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Ralph Lee Hopp


	Henry Thomas Hopp
	birt: 17 MAY 1889 deat: 20 APR 1973 marr:
Ralph Lee Hopp
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			William Anderson Neel
			birt: deat: 21 JAN 1877 marr:
		William Jasper Neel
		birt: 3 JUL 1869 deat: 8 MAY 1946 marr:
			Samantha Jane Townsend
			birt: 4 MAY 1850 deat: 11 NOV 1927 marr: marr:
	Margaret Violet Neel
	birt: 22 MAY 1893 deat: 17 APR 1983 marr:
		Clara Emma Hahn
		birt: 16 SEP 1874 deat: 2 SEP 1972 marr:

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Marie Lenotta Hop


	Henry Thomas Hopp
	birt: 17 MAY 1889 deat: 20 APR 1973 marr:
Marie Lenotta Hop
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			William Anderson Neel
			birt: deat: 21 JAN 1877 marr:
		William Jasper Neel
		birt: 3 JUL 1869 deat: 8 MAY 1946 marr:
			Samantha Jane Townsend
			birt: 4 MAY 1850 deat: 11 NOV 1927 marr: marr:
	Margaret Violet Neel
	birt: 22 MAY 1893 deat: 17 APR 1983 marr:
		Clara Emma Hahn
		birt: 16 SEP 1874 deat: 2 SEP 1972 marr:

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Lucy Ann Townsend

Gilbert Gadbury birt: deat: < Lucy Ann Gadbury birt: 1851 deat: James G. Gadbury birt: 1854 deat: Joseph Gadbury birt: 1855 deat: Henry Townsend Gadbury birt: 1858 deat: < Lydia Gadbury birt: 1859 deat:
				Charles Townsend
				birt: deat: marr:
			Eber Townsend
			birt: 1760 plac: Long Island, New York deat: 17 JUL 1822 plac: Steuben Co., New York marr:
				____ Cole
				birt: deat: marr:
		Gilbert Townsend
		birt: 1780 plac: Sussex Co., New Jersey deat: 7 OCT 1861 plac: Hartford City, Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey
				Gilbert Drew
				birt: deat:
			Elizabeth Drew
			birt: deat: marr:
	Lucy Ann Townsend
	birt: 1818 deat: Allen K. Gadbury marr: 10 OCT 1842 birt: 1820 deat:
			John Saxon
			birt: deat: marr:
		Mary Saxon
		birt: 1786 plac: New Jersey deat: 29 DEC 1870 plac: Blackford Co., Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey

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Mary Townsend

James Foy birt: deat: Clem Foy birt: deat: Sarah Foy birt: deat: Cynthia Foy birt: deat:
				Charles Townsend
				birt: deat: marr:
			Eber Townsend
			birt: 1760 plac: Long Island, New York deat: 17 JUL 1822 plac: Steuben Co., New York marr:
				____ Cole
				birt: deat: marr:
		Gilbert Townsend
		birt: 1780 plac: Sussex Co., New Jersey deat: 7 OCT 1861 plac: Hartford City, Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey
				Gilbert Drew
				birt: deat:
			Elizabeth Drew
			birt: deat: marr:
	Mary Townsend
	birt: 1833 deat: MAY 1881 plac: Blackford Co., Indiana Fantleroy L. Foy marr: birt: deat:
			John Saxon
			birt: deat: marr:
		Mary Saxon
		birt: 1786 plac: New Jersey deat: 29 DEC 1870 plac: Blackford Co., Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey

