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Madison County Indiana Busby Information
ISAAC BUSBY M JANE TUCKER
Thomas William Jane Prudence Isaac, Jr. Mary John
M M M M M M M
Isabelle Mary Henry Joseph Sarah Addison Phoebe
Gwinn Morrow Perry Ellison Willetts Ellison Bogus
Lucy Jane Miriam Andrew Eliz. Mary Frances Samuel E.
M M M M M M
Chas. John Catherine Thos . Thos. 1. Clarissa
Fisher Sloan Anderson Stanley Alexander Willetts
2. Elizabeth
Fulwider
Thomas and Isabelle Busby (cont'd. - their children)
Sarah Isaac Susan Margaret John William
M M M M M
James Sarah Stephen Samuel 1. Ann Died in youth
Ford Conrad Thomas Viney Haseltine
Dobbins
2. Elmira
Riggs
This family came to Madison County from Virginia in an early day, about 1825. The older set consisted of John, Thomas, and Isaac. John lived for many years on the farm now owned by Joel Garretson in the southern part of Fall Creek Township, near Lick Creek. He was regarded as a very excellent man; was large and fine looking, and took great interest in training, when he was in his zenith. He removed west several years ago, highly esteemed by all who became acquainted with him here in this county. I believe he is still living. Thomas located in Stoney Creek Township in 1836, where he had great influence and served a term of years as Justice of the Peace. He was an active member of the M. E. Church and assisted greatly in building up that society in Stoney Creek Township. His influence was always on the side of morality and temperance. He was born in Virginia in 1791 and died in 1865, and is buried near Fishersburg. He lived to see the slave go free, and like a shock of corn fully ripe, he was gathered to his Father. He is the father of Samuel Busby, who lives east of Fishersburg, where he owns a fine farm. Samuel is also a member of the M. E. Church and is regarded as a very worthy man. Isaac, Jr. located three and one half miles east of Pendleton on what is now known as the Pendleton and New Castle Pike, where he lived for a period of thirty-five years, and where to a great extent he developed the native forest into one of the finest farms in Fall Creek Township. I first became acquainted with Mr. B in 1855. He was one of those men the more you know of whom the better you like them. He was an excellent fireside companion and well posted on the Scriptures and political matters. In faith he was a Universalist, believing in the salvation of all Mankind. Indeed, this seemed to be his theme. It is said that every man has his hobby, and I may say of this man that salvation was his. Mr. B was a Whig till the party ceased to exist, after which he acted with the Republican party. He took a lively interest in the late war and his best wishes were with the boys in blue.
He, like his brother, Thomas, lived to see the war close, and peace once more smile before he laid down to his last slumber. He is the father of Silas Busby, who lives just south of Hamilton in Jackson Township; also, of Mrs. Joshua Fussell, a very estimable lady, who lives in the southern part of Fall Creek Township; of Mrs. Frank Darlington of Fall Creek; and of Mrs. John Wilson of Monroe Township. Isaac died in April, 1874, aged seventy-four. His funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed in the southern part of the country. He is buried on the farm originally>owned by him, in the Busby Cemetery. Mr. B. was a large man, full six feet high, bent with age, thin visage small piercing gray eyes, high forehead and florid complexion. "
Source: History of Madison County" -- Hardin PP 217-218 1822-1874
"Thomas M. Busby, the son of Silas and Elizabeth (McCallister) Busby was born in Madison County, Indiana, December 1, 1843. The parents were both of English descent, the father being born in 1821 in Indiana. The mother in Virginia in 1820. The mother came to Indiana
when a girl where she married in 1841. To this union were born five children; Thomas, John, Isaac Vinton, Hester, Elizabeth, all of whom are now living. Mr. Busby, the subject of this sketch was raised on his father's farm in Madison County. He received a good education for that day of log schoolhouses and puncheon floor. On the 11th day of December 1864 Mr. Busby was married to Eliza Ellen Morris, the daughter of Ephriam and Mary (McCallister) Morris, the former of Scotch and the mother of Irish descent. The father dying in 1844. Mr. Busby is a member of the I. O. O. F. They began life in Madison County, Indiana and in 1874 moved on the farm on which he now lives, Section 13. To this marriage were born the following children; Augustus B. September 23, 1865; Silas B. September 15, 1870; Hester B. October 8, 1881. All of whom are living. Beginning life a poor boy, at the age of 21, he worked hard and gained a fine farm of 108 acres well improved in Section 13. As his early life was spent on a farm, he adopted it as a profession and is now an industrious enterprising farmer and number one citizen. "
Source: Taken from Miami County, Indiana 1887, page 641, Washington, D. C . Copied by Garnet Busby Reck, 1509 N. Gilbert Street, Danville, Illinois on February 18, 1963
John Busby received a grant of land of 194 acres in Virginia in 1669, who was the Great Grandfather of John Busby (who founded the first school in Madison County, Indiana). Captain Thomas Busby, May 10, 1667, patentee for a patent or grant of 1170 acres; part of it in Surrey County and part in Chas. City County, Virginia, on both sides of the southern branch of Upper Chip Oakes Creek; this grant endorsed by John Wise, Joseph Busby, William Busby, Benjamin Gwinn and George H. Lee. "Get off my back Fulton" the Captain said when fording a river on horses and the Captain's horse floundered during a battle. In the Revolution he was a private in the Virginian troops. (Captain Fulton) 1745 - 1839 94 years.
SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES
Isaac Busby, Sr. was born in one of the Carolinas. The 1790 Census on page 120 shows:
Isaac Busby as 1 Head of family 16 yrs and over
John Busby as 1 Head of family 16 yrs and over.
Isaac Busby, Sr. married Jane Tucker and they moved to Monroe County, West Virginia in 1832. Isaac Busby came to Wayne County, Indiana, with his sons after the death of his wife. Jane Tucker Busby was buried at Muddy Creek, Monroe County, West Virginia. We have not been able to locate this, but we assume in a church burial ground.
