from The Republican (Danville, Indiana)--issue of Thursday, March 10, 1898--page 1, column 3:
Republican candidates for county offices:
is a native of Hendricks county, being born in Brown township in 1860 where he has lived with the exception of a few months in Brownsburg, Danville and Indianapolis. He is a farmer and an active Republican, having served as a member of the committee for several campaigns.