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James S. Townsend

< Lydia Ann Townsend birt: 1848 deat: marr: 4 FEB 1883 < Susanna Townsend birt: 1857 deat: 1887 marr: 17 AUG 1882 Absolom Townsend birt: 9 SEP 1841 deat: 21 OCT 1921 < Mary Townsend birt: 8 NOV 1852 deat: marr: 16 MAR 1871 < Jay L. Townsend birt: 4 MAY 1854 deat: 7 APR 1878 < Gim Townsend birt: 7 JUL 1863 deat: marr: Cynthia Townsend birt: 28 JUN 1865 deat: 6 SEP 1866
				Charles Townsend
				birt: deat: marr:
			Eber Townsend
			birt: 1760 plac: Long Island, New York deat: 17 JUL 1822 plac: Steuben Co., New York marr:
				____ Cole
				birt: deat: marr:
		Gilbert Townsend
		birt: 1780 plac: Sussex Co., New Jersey deat: 7 OCT 1861 plac: Hartford City, Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey
				Gilbert Drew
				birt: deat:
			Elizabeth Drew
			birt: deat: marr:
	James S. Townsend
	birt: 9 MAY 1822 plac: Steuben Co., New York deat: 23 SEP 1908 Elizabeth Hedge marr: birt: deat: Mary Leffler marr: 23 SEP 1847 birt: FEB 1827 deat: 5 SEP 1857
			John Saxon
			birt: deat: marr:
		Mary Saxon
		birt: 1786 plac: New Jersey deat: 29 DEC 1870 plac: Blackford Co., Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey

