John Lindsey was born in Pennsylvania February 28, 1774, and married Elizabeth Lucas,

daughter of Robinson Lucas, but whether in Virginia or Kentucky, or after his father-in-law came

to Ohio, we have been unable to learn. He came to the territory now constituting the Township

about 1801 or 1802, and settled on land now owned by Joseph List, and with his brother Phillip,

who lived with him, cleared a small field. He and his brother shortly afterward bought a tract of

land on West Fork, he taking the farm now owned M. A. Courts and on which he lives, and

Phillip taking where Charles Elachlager lives. The title, however, not being good, they bought it

again, from Cadwallader Wallace. Upon the organization of the county of Brown, in 1818, John

Lindsey was one of the Commissioners, and at the first election after Franklin Township was

formed, was elected on the Trustees. The same year, he was also commissioned as Justice of the

Peace, which office, as well as that of Township Trustee, he held for many years. In 1824,

Franklin Township gave him seventy-nine votes for Sheriff; in 1825 it gave him ninety-one votes

for Commissioner; in 1826 for Sheriff, the vote of Franklin stood John Lindsey, seventy-four;

James Loudon, fifteen; John W. Odell, eighteen; and John Walker, three. In 1830 he was again

a candidate for sheriff the vote of Franklin standing: Jeremiah Purdum, thirty-one; Robert Allen,

four; Moses Laycock, twenty four; and John Lindsey, thirty seven. Sept 12, 1844, he deeded one

acre of land for burying ground and upon which to build West Fork Church, He died April 9,

1847, aged seventy three years- one month and twelve days, and is buried in the above name

churchyard as is also his wife. There were born to them: William, Hezekiah, James, Sarah,

Rhoda, Rachel, Emma, Mary, Dorcas and Grant. William born about 1797 or 1798 married

Elizabeth Harris, and lived on the farm now owned by William Ellis, in Scott Township, for

many years; he then went to Missouri where he was living when last heard from. Hezekiah born

December 1799, married Nancy Wells, and lived for some years on West Fork, then moved to

the farm now owned by Rev S. A. Vandyke, in Scott Township. He was the first Clerk of

Franklin Township, and held the office until 1828. He was elected County Auditor, and moved

to Georgetown, and afterward left there, but where he went is not known to the writer. James

married Mary Rich; lived in Hamersville for some years, and on the death of his father he bought

the home farm where he lived until his death of his father he bought the home farm, where he

lived until his death. Sarah married John Rich, and they lived where Frederick Elachlager now

lives, then moved to Indiana, where she died. Rachel married Enoch Smith, and they lived near

New Richmond, where she died. Emma married Joseph Smith (brother of Enoch) and they lived

at Chilo, in Clermont County, where they both died, the former in the winter of 1881-1882 and

the latter in the Spring of 1882. Mary married Warford Jordon and soon afterward, they moved

to Spencer County, Indiana, where she was living when last heard from. Dorcas went with her

sister Mary to Indiana, where she died. Grant married America Dennis and lived on his father's

farm. He and Wilson Morrow engaged in bow match on West Fork, and going in bathing while

heated he was taken sick and died a day or two afterward.

Source

"History of Brown County, Ohio" published 1883

W. H. Beers and Company

Part 4--Township Histories

Page 535-536

 

 

 

Philip Lindsey was born in Pennsylvania February 13, 1782, came to this township with his

brother John and lived with him until he was married. He married Drucilla Lucas, and settled on

the farm where Charles Elschlager now lives. His house burning down, he moved into the house

where he and his brother John first settled until he could rebuild. He lived for many years on

West Fork, and then moved to the James Prickett farm, above Arnheim where he died May 22,

1866 at 85. There were born to Philip and Drucilla: Jesse born August 6, 1805, married Amelia

Prickett in 1827, daughter of John Prickett, and bought 45 acres of land where J. L. Carberry now

lives. He cleared part of it and after some years sold and bought on West Fork, on the Arnheim

and New Hope road, where he lived until his death, June 22, 1871. Delilah married Valentine D.

Carberry, her father gave them the farm on Georgetown and Sardinia road. Elizabeth married

Simon Kratzer. After Kratzer's death, she married Lemuel Rachford. They bought property

above Arnheim where she died October 16, 1878. Preston died when about 17 years of age.

Thomas was born November 23, 1813, married Mary Pindell; Elijah married Susan Pindell,

daughter of Jacob Pindell, lived a few years on the home farm when he bought Uriah Springer

farm where he lived until his death.

Source

"History of Brown County, Ohio" published 1883

W. H. Beers and Company

Part 4--Township Histories

 

Submitted & Transcribed by Helen Peterson

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