The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Lincoln Township, page 660
John Corliss, son of Michael and Hannah Corliss, is a native of County Galway, Ireland. When he was about fifteen years of age he immigrated to America, and settled in Hendricks County, Ind. He has always followed farming pursuits and now owns a good farm of ninety-six acres, situated in Union Township, this county. He was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Greeley, a daughter of John and Bridget Greeley, and to them were born nine children, six of whom survive. Those living are--Michael, John, Mary T., Thomas, Delia and Patrick. Mr. Corliss is a consistent member of the Roman Catholic church. In politics he is a Democrat.