Later, after moving to Wayne County, Indiana, with his sons, Thomas and Isaac, Jr., they moved to Fall Creek Township where Isaac owned a farm of 160 acres. A son, William, moved to Missouri and John went to Illinois in 1850. Isaac Busby, Sr. was a millwright in the Carolina's. He left two sisters in the Carolina's, one married a man by the name of Hull.
I. Isaac Busby, Sr. Born - November 10, 1759 Died - August 30, 1843 Buried - Busby
Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana Church - Methodist and later Universalist Married -
Jane Tucker ca. 1802 at Muddy Creek, West Virginia.
Children:
1. Thomas Busby, born 1789, died 1865, buried at Woodward
Cemetery, Lapel, Indiana, married Isabelle Gwinn, born
1793, died October 18, 1852, buried at Woodward Cemetery,
Lapel, Indiana, on March 3, 1812 at Greenbrier, West
Virginia.
2. William Busby married Mary Morrow on March 5, 1812 at
Mecklinburg County, North Carolina.
3. Jane, buried on Busby Farm in Madison County, Indiana,
married Henry Perry. Henry later moved to Iowa.
4. Prudence, married Jos. Ellison in Virginia.
5. Isaac, Jr., born March 10, 1796, died April 21, 1874,
buried at Busby Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana, married
Sarah Willets, born March 12, 1798, died December 15,
1865, buried at Busby Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana,
on October 14, 1819.
6. Mary, married Addison Ellison.
7. John, married Phoebe Bogus.
The following is from "History of Madison County, Indiana" by Hardin, pp 742 and 743:
Isaac Busby was born in the State of Virginia on the 10th of March, 1796. He came to Wayne County, Indiana, in 1818, and was married to 'Sallie' Willetts, October 14, 1819. He made his residence in Wayne County until 1825, when he came to Fall Creek Township, where he entered a fine tract of land, which was afterwards known as the Swain farm. One circumstance in connection with the entering of this land from the Government is spoken of by a writer on this subject. Martin Fever, who had also come from Wayne County, had bought the land owned by S. A. Rogers and Charles Rogers. This was a tract that had been occupied by Brazelton Noland, who had 'squatted' there without purchasing the same from the Government, trusting to luck for the means with which to pay for it in the future.
Mr. Fever on his return to Wayne County was full of admiration for the Noland land and particularly for a remarkable spring which burst from the ground before the house. Isaac Busby went to Indianapolis and entered this land at the Government land office. Mr.Noland was anxious to go to law about the matter, but he and Mr. Busby made an amicable settlement, and Noland took his household goods and went to Union township, where he lived for many years.
Mr. Busby was deficient in education, but the goodness of his heart made up for all shortcomings in that direction. A very promising family grew up around him, and his respected wife, 'Aunt Sallie, ' was beloved by everyone who knew her. He often expressed his feelings in regard to his lack of education, saying that it was his hope, if opportunity offered, to give his children a good education. He was true to that purpose. If Fall Creek Township has deserved well of her faithfulness to education and to all that the term implies, the honor thereof belongs preeminently to three men, Isaac Busby, John J. Lewis and Neal Hardy. They gave a tone to public thought that caused an impetus to the proper training of the young in the community, of which they were the leading spirits, which is felt to this day and which will be manifest through an indefinite future.
Mr. Busby was a devoted follower of the political banner of Henry Clay from early youth, and continued to be an ardent Whig until the organization of the Republican party. He naturally hated slavery and the Democratic party. It was therefore impossible for him to be anything else but a Republican, and so he remained through all the long years of the momentous struggle which closed with the recognized equality of all men before the law. Several years before his death he sold his farm and retired from business and spent the evening of his days in well-earned repose. He died on the 12th day of April, 1874, and sleeps in the cemetery which overlooks the lovely country which was once the scene of his labors and joys.
ISAAC BUSBY, JR. (brother of Thomas) Born - March 10, 1796 at Monroe County, West Virginia Died - April 12, 1874 at Madison County, Indiana >Burial - Busby Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana Baptized - Methodist, later Universalist Married - October 14, 1819 at Wayne County, Indiana Parents: Isaac Busby, Sr. and Jane Tucker. Married SARAH WILLETS Born - March 12, 1798 at Ohio Died - December 13, 1865 at Madison County, Indiana Burial - Busby Cemetery, Pendleton, Indiana Parents: Jesse Willets of Wayne County, Indiana
Children of ISAAC BUSBY, JR. and SARAH WILLETS
Mary, born July 29, 1820, married ------ Rambo. Silas, born December 13, 1822 at Wayne County, Indiana, married Elizabeth Ann McCallister on February 23, 1843. Susannah, born April 30, 1825 at Wayne County, Indiana, married ------ Wilson. Eliza, born April 20, 1827 at Wayne County, Indiana, married Jonathan Jones. Margaret, born July 16, 1829, married ------ Wilson. Jesse, born October 31, 1831, died February 22, 1848. Jane, born September 17, 1833, married Joshua Fussell. Elizabeth, born April 20, 1836, died May 13, 1904, married 1st - Jos. Dunwoodie, married 2nd - Frank Darlington. Thomas, born December 24, 1838, died August 29, 1840. Sarah Matilda, born February 13, 1845, died at 5 years, October 15, 1850. Foster son of William, died December 19, 1836. John W., born 1829, died February 21, 1843.Above information from Rita Lukens Rogers, Pendleton, Indiana. The following is from "Commemorative Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Indianapolis and Vicinity", J. H. Beers & Co. 1908, pp. 262-264:
SILAS BUSBY
Silas Busby, one of the few remaining pioneers of Jackson Township, Madison County, Indiana, where he is a respected citizen and retired farmer, was born December 13, 1822, in Wayne County, Indiana, son of Isaac and Sarah (Willets) Busby
Isaac Busby was a son of Isaac and Prudence (Tucker) Busby,and was a descendant of the Scotch-Irish family of Busby, which early settled in Virginia. Isaac Busby, grandfather of Silas Busby, was born November 10, 1759, probably in Monroe County, Virginia, where it is known he was later engaged in agricultural pursuits, and from which section he came to Wayne County, Indiana, with his son Isaac, being at the time an old man. He had reared a family of seven children in Virginia, as follows: Thomas; William, who moved to Missouri many years ago; Isaac; John, who settled in Iowa; Jane, who married Henry Perry, and settled on Lick Creek in Madison County, Indiana, where she died, and he later removed with his family to Iowa; Prudence, who married in Virginia, Joseph Elliston, and they settled in Stony Creek Township, near Lapel, as pioneers, and there reared a family; Mary, who married in Virginia Addison Elliston, and they settled near Lick Creek. The death of Isaac Busby, the grandfather, took place at the home of his son, Isaac, in Madison County, August 30, 1843. In early life he had united with the Methodist Church, but in later years became a Universalist.
