Excerpts from the Sullivan Democrat: Sullivan County, Indiana 1855-1865
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ALBEE, BORDERS, ENGLE, HOWARD, McCAMMON, SHERMAN, WARREN, WELLER

September 4, 1862

SCOUNDRELISM
- Some two or three hay stacks belonging to Mr. Benj. C. Sherman were fired last Monday night and entirely consumed. Other stacks adjoining would have been burned up had the neighbors not assembled and tore away the adjoining one. The fellow who did the deed would assassinate a man in the dark.-- They were undoubtedly fired purposely, but we understand there is no clue to the perpetrator.
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September 11, 1862

MARRIED

On the 2d inst., by Elder B.C. Sherman, Mr. F. BORDERS to Miss SARAH E. McCAMMON, all of this place.

WOOL WANTED
The undersigned will pay the highest market price for all the wool he can procure during the present season, if delivered at his Hide and Leather Store, No. 6 Commercial Row Sullivan, Ind. B.C. SHERMAN
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September 18, 1862

MARRIED

On the 11th inst., by Eld. John S. Howard, at the house of the bride's father, Mr. CORNELIUS ALBEE to Miss MARGARET A. ENGLE, all of this county.

DIED
At Livonia, Ind., on the 10th inst., of Scarlet Fever, EDWARD E., son of Spencer C. and Harriet Weller, aged 1 year, 5 months and 24 days.
After two weeks of the most intense but patient suffering, Jesus said, Suffer him to come unto me, and forbid him not, for of such is the kingdon of Heaven. His spirit quit its mortal frame, exchanged earth for Heaven, and suffering for happiness. Thus borne on Angels' wings safe to Abraham's bosom, he now sings redemption's song in Heaven. May God bless the heart-stricken parents and surviving son.
J.H.L.
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Oct 30, 1862

THE CORRECT PRONUNCIATION
-- The name of the last great battle-field should be pronounced An-te-tam- the accent on the last syllable.--[Balt. Sun
Quite erroneous. Pronounce as if commending your uncle's wife to a dish of ripe strawberries, and saying, Aunt, eat-'em.-- [Cum Tel.
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December 11, 1862

MARRIED

On Thursday, Dec. 4th, at the Court House, by Elder John S. Howard, Mr. ABRAHAM WARREN to Miss ELLEN SHERMAN, all of this county.

Note: I do not know anything about the people mentioned other than what I have transcribed, with the exception of my own lines of SHERMAN and CARRICO (and not much about them, either...). I don't live anywhere near Indiana, so cannot find additional information. I hope these references can help answer some questions for you and contribute to your knowledge of the people of 19th century Sullivan County.


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