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He was about 16 at the emigration. Was, with his brother, Alva the main dependence on making the farm, the greater part of the labor improvement, devolving upon them. They worked in close relationship for 16 years, remaining on the old place at the request of their parents, who showed much preference in desiring to live with them. His father, to insure for being cared for by James, had deeded him the land and passed the remainder of his life with him. James has since made additional purchases and has given quite a farm to his son, yet his home place contains 140 acres practically all of it being in an excellent state of cultivation. He has most assuredly done one man's share in the clearing from this wilderness this section of the state having himself cleared about four hundred acres. His own farm was in primitive condition, covered with ponds which required ditching before it was suitable for the production of even average crops. Ever an advocate of every movement that would enhance the value of the land, he early began the laving of tile, having his own farm thoroughly intersected with a great number of rods of it. Nearly one-half of the entire acreage has in this scientific manner been reclaimed from what was nearly a valueless condition to what it now is, without doubt the most productive part of the farm. This low and formerly wet land has now become by far the most valuable where only wild fowl and animals formerly roamed, now growing luxuriant crops of a the grains and grasses usually found in the state. He was one of those men who have stood for advancement, and some sixteen years ago began the systematic improvement of his stock by the introduction of Hereford cattle, which, having materially bettered the stock of the neighborhood, has led him to make more definite and elaborate arrangements for their accommodation. He has just completed a stock barn that makes his facilities for handling stock to advantage most complete. He is already widely known as a stockman, his efforts at the growing handling of fine grades of horses having given him a creditable record. Upon the whole the Townsend farm is one of the best managed and best arranged. Every feature of its improvement being made with the skill and adaptability , that betokens the master mind. Here, after an honorable and creditable career, covering a development of this part of the state, in the making of which he has been no unimportant factor, its venerable proprietor lives in the enjoyment of well earned ease and comfort, in which to pass the declining years of life. In the Youthful period of life Mr. Townsend was most outspoken in his advocacy of the principles of the Democratic party, with which he remained until the memorable and historic campaign of 1872, when he found the idea of supporting Horace Greeley a severe a test of party allegiance, preferring to withdraw from active participation in public matters. However, the great ideas that have grown into prominence in these later years have been of too much importance for a man whose every interest is directly affected to stand aloof and Mr. Townsend, whose natural inclination is to have a hand in the fray, whatever the issue, became pronounced in favor of those principles as expressed in the platform of the Democratic party, and threw his weight and influence in the balance, feeling that a change in the policy of the government is an imperative necessity. While the fame of Mr. Townsend as a farmer, stockman and citizen of repute and character is secure, without doubt he is more widely and favorably known from the prominent and pronounced part he has ever taken to improve the moral tone and Christian spirit of the community. Recognizing from the days of boyhood the absolute necessity of the Great Creator, he early gave indication of a devout and meditative spirit, and as maturity opened the way began to devotemany hours to the reflections that are out of his observances. Earnest study of the bible, to the extent that he knew it thoroughly led him finally to identify himself with the Independent Church of Jesus Christ. which teaches what the Great Master and his disciples taught of the final holiness and happiness of all mankind. For thirty-five years he has earnestly tried to preach the gospel his own growth in the faith emphasizing and confirming his belief in the universality. of the salvation of humanity. He is recognized as a free minister, his services being in frequent demand in the various churches regardless of the particular doctrine. He has constantly refused compensation for his services and has been known to refuse to return where a donat was urged upon him. Probably no minister has been more in demand to preach the funeral sermons of the departed, his own belief enabling him to extend Consolation to many a saddened heart deeply imbued with the truth of what he preaches. He has ever stood prepared to defend the ideas. His well-knowing ability. as a debater being called into requisition in meeting in public debate many of the recognized controversialists of the various denominations. His own views of universal salvation came to him long before he had listened to a preaching of the doctrine and later reading only contributed to the accuracy of his views. His universal consideration of his opponents has, in many instances, led him to a reception and embra of his doctrines. Many of his warmest friends are in the clergy of other churches, and by them he is constantly invited to conduct services in their sanctuaries. Not content with early convictions, he has kept abreast of the times and with the higher criticism, which only more and more confirms the truth of Universalism. Personal experience, wherein the touch of angel hand and the whispering of angel voices bearing to his own consciousness a message, has led him to recognize the truth of the closeness of the proximity of the departed and to feel that the accepted doctrines of spiritualism but accord to the teaching of the Master of all. Many incidents of the pioneer days are vividly recalled by our friend, one of which at least we will recount. In March, 1839, when but a short time in the county while in search of his cow he became lost and decided to remain in the woods all night seeking a moss tussock for a rest. Scarcely had he become reconciled to the situation when howls told him of the presence of wolves. He had but time to climb a friendly tree till it seemed as if there were thousands of the brutes beneath him. Not having a coat, he was about to freeze when by lusty hallooing, he, as good luck would have it, attracted the attention of John Bush. who just happened to be at his cabin, and in a short time he was released from his perilous position. The woods full of wild hogs and many is the time he has had to seek safety in a tree to escape their rushes. An Indian village of the Godfrey tribe was near and he became on excellent terms with both the boys and the maidens. At the burial of the old chief, Shab-on-do-sha, at the Jalapa village, he danced all day with the Indian girls, and to this day he many friends among the red men, many of whose traits are admirable. --The Biographical Record of Blackford County, Indiana, 1900. ========================================= ONE OF THE PIONEERS J. S. Townsend of Upland Who Settled in Blackford County 57 Years Ago J. S. Townsend of Upland, who called at this office today to renew his subscription, is one of the Blackford county pioneers. He came here 57 years ago when there were not more than a dozen families in this section; there were but four or five families within ten miles of the farm upon which he located. He helped clean the brush away for Blackford county's first courthouse and subscribed $100 to help pay for it. Mr. Townsend is 75 years old, has chewed and smoked tobacco since he was 7 years old, and expects to live until he is at least 100 years old. "Tobacco won't hurt anybody, nor whiskey either," said Mr. Townsend, although he has been a prohibitionist for thirty years. He meant whisky used in moderation. The fact that he has been so long a prohibitionist is proof that he recognized _____ the difficulty with most whiskey drinkers is to use it in moderation. "We used to have whiskey in the early days," said the pioneer. "Why, when I first come to this country my doctor bill was from $100 to $300 a year. One day Dr. Stewart, our family doctor said: "If you'll do what I tell you to I'll doctor you next year for $10." "All right." says I. "Buy a barrel of whiskey," says he. "I bought a barrel of whiskey and after that I and my family took regular nips. I had no more doctor bills to pay." "How long would a barrel of whiskey last? About six weeks or two months. You see after I got the first barrel my neighbors soon found out where I lived. The men folks would come long distances to get a drink of water from my well. They would go into my smokehouse, where the whiskey barrel was, to look at my meat. I always found money there after they left." "A barrel of Kentucky whiskey cost me, laid down in Hartford City, $16. When it was all gone I found that I had $35. Everybody used it for medicine and it was profitable for me." Mr. Townsend explains that he became a prohibitionist during the war when whiskey got to vile to drink. He hasn't much use for latter day whiskey, but he still believes that it is good medicine. There seems no reason to doubt Mr. Townsend assertion that he will live to be 100 years old. He is hale and straight and his eye undimmed by years. -Hartford City newspaper, April 13, 1898 ==============