Isaac Busby, son of Isaac, was born March 10, 1796, in Monroe County, Virginia, and it is believed that he came on horseback to Indiana, as it is known he once returned to Monroe County in that way. On October 14, 1819, he was married in Wayne County, Indiana, to Sarah Willets, a native of Ohio, daughter of Jesse Willets, a pioneer of Wayne County, Indiana. Later the Willets family removed to Illinois and the father died in Mercer County, that State. His children as remembered by Silas were: Silas, William, Dudley, Eli, Sarah and Matilda.
Isaac Busby rented land in Wayne County, Indiana, but in 1822 he came to Madison County and entered 240 acres of land in the woods, three miles east of Pendleton. After making a small clearing he returned to Wayne County, where he continued to live until December, 1825, when he moved to his land, built on it a log cabin with a stick chimney, and started upon its improvement. Through hard work he cleared up a goodly homestead, later built a commodious house, and became a substantial farmer.
To Isaac and Sarah (Willets) Busby were born the following children, this record having been taken from the family Bible, which is now in the possession of Silas Busby: (1) Mary, born in Wayne County, Indiana, July 29, 1820, married (first) a Mr. Richmond, who died leaving no children; she married (second) George Rambo, and they settled in Hamilton County, Indiana, and are survived by one son, Edward. The mother died March 22, 1880. (2) Silas is mentioned below. (3) Susannah, born in Wayne County, Indiana, April 30, 1825, married John Wilson, and they settled on Pike Creek, east of Alexandria, where they reared a family; she is still living. (4) Eliza (as were the rest of the children) was born in Madison County, April 27, 1827. She married Jonathan Jones, and they settled in Madison County, Indiana, where she died December 3, 1872. They were survived by descendants in that region. (5) Margaret, born July 16, 1829, married James Wilson, settled on Pike Creek, where they reared a family and still live on their original homestead. (6) Jesse, born October 3, 1831, died February 22, 1848. (7) Jane, born September 17, 1833, married Joshua Fusell, and they still reside in Markleville, where they reared a family. (8) Elizabeth, born April 28, 1836, married (first) Joseph Dunwoody and (second) Frank Darlington. She settled on Lick Creek where she reared a family of four children, three by her first marriage and one by the second. She died May 14, 1904. (9) Thomas, born December 24, 1838, died September 29, 1860. (10) Matilda, born February 13, 1834, died at the age of five years, October 15, 1850. The mother of these children passed away December 15, 1865, in Madison County, Indiana. At the time of his death Isaac Busby owned 320 acres of excellent land, and had assisted all of his children to start in life. He as an Universalist in religious faith, and an honorable man in every relation of life. He was one of the original Republicans, voting for John C. Fremont, and later for Abraham Lincoln. His death occurred April 21, 1874, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Darlington.
Silas Busby was about three years old when his parents moved to Madison County, Indiana. He was reared among pioneer surroundings, his home and school house both being log cabins. His school attendance covered about three months in the winters, the rest of the year being filled with work, assisting in clearing the farm and putting it under cultivation. He was ambitious and took every opportunity to improve himself, and although he had so few advantages he learned to write a plain hand, worked through Pike's Arithmetic, and read every thing which came in his way, books being rare at that time. He has always been a close student of the Bible, and during the past year has almost read it through for the second time.
When a little over twenty years of age, February 23, 1843, Mr.Busby was married in Fall Creek Township, to Elizabeth A. McAllister, born in Mercer County, Virginia (now West Virginia), daughter of John and Hester (McGrady) McAllister, of Scotch-Irish descent. John McAllister removed to Madison County, Indiana, in 1833, making the journey with oxen and settling on Lick Creek. Here he entered 160 acres of land in the woods which he cleared up into a fine farm. In advanced life he retired from the farm and bought a residence property in Anderson, where he resided until his death at the age of sixty-five years. His wife died March 21, 1887. John McAllister was a prominent man in his day in Madison County and was one of the early commissioners. In politics he was a Democrat. With his family he belonged to the Missionary Baptist Church. His children were: Elizabeth Ann, Mary, Susan, Thomas, James, Frances, John, Augustus, Hester and Benjamin.
After marriage the Busbys lived on the Busby farm for five years, Silas having an interest in the same. In 1846 he bought his present farm, then in two tracts, consisting of 155 acres, about thirty acres of which was cleared. For this he paid $900. In March, 1847, he took possession of it, and the family lived in a split-log house, the remains of which are still standing It is the most remarkable log house in all this section, being made of heavy split logs more than three inches thick, from an immense yellow poplar. It was built by the original settler, a Mr. Barrett. The remaining planks are still as sound as when originally split, more than sixty years ago. It was a small structure of one room, with a loft, had a brick chimney and a fire-place. Mr. Busby lived in this house for thirteen years, and all of his children except two were born in this place. Later he cleared up his farm and built a substantial barn, and in 1860 he erected his present comfortable residence. Through industry and thrift he added to his farm until he had 200 acres of land, which is generally considered the best in this locality.
