The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Middle Township, page 707
John A. Hufford, one of the successful agriculturalists of Middle Township, is a native of Hendricks County, born in January, 1834, a son of Joel and Louisa J. Hufford, who settled in this county in 1832. He is the second of six children, but two of whom beside himself are living--Gideon F. and David J. Adaline, William N., and Amanda J. are deceased. John A. was reared on a farm, receiving a practical education in the common schools. He has been successful in his pursuits and now owns a good farm of 157 1/2 acres. He was married Oct. 25, 1855, to Julia A. Parker, daughter of William O. Parker. To them were born three children--William J., Charles, and Mary J. (deceased). Mrs. Hufford died and Mr. Hufford subsequently married, in April, 1882, Mary Gentry, daughter of Harvey Gentry. He is a member of the Baptist and his wife of the Christian church.