Babb, George H. - see Eaton
Barret, Thomas - see William T. Clark

Bartling, John D., Few of the deceased residents of Monroe township are held in more grateful remembrance than the late John D. Bartling, who, for a number of years, was a well known and highly respected citizen of the county of Delaware. Mr. Bartling was a native of Ohio, born in Hamilton county, the son of William and Christina Bartling, who came to the United States from their native country, Germany, many years ago. Mr. Bartling passed the years of his youth and early manhood in his native state, and in the spring of 1864, became a resident of Delaware county, purchasing a beautiful farm in the township of Monroe, upon which the remaining days of his life were passed. He early chose agriculture for an occupation, and followed that useful calling all of his life, and such was his success, that, without any assistance in a financial sense, he succeeded in accumulating a fair share of this world's wealth, owning a farm in Marshall county, Ind. Mr. Bartling responded to the country's call for volunteers at the breaking out of the rebellion, enlisting July 8, 1861, in company E, Eighth Missouri volunteer infantry, with which he shared the vicissitudes and fortunes of war for a period of three years. During his term of service he was with his command in a number of campaigns and participated in eleven hard fought battles, in all of which his conduct was that of a brave and gallant soldier, and against his military record no breath of suspicion was ever known to have been uttered. He received an honorable discharge July, 1864, in the city of St. Louis, from which time until death his life was devoted to the peaceful pursuit of his chosen calling. Mr. Bartling was married November 16, 1869, to Mrs. Rachel Armitage, the fruits of which union were three children, namely: Effie M., wife of J. R. Stipp; Laura L. and Addie F. Mr. Bartling's death, which occurred on the 4th day of June, 1878, was felt as a great loss to the community, and he was followed to his last resting place in the Tomlinson cemetery by a large concourse of sorrowing friends and neighbors. He was a member of the I. O. O. F., a most worthy and conscientious citizen, and every laudable enterprise that had a tendency to elevate and improve the community found in him a zealous friend and earnest patron. In his immediate family he is remembered as a fond and loving husband, a kind father, and the influence of his example is the richest heritage to a grateful posterity. Mrs. Bartling's maiden name was McDonald, and she was born in Champaign county, Ohio, September 16, 1833. She now owns eighty acres of land in Monroe township, where she lives in quietude, enjoying the esteem and respect of a large circle of acquaintances and neighbors.
(Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Delaware and Randolph Counties, A. W. Bowen, publishers, 1894, pages 606-7.)

Battarel, William - see Georgeville

Brown, Absalom, is a native of Delaware county, Ind., and the eldest son of Joel and Diana (Gibson) Brown. He was born in the township of Monroe, December 18, 1841, and grew to manhood on the farm, and with the exception of the time spent in the army has ever since followed the pursuit of agriculture in the county of his nativity. He entered the service of his country December, 1863, as a member of company G, Ninth, regiment Indiana cavalry, and took part in some of the bloodiest battles of the southwestern campaign, including the first engagement of Lawrence, Tenn., Franklin (where he received a severe wound in the left side), and Nashville. Owing to disability occasioned by the wound he was for three months compelled to remain in the hospital, and on the 4th of July, 1865, was honorably discharged from the service. From the effects of disability received while in the army Mr. Brown has never entirely recovered and he is now remembered by a grateful country with a pension amounting to $12 per month. After his discharge, Mr. Brown returned to Delaware county and resumed his chosen calling, and is now one of the well known and successful agriculturists of Monroe township. He is a highly respected citizen and belongs to that large and influential class who in a quiet way do much for the moral well being of the community. Mr. Brown was married January 24, 1871, to Rebecca Grim, daughter of Nicholas and Susanna (Jones) Grim, who has borne him the following children: Caroline, wife of Arch Brown: Samuel, Benjamin, David, John and Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Brown are members respectively of the Methodist church and the Society of Friends. In March, 1893, Mr. Brown removed from Monroe township to a farm in Centre township, and now is living on the John McConnell place. (My note: Absalom and Rebecca Grim were married 30 Jan 1866 in Henry County, Indiana. They did not have children. The children listed above are children of Nicholas and Susanna Grim.)
(Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Delaware and Randolph Counties, A. W. Bowen, publishers, 1894, page 607.)

Brown, William - see Thornburgh