The children of Silas Busby and wife were:
(1) Thomas M., born December 1, 1843, is a farmer in Miami County, Indiana; he married
December 11, 1864, Eliza Ellen Morris, and had children: Augustus, Silas and Hester (who married Benjamin White, now deceased, and she died October 30, 1905, at Anderson, leaving no children). (2) Hester A. was born May 28, 1846. (3) Susan Ann, born July 31, 1850, died in infancy. (4) Elizabeth O., born January 10, 1854, married February 13,
1873, Samuel M. Hanger, formerly a farmer, but now engaged in the grocery business at Anderson. Their children were: Ohmer W., Ward (deceased), Grace, Ethel, Bessie and Irving. (5) John M., born January 13, 1858, married Emma Laura Brown, and they reside on the old homestead. Their children are: Lena May, born December 15, 1883; Charles Elgar,
June 6, 1885; Alonzo Grattan, November 15, 1887; Blanche Anna, September 30, 1889; Edith, April 17, 1892; Ernest, July 22, 1894; Frederick, October 21, 1896; Lloyd, July 4, 1899; and Arthur, September 9, 1902. (6) Isaac Vinton Busby, born February 6, 1860, now superintendent of the schools of Lapel, was educated in the Indiana State University at Bloomington. He married Florence Kemp, and their children are: Laura, George, Ralph,
Horace, Frank and Robert. Mrs. Elizabeth A. (McAllister) Busby died August 14, 1888, on the homestead. She was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, and a woman of many virtues.
Mr. Busby voted for Abraham Lincoln, but for many years has been identified with the Democratic party. During the Civil War, although a strong Union man, he was obliged to remain at home on account of the demands of his young family, but hired another to serve in his place. For some twelve years he served as Justice of Peace. In his younger days he united with the U. B. Church, but for the last thirty years has been a member of the Protestant Methodist Church, in which he has been class leader and steward, and he has given active assistance in the founding of several churches in this vicinity. He is one of the few remaining pioneers of Madison County, and is a man who enjoys the respect and esteem of all those who have been brought into business or social relations with him during his long life.
The following is from Madison and Hamilton County, Biographical Publishing Co., 1893, page 223:
"Isaac V. Busby, who is County Superintendent of Schools, is one of the representative citizens of Anderson, in whose success his fellow-townsmen take just pride. He is a native of Madison County, having been born here on the 5th of February, 1860. He traces his ancestry to England, whence his great-grandfather, Isaac Busby, emigrated to America in an early day and settled in Virginia, remaining there until his death.
Grandfather Isaac Busby was a native of the Old Dominion, and during the early days of the settlement of Indiana came hither and located in Madison County, becoming a pioneer of Fall Creek Township. There he continued to make his home until his death, which occurred at the age of seventy- four.
The father of our subject, Silas Busby, is a Virginian by birth, and has resided in Madison County since his boyhood. He married Miss Elizabeth McAllister, who was born near Charleston, in what is now West Virginia. She traces her lineage to England, her grandfather having been born in that country. The subject of this sketch is the youngest in a family of five children. His primary education was obtained in the common schools, and at the age of seventeen he entered the academy at Spiceland, Henry County, from which institution he was graduated in 1880, after an attendance of three years.
After completing the academical course, Mr. Busby engaged in teaching school in Madison County until 1887, when he entered the State University at Bloomington. He was a student in that institution for a period of nearly four years, and was graduated therefrom in the Class of '91, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts. During the summer of 1890 he traveled through Continental Europe, making careful study of the school system of Norway, Germany and France. He became a charter student in a post-graduate course in the Leland Stanford, Jr. University, and spent a half-year there. The remainder of 1892 was devoted to travel through the western states.
In January, 1893, Mr. Busby was elected County Superintendent of Schools to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of W. S. Ellis, now Deputy Secretary of State. On the 5th of June, 1893, he was re-elected for the ensuing regular term. Politically he is a Democrat, and has always taken an active interest in local political affairs. He is deeply interested in educational matters, and looks to that line of work for his future field of labor.
On the 13th of October, 1893, Mr. Busby and Miss Florence Kemp, of Madison County, were united in marriage. Mrs. Busby is the daughter of D. W. and Leannah Kemp, residents of this county. As the incumbent of one of the most important offices in the county, Mr. Busby has acquitted himself with his usual ability and good judgment, and has won golden opinions for himself as a painstaking official. His personal character is as high as his official repute, and his honorable deportment in all the relations of life commands the confidence of his fellow-citizens."
The following is from Madison and Hamilton County, Bio- graphical Publishing Co., 1893:
"Wade P. Busby. This descendant of one of the oldest as well as most prominent of Madison County's families, is an enterprising business man of Lapel, and the proprietor of as complete a general store as has ever been the pleasure of the writer to inspect. The stock carried, the artistic display of the goods and the general air of thrift which surrounds it, and its genial proprietor, make clear the cause of the vast amount of business which is transacted within its walls. Through courtesy in dealings and reliability in every transaction, Mr. Busby has gained the name of being an honorable and capable business man, and justly possesses the confidence of all with whom he is brought in contact.
The father of our subject, Isaac A. Busby, was born and reared in Virginia, 1826 being the year of his birth. Early in manhood he emigrated to Indiana and settled in Madison County, of which he remained a citizen during the balance of his life. As a young man he was in rather poor circumstances financially, and entirely dependent upon his own resources. He was a farmer by occupation, and during his brief career accumulated some property, although his liberality was so great that he never became wealthy, notwithstanding the fact that Dame Fortune was his friend. Politically he is a Republican, faithful in his devotion to his chosen party. He was an earnest member of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Lapel. His death occurred in 1878, when he was in life's prime, being fifty-two years of age.
Sarah Conrad, as the mother of our subject was known in maidenhood, is a sister of the well known David Conrad, and a daughter of Charles Conrad, a sketch of whom appears within these pages. She still survives (1893), and is a resident of Lapel. In her home she was devoted to the welfare of her husband and children, there being six of the latter, as follows: Missouria, the wife of Frank Woodward, a prominent resident of Lapel; Mary J., who makes her home in Lapel; Ida, who is married and resides in Greenfield, Ind.; Milton, a druggist of Lapel; James A., a farmer residing in Stony Creek Township; and our subject.
In Stony Creek Township, Madison County, the subject of this notice was born on the 27th of January, 1861. He was reared on a farm, and was the recipient of such educational advantages as the really excellent schools of his community afforded. His boyhood was passed in a manner similar to that of farmer lads in comfortable homes, and included the superior physical and mental development so necessary in the successful pursuits of mankind. Having saved a small amount of money, he embarked in the mercantile business in 1886. Beginning with a small capital, by careful management, honesty and energy, he soon enlarged his business, until today he conducts a large and successful establishment, as stated in the commencement of this sketch. He not only enjoys the confidence of his business and social acquaintances, but their respect and esteem as well. In politics he is a Republican. "
THOMAS BUSBY (brother of Isaac Busby, Jr.) Born 1789 at North Carolina Died 1865 at Madison County, Indiana Burial - Woodward Cemetery, Lapel, Indiana Baptized - Methodist Married - March 3, 1812 at Greenbrier County, West Virginia Parents: Isaac Busby, Sr. and Jane Tucker. Married ISABELLE GWINN Born 1793 Died - October 18, 1852 at Madison County, Indiana Burial - Woodward Cemetery, Lapel, Indiana Parents: Samuel Gwinn, Sr. and Elizabeth Lockridge Graham.
Children of THOMAS BUSBY and ISABELLE GWINN BUSBY:
Lucy Jane, born March 14, 1813 at West Virginia, died September 16, 1886, married Charles Fisher in 1840. Miriam, born January 10, 1814 at West Virginia, died September 16, 1894, married John Sloan. Andrew, died September 5, 1924, married Catherine Anderson. Elizabeth Mary, married Thomas Stanley. Frances (Frankie), married Thomas Alexander. Samuel Edgar, born January 16, 1828 at West Virginia, died January 16, 1913, married 1st - Clarissa Willets, married 2nd - Elizabeth Fullwider. Sarah, born December 13, 1832 at Lowell, West Virginia, died April 28, 1903, married James Ford on January 6, 1853. Isaac, born December 30, 1825, died April 21, 1874, married Sarah A. Conrad in 1851. Susan, married Stephen Thomas. Margaret, born March 3, 1820, died July 30, 1913, married Samuel Viney. John, born December 2, 1840 in Madison County, Indiana, died March 31, 1907, married 1st - Ann Haseltine Dobbins on June 18, 1863,at Fishersburg, Indiana, married 2nd - Elmira Riggs. William (died in youth).In 1832, Thomas Busby came with his family to Wayne County, Indiana, with his father, Isaac, and brother, Isaac. They later settled in Fall Creek Township. While living there he cleared some land in Stony Creek Township near Fishersburg on Section 22. He was a Justice of Peace. He had inherited a slave through his wife, but gave him his freedom. "He was an active member of the Methodist Church and was a man of great in- fluence." Source: Hardin "History of Madison County, 1880", page 117.
The following is from Commemorative and Biographical Record of Indianapolis and Vicinity, J. H. Beers, Chicago 1908, pp. 696-697:
"Samuel E. Busby, a highly respected resident of Lapel, and formerly an extensive farmer and stock raiser of Stoneycreek Township, Madison County, Indiana, where he still owns 223 acres of finely improved land, belongs to one of the old pioneer families of this county. He was born December 16, 1828 on Paint Creek, Kanawha County, West Virginia, son of Thomas and Isabella (Gwinn) Busby.
The Busby family is of English extraction. Isaac Busby, the grandfather of Samuel E. came from England and settled at a very early day in Kanawha County, West Virginia where he lived until the death of his wife, when he accompanied the two youngest, Isaac and John to Madison County, Indiana. Isaac, the son with whom the elder Isaac lived, settled three miles east of Pendleton, on new land and cleared up a farm from the woods. It is not known in what year this settlement was made, but as the farm was cleared in 1833, it is presumed that the settlement was as early as 1825. On this farm the elder Isaac died in 1840. His children were:
Thomas, William, Isaac, John, Margaret (who married Addison Ellison) and Jennie (who married Henry Perry). The daughters with their husbands settled on Lick Creek in Madison County.
Thomas Busby, father of Samuel E., was born in 1799 in West Virginia and was married in Greenbrier County, West Virginia to Isabella Gwinn, daughter of Samuel Gwinn. The latter came from Ireland, settled in West Virginia and for his day was considered a very wealthy man, owning a large tract of land and many slaves. As a wedding present to his daughter, Isabella, he gave a colored boy whom the former brought to Indiana and set free. The Gwinn children were: Moses, Samuel, John, Isabella, and one who became Mrs. Newsome. The Gwinns were Presbyterians.
