The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Eel River Township, pages 572-573
Edmund R. Hadley, deceased, was born Oct.11, 1821 in North Carolina, son of James T. and Mary Hadley, who were among the early settlers of Marion Township, this county. He received an education such as the common schools of his day afforded, and endured many of the hardships of pioneer life. He was married Oct. 21, 1841 to Sarah A. Ragan, a native of Mercer County, Ky., born Nov. 28, 1822. She was the daughter of Abner A. and Mary Ragan, who were early settlers of Hendricks County. To this union were born eight children of whom six survive--Mary J., Sophia E., James A., Giliun T., William J., and Eva P. John E. and Henry are deceased. In 1865 Mr. Hadley located in Eel River Township where he resided till his death, which occurred May 30, 1875. He was a member of the Christian church the greater part of his life and his true Christian spirit was recognized by all who knew him. His widow resides on the homestead. She is a member of the Christian church.