WINGET HARRAMAN

    The subject of this sketch, a prominent agriculturist of Jackson Township, was born April 3, 1846, in Marion County, Ohio.  He was a son of David and Nancy Harraman.  When twelve years of age, with his father he came to Jackson Township, this county.  In his youth he had the opportunities of receiving but a meager education.  He participated in the battles of Red River, Little Rock, the siege of Vicksburg and other engagements in the war of the Rebellion, with the Fortieth Iowa Volunteer Infantry and received an honorable discharge from the service.  In November 1867, he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Martha J. Baldwin, daughter of Henry Baldwin (deceased) and Edith Baldwin.  To them have been born six children, of whom five are still living -William ff., John Olin F., Clarenie L., Florenie A., Carrie A., and Jesse (deceased).  Mr. Harraman has been remarkably successful in, business ; he is a member of the I. O. O. F. society, and the owner of 498 acres of land.