Standard History of Adams and Wells Counties, Indiana Volume 2; An Authentic Narrative of the Past, with an Extended Survey of Modern Developments in the Progress of Town and Country baixar o livro de graça

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1918 Excerpt: ...P. M. Fulk. Occupying a prominent position among the enterprising and thriving agriculturists of Kirkland Township, P. M. Fulk has spared neither time nor expense in the improvement of his property, which is one of the most valuable and attractive in the county, every thing about the premises indicating the care and supervision of an excellent manager, and a skilful farmer. A son of Jacob Fulk, he was born in Mahoning County, Ohio, March 25, 1848. A native of Pennsylvania, Jacob Fulk was born in that state February 21, 1815. While yet a young man he went to Ohio, locating in Mahoning County. After his marriage he purchased from a Mr. Clingman forty acres of heavily timbered land, paying $200 for the tract. Clearing a space in the woods, he built the customary log cabin, and began the pioneer task of clearing a farm from its original wildness. He afterwards sold that land, and purchased eighty acres in the same county, and continued his agricultural labors. After he had placed a larsre part of that under cultivation, he disposed of it at an advantage, and moved to Trumbull County, Ohio, where he resided until his death, forty-six years later, on August 2, 1897. A man of great intelligence, and good business judgment, he was influential in public affairs, and for many years served as a trustee of Lordstown Township. He was an active member of the German Reformed Church, in which he held numerous offices. The maiden name of the wife of Jacob Fulk was Susan Kale. She was born, about 1819, in Ohio, and died in 1899, in Trumbull County, that state. Eight children were born of their marriage, as follows: Sarah, deceased; William, deceased; Henry; Catherine; P. M., of this sketch; Peter; Charles; and Andrew. Brought up on the home farm in Ohio, P. M. Fulk obtained ...