Allen K. Gadbury

Gilbert Gadbury birt: deat: < Lucy Ann Gadbury birt: 1851 deat: James G. Gadbury birt: 1854 deat: Joseph Gadbury birt: 1855 deat: Henry Townsend Gadbury birt: 1858 deat: < Lydia Gadbury birt: 1859 deat:
			Allen K. Gadbury
			birt: 1820 deat: Lucy Ann Townsend marr: 10 OCT 1842 birt: 1818 deat:

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James G. Gadbury


	Allen K. Gadbury
	birt: 1820 deat: marr: 10 OCT 1842
James G. Gadbury
birt: 1854 deat:
			Eber Townsend
			birt: 1760 plac: Long Island, New York deat: 17 JUL 1822 plac: Steuben Co., New York marr:
		Gilbert Townsend
		birt: 1780 plac: Sussex Co., New Jersey deat: 7 OCT 1861 plac: Hartford City, Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey
			Elizabeth Drew
			birt: deat: marr:
	Lucy Ann Townsend
	birt: 1818 deat: marr: 10 OCT 1842
			John Saxon
			birt: deat: marr:
		Mary Saxon
		birt: 1786 plac: New Jersey deat: 29 DEC 1870 plac: Blackford Co., Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey

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Henry Townsend Gadbury


	Allen K. Gadbury
	birt: 1820 deat: marr: 10 OCT 1842
Henry Townsend Gadbury
birt: 1858 deat:
			Eber Townsend
			birt: 1760 plac: Long Island, New York deat: 17 JUL 1822 plac: Steuben Co., New York marr:
		Gilbert Townsend
		birt: 1780 plac: Sussex Co., New Jersey deat: 7 OCT 1861 plac: Hartford City, Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey
			Elizabeth Drew
			birt: deat: marr:
	Lucy Ann Townsend
	birt: 1818 deat: marr: 10 OCT 1842
			John Saxon
			birt: deat: marr:
		Mary Saxon
		birt: 1786 plac: New Jersey deat: 29 DEC 1870 plac: Blackford Co., Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey

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Lucy Ann Gadbury

Henry Boots birt: deat: James Boots birt: deat:
		Allen K. Gadbury
		birt: 1820 deat: marr: 10 OCT 1842
	Lucy Ann Gadbury
	birt: 1851 deat: Israel Boots marr: birt: deat:
				Eber Townsend
				birt: 1760 plac: Long Island, New York deat: 17 JUL 1822 plac: Steuben Co., New York marr:
			Gilbert Townsend
			birt: 1780 plac: Sussex Co., New Jersey deat: 7 OCT 1861 plac: Hartford City, Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey
				Elizabeth Drew
				birt: deat: marr:
		Lucy Ann Townsend
		birt: 1818 deat: marr: 10 OCT 1842
				John Saxon
				birt: deat: marr:
			Mary Saxon
			birt: 1786 plac: New Jersey deat: 29 DEC 1870 plac: Blackford Co., Indiana marr: 1807 plac: New Jersey

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Israel Boots

Henry Boots birt: deat: James Boots birt: deat:
			Israel Boots
			birt: deat: Lucy Ann Gadbury marr: birt: 1851 deat:

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