Main and Front.
  • Tevis Rev. Jas., pastor, M. E. Church, Walnut, bet. Main and Second.
  • Thompson Platt, dealer in stoves, tin and sheet iron ware, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Tiers Rev. M., pastor Christian Church, Main, bet. Walnut and High.
  • ULREY J. B., SURGEON DENTIST, AT HOME ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS; IN AURORA ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY; IN LAWRENCEBURG FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
  • Ulrey Stephen, postmaster, Main, between Market and Walnut.
  • Walker J. S., manufacturer and dealer in boots, shoes, rubbers, &c., Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Wells J. C., general store, cor. Main and Market.
  • Whitlock J. T., undertaker and cabinet maker, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
  • Williams H. T., physician and surgeon, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Works Jno. J., grocery and provision dealer, Main, bet. Market and Front.
  • Wright E. H., prop’r steam flouring and saw mill, cor. Front and Second.
  • Wright J., shaving saloon, Main, between Front and Market.
  • Wright Nathaniel, blacksmith, cor. Second and Walnut.
  • Yonge R. G., president McClure Institute, Main, bet. Front and Market.
  • Yonge R. S., chair maker, Main, between Market and Walnut.
  • Zieler J. & Co., dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, Main, bet. Front and Market.