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Ohio County – 1866 Indiana Gazetteer and Shippers’ Guide

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Cowen, M.V. B., compiler. The Indiana State Gazetteer and Shippers’ Guide for 1866-7. Lafayette, Indiana : Rosser, Spring