After marriage, Thomas Busby and wife settled on West Paint Creek, making the journey to Madison County, Indiana, with a four horse wagon in 1833. On starting the wife and five small children rode in a one horse carryall, but it broke down on the rough mountain road, and they were obliged to ride in the heavy wagon, in which they slept at night. Thomas settled one half mile east of Huntsville on Fall Creek, where his brother rented a farm for him from Jonathan Justice of Wayne County. On this farm he resided for four years, during which time he was assisted by his brother in locating a tract of one half section of uncleared land in Stoneycreek Township. This land was covered with heavy timber when>Thomas Busby entered it. Samuel E. Busby can well remember a giant black walnut which was cut down near his home when he was a lad, and which measured 6 feet through. Here Thomas Busby built a log cabin which later was replaced by a double log cabin, a part of which was made of hewn logs. Later as he prospered, he built good substantial buildings which are still standing. He died in 1865 at the age of seventy-six years.
The death of his wife occurred on this farm when she was aged fifty-six years. Both had been members of the Methodist Church. He was one of the earliest appointed Justices of the Peace, and was a man who commanded the respect of his fellow citizens. Prior to the formation of the Republican Party, he has been a Democrat, but later became identified with the new organization. The children of Thomas Busby and wife were: Jane, who married Charles Fisher, of Madison County; Mariam who married John Sloan of Madison County; Mary who married Thomas Stanley of Madison County; Frances, who married William Alexander of Madison County; Elizabeth who became the second wife of Thomas Stanley; Margaret who married Samuel Viney of Cass County, Indiana; Sarah who married James Ford of Madison County; Susan who married Stephen Thomas of Madison County and Andrew, Isaac, Samuel, John and William, of whom the last named died young."
ISAAC BUSBY Born December 30, 1825 Died April 4, 1878 at Lapel, Indiana Burial - Brookside Cemetery Married 1851 Parents: Thomas Busby and Isabelle Gwinn. Married SARAH CONRAD Born December 7, 1832 Died April 21, 1912 at Lapel, Indiana Burial - Brookside Cemetery.
Children of ISAAC BUSBY and SARAH ANN CONRAD:
Jane, born February 2, 1852 at Madison County, Indiana, died February 5,1936, married George Rambo. Missouri, born 1853 at Madison County, Indiana, died 1937, married Frank Woodward in 1873. Johnathan Albert, born 1856 at Madison County, Indiana, died 1944, married 1st - Jennie Huntsinger, married 2nd - Ethel Taylor. Milton, born July 1, 1865 at Madison County, Indiana, died 1948, married 1st - Margaret Ford, married 2nd - Edna Gaines. Ida, born 1870 in Madison County, Indiana, died May 28, 1935, married Horace Jones in 1892. Wade P., born January 27, 1861 in Madison County, Indiana, died December 26, 1920, unmarried. Sarah E., lived only 5 years.
FRANK WOODWARD Burial - Brookside Cemetery Baptized - Methodist Married 1873 MISSOURI BUSBY Born 1853 at Madison County, Indiana Died 1937 at Madison County, Indiana Burial - Brookside Cemetery Baptized - Methodist>Parents: Isaac Busby and Sarah Ann Conrad.
Children of FRANK WOODWARD and MISSOURI BUSBY:
Jessie, born 1875, married Frank Ellison. Bertha, born 1877, married Harvey Ralya. Stella, born 1883, died 1963, unmarried. Kenneth, born 1889, died 1966 married Lillian Neal
FRANK ELLISON Married JESSIE WOODWARD Born 1875 Parents: Frank Woodward and Missouri Busby.
Children of FRANK ELLISON and JESSIE WOODWARD:
Fred, married Ina Passwater.
Hazel md HARVEY RALYA.
HARVEY RALYA md BERTHA WOODWARD Born 1877 parents: Frank Woodward and Missouri Busby.
Children of HARVEY RALYA and BERTHA WOODWARD:
Leo, married Marie Conner. Children - Forrest and Kathleen. Julia, married Layall Fisher. Child - Roberta. Nadine, married Lowell Bodenhorn on December 29, 1929.
LOWELL BODENHORN Married December 29, 1929. NADINE RALYA Parents: Harvey Ralya and Bertha Woodward.
Children of LOWELL BODENHORN and NADINE RALYA:
Hubert Newell, born January 12, 1937, married Barbara White.
HUBERT NEWELL BODENHORN Born January 12, 1937 Parents: Lowell Bodenhorn and Nadine Ralya. md BARBARA WHITE Born April 22, 1937.
Children of HUBERT NEWELL BODENHORN and BARBARA WHITE:
Howard Nelson, born June 16, 1959. Dean Allen, born May 5, 1962. Duane Lee, born April 20, 1966.JONATHAN A. BUSBY Born 1856 in Madison County, Indiana Died 1944 Married 2 nd - Ethel Taylor (no children)>Parents: Isaac Busby and Sarah Ann Conrad. md/1 JENNIE HUNTSINGER.
Children of JONATHAN A. BUSBY and JENNIE HUNTSINGER:
Arthur, married Jessie Tescher Children of Arthur and Jessie;John Busby, married Louise Hill Children of John and Louise;Terry, married Jane Powers Cindy Kay, married Steve Calloway Roxie, married Jesse Fisher. Children of JESSE FISHER and ROXIE BUSBY: Lois, married 1st ------ ------, married 2nd Joe Hamm. Kathleen, married 1st ------ ------, married 2nd - Frank Callender. Edna, Married Herbert Whetsel HORACE JONES Married 1892. IDA BUSBY Born 1870 in Madison County, Indiana Died May 28, 1935>Parents: Isaac Busby and Sarah Ann Conrad.Children of HORACE JONES and IDA BUSBY:
Chester, married Florence Gregory. Children - Judith Ann and Gregory.
