Early Life and Times of Boone County, Indiana, published May 1877, republished 1974

HIRAM BRENTON. Mr. Brenton is one among the early settlers of Clinton Township,
coming as early as 1835. He was married to Rachael Wylie, July 4, 1836. Mr. Brenton
has resided a long time in Clinton Township. The town of Elizaville was at one time a part
of his farm. In person Mr. Brenton is tall, well made, six feet high, and has been an iron
man, has done a great deal of hard work. He and his wife have underwent hardships
unknown to those now living and enjoying the fruits of their labor. Mr. and Mrs. Brenton
are members of the United Presbyterian Church at Mud Creek. The following are their
children's names: Elizabeth C., Oliver and Samuel. Elizabeth married to B. B. Batts;
Oliver and Samuel reside at home, the latter married to Ola Cary. Three of their children
died in infancy. Buried at the Salem Cemetery in Clinton Township.

BRENTON WYLIE BATTS CARY