Aaron Howard (1795 - 1882) of Geneva (a.k.a. Sulphur Hill), Shelby County, Indiana
Aaron Howard, War of 1812 Veteran and Decatur County, Indiana Pioneer, earned his homestead in the Hoosier state by serving as an Ohio Militia substitute for James Jenkins
Jacob Daubenspeck (1797 - 1893) and Elizabeth (Mock) Daubenspeck (1802 - 1882) of Rush County, Indiana
Jacob Daubenspeck and his wife Elizabeth, early settlers whose lasting legacy reverberates through Rush County, Indiana today.
David Washington (1846 - ?)
Classified ads in old newspapers are always interesting. They offer glimpses into everyday life - glimpses unlike those offered by most other primary sources. What made David’s ad stand out was that employment ads aren’t often so specific.
Historic Hoosier Profiles
Indiana has a rich and varied history. That history was written not just by the state’s “notable” residents, but by the everyday Hoosiers who shaped the culture, character, and even the landscape of Indiana.