The following is from Centennial History of Madison County by Netterville, page 273:
"Chester W. Jones, D. D. S., a member of one of the oldest families of Madison County, and a successful practicing dentist at Anderson, was born at Lapel, Madison County, Indiana, April 26, 1893, the son of Horace R. and Ida M. (Busby) Jones. Horace R. Jones was a native of Kirksville, Missouri, and was a son of Dr. J. M. Jones, and Louisa (Moore) Jones. Dr. J. M. Jones well known in the medical fraternity in the early days, was a resident of Eden, Indiana, for many years and left that place to engage in the practice of his profession in Missouri. He was a graduate of Ann Arbor, and also studied medicine with Dr. Thomas N. Jones who was the grandfather of Dr. Thomas M. Jones, now a practicing surgeon of Anderson. During the Civil War, Dr. J. M. Jones entered the service as a surgeon and served in that capacity with the 41st Indiana Cavalry, in Company B. In his latter years he came to Lapel, Indiana, where he lived until death. Louisa (Moore) Jones was also born in the vicinity of Eden, Indiana, and came from a pioneer family of Hancock County.
To the marriage of Dr. J. M. Jones and wife were born three children, Anna, Catherine and Horace. Ida M. Busby was a daughter of Isaac and Sarah (Conrad) Busby. Isaac Busby was one of the most influential of the early residents in the vicinity of Lapel. Sarah Conrad, was of the prominent Conrad family of Lapel, a full account of which is found in the sketch of D.E. Conrad. Horace Jones and Ida Busby were united in marriage at Lapel, and Mr. Jones operated a bakery in Lapel for a number of years. He died in Lapel on January 14, 1924. To their marriage was born one son, Chester W., the subject of this sketch. Chester W. Jones attended the high school at Martinsville, Indiana, in which city his father was at that time operating a bakery. After graduating from high school, Chester W. Jones attended the Indiana University, and after finishing his studies at that place he entered the Indiana Dental College, taking his dental degree in 1917. He established his practice at Anderson, Indiana, and was successfully engaged in this practice when he enlisted for service. "
The following is from "Commemorative Biographical Record of Indianapolis and Vicinity", J. H. Beers and Co., Chicago 1908, pp. 725-727:
"Thomas M. Busby, postmaster at Lapel, Indiana, and an enterprising citizen, engaged in a flourishing drug business, was born July 1, 1865 on the Busby farm north of Lapel. Son of Isaac H. and Sarah A.(Conrad) Busby.
Isaac H. Busby was a son of Thomas and Isabella (Gwinn) Busby, the former of whom was a son of the first Isaac Busby, whom, it is said, came from England, and settled in Kanawha County, West Virginia at a very early age. The Busby family is an old and respected pioneer family of Madison County, and extensive mention of it will be found elsewhere.
Isaac H. Busby, father of Thomas M., was born December 30, 1825, in West Virginia, and he accompanied his father, Thomas, to Madison County, Indiana in 1833. He received the usual pioneer education in a log schoolhouse, was reared among pioneer surroundings, and he followed agricultural pursuits all his life. In Hamilton County, Indiana, near Lapel, he married Sarah A. Conrad, born December 7, 1832, daughter of Charles and Mary (Huffman) Conrad. After marriage, they settled on land four miles north of Lapel, partly clearing the same during their residence there, and then moved to another farm of eighty acres, on which ten acres had been cleared and a log cabin built. Here Isaac H. Busby and wife made their permanent home, cleared up the original tract of land, added another eighty acres, and made a great many substantial improvements. Here all the children were born except the eldest son, who was born on the original farm where they settled. In politics, Mr. Busby was identified with the Republican Party. During the time of Morgan's Raid he served as a soldier. His death occurred April 9, 1878, and he is remembered as a straight forward, honorable man, who was highly respected by all who knew him. Mrs. Busby still survives and resides in a pleasant home in Lapel. Here she has many appreciative friends. Their children were: Mary J. born February 21, 1852; Missouri and Indiana, twins, December 9, 1853 (the latter of whom died March 18, 1854); Sarah J. December 24, 1855; Jonathan in November 1858; Wade P. January 27, 1861; William E. January 20, 1864; Thomas M. July 1, 1865; and Idam December 29, 1870.
Thomas Milton Busby obtained his education in the common schools of Stoney Creek Township and remained on his father's farm until he was twenty-six years old. In 1892 he bought out the drug store of E. S. Myrick, of Fishersburg, Madison County, which he conducted for one year, when his property was destroyed by fire. In 1894, he came to Lapel, and ever since has been conducting a drug business at this place. He received his first appointment as Postmaster during the first administration of President McKinley, and has proven so efficient and popular an official as to have been reappointed during succeeding administrations. He has been instrumental in establishing two rural mail routes in this vicinity.
On December 16, 1885, Mr. Busby was married to (first) Maggie Ford, born in Stoney Creek Township, daughter of William Ford, a pioneer and substantial citizen of that township. Mrs. Busby died November 25, 189- leaving one daughter, Greta, born September 1, 1890. Mr. Busby was married (second) to Edna Ellen Gaines born December 28, 1875 in Arlington, Indiana, daughter of Theophilus A. and Ellen M. (Bebout) Gaines and to this union was born one son, Lawrence, in Lapel June 6, 1898.
In politics, Mr. Busby has always been identified with the Republican Party. "
THOMAS MILTON BUSBY Born July 1, 1865 in Madison County, Indiana Died October 1, 1948 at Lapel, Indiana Burial - Brookside Cemetery Married December 16, 1885 at Madison County, Indiana Married 2nd - Edna Ellen Gaines Parents: Isaac H. Busby and Sarah Ann Conrad.
MAGGIE FORD Parents: William Ford.
Children of THOMAS MILTON BUSBY and MAGGIE FORD:
Greta, born September 1, 1890 at Madison County, Indiana, married Loral Bird.
Children of LORAL BIRD and GRETA BUSBY
Neal.
Margaret, married Ivan Prather. Children - Robert Prather and Joan
Prather Cox.
Helen.
John.
EDNA ELLEN GAINES Born December 28, 1875 at Arlington, Indiana Parents: Theophilus
Gaines and Ellen Bebout.
Children of THOMAS MILTON BUSBY and EDNA ELLEN GAINES:
Lawrence, born June 6, 1898 at Lapel, Indiana, married Mildred Stoker.
Children of LAWRENCE BUSBY and MILDRED STOKER:
Betty Jean, married Maurice Clem. Children - Linda and Lawrence.
Joan, married John Farr on September 19, 1948. Children - James,
David and Nancy.
Janet, married Barnes Latham. Children - Susan and Jeffrey.
Robert, married Eileen O'Connor. Child - Colleen.
The following is from "Centennial History of Madison County" by Netterville, page 106:"Lawrence Busby, successful candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of Madison County, in the election of 1924, and one of the most popular of the younger members of the Bar of this county. Mr. Busby is a native son of Madison County. He was born at Lapel on June 6, 1908, the son of T. M. and Edna (Gaines) Busby. T. M. Busby has for many years operated a drug store at Lapel. His father, John Busby, was a native of Ohio and was a pioneer of Madison County, having settled on a farm near Lapel many years ago. T. M. Busby served as postmaster of Lapel. He was appointed by President McKinley and served until President Wilson's administration. The parents of Edna (Gaines)Busby, Theophilus and Ellen (Beabout) Gaines, were originally of Hamilton County, Ohio. Theophilus Gaines was a veteran of the Civil War. Lawrence Busby was the only child born to his parents. He attended the common and high schools of Lapel, after which he entered the Indiana State Normal School. On the completion of his Normal course he accepted a post as teacher in the high school at Lapel, remaining there for five years. He then entered Indiana University and on the organization of the S. A. T. C., a military mobilization of students, he became a member. At his request he was transferred to the Artillery Officers Training School, and was undergoing this intensive training when orders were received to accept no more officers, as an early peace was anticipated. Busby then returned to his studies, early in November, 1918, and completed the law course, receiving his degree in 1923. He immediately formed a partnership with C. O. Davisson, a classmate, and law offices were opened in Anderson. Mr. Busby was chosen as the standard bearer of the Republican Party for the office of Prosecuting Attorney. He was elected November, 1924, to that office, receiving a splendid majority. He was united in marriage with Miss Mildred Stoker, daughter of Oliver H. and Jennie (Antle) Stoker of Elwood, Indiana. Mr. Busby is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the American Legion. His religious affilia- tion is with the M. E. Church. His fraternities are Kappa Sigma and Phi Delta Phi. "
The following is from Greenbrier County Wills, 1780©1899, p. 17:
"Testator Devisees
Samuel Gwinn Samuel sons
Greenbrier county Andrew
Ephriarm
Witnessee: Samuel grandson
J. D. P. Stevens Samuel grandson
P. B. Wethered Samuel grandson
Samuel grandson
Brothers of Samuel Gwinn are, Ruth Garret daughter
Moses, Samuel, Andrew, John Samuel Garret grandson
and Ephriam. Grandsons, Isabella Busby daughter
Samuel, son of brother Samuel, Betsy Newsome daughter
Samuel, son of brother Moses. Ruth Gwinn daughters
Samuel, son of brother Andrew. Jane Gwinn
Samuel, son of brother John. Betsy? Gwinn
Samuel, son of brother Ephriam. Isabella Gwinn
Samuel, son of daughter, Ruth Moses Gwinn son
Garret. John Gwinn
Will Book No. 2, pages 94©95.
Dated, June 4, 1833 Probated, April court, 1839."
The following is from Portrait and Biographical Record, page 609:"Andrew G. Busby. A resident of the Hoosier State during the greater portion of the present century, and a contributor to its highest material progress, Mr. Busby has become well known throughout Madison County, and is especially prominent and popular in the immediate locality of his home, in Stony Creek Township. Notwithstanding delicate health, he is energetic and industrious, and superintends the management of his valuable farm. The popularity he has gained was richly won by his good deeds and upright life, and is the only favor which is prized by the great and bestowed by the good.
In reviewing the history of our subject, we find that he is the son of Thomas Busby, and was born twenty-five miles east of Charlestown, West Virginia, being reared on a farm in that state. In his youth he assisted in clearing land and improving a farm, having little leisure time for the prosecution of his studies. At the age of about twelve he came to Indiana, and settled in Madison County in 1833, purchasing a tract of land, which he cleared and improved. In 1847 he was united in marriage with Miss Catherine, daughter of Henry Anderson, who was born in New Jersey and came from there to Indiana in 1835, locating in the midst of the dense forests.
With the pioneer history of Madison County, Mr. Busby was closely and prominently connected, being one of its foremost agriculturists in early days. The first cook stove ever in this county was purchased by him in Cincinnati and brought hither in a wagon. During the early half of this century he frequently drove hogs to Cincinnati, receiving as his compensation thirty-seven and one-half cents per day, without dinner. His first home, in Stony Creek Township, was a rude log structure, destitute of any conveniences save his cook stove. There, surrounded by evidences of frontier life and remote from neighbors, he and his good wife reared their children, of whom there are eight: Elizabeth, who lives in Lapel; Sarah; Isabelle; William Monroe, who assists in the cultivation of the home farm; John; Catherine; Jennie, the wife of George W. Mott; and Henry Fremont, a resident of Stony Creek Township.In everything pertaining to the welfare and best interests of the township and county, Mr. Busby takes an intelligent and active part, and while by no means a politician, he nevertheless adheres with fervor to the Republican party. Possessing broad information upon every subject of general interest, he is a pleasant conversationalist and an entertaining companion, and his advice is frequently sought by his fellow citizens. In his religious convictions he is identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and so far as possible, gives his active support to all worthy benevolent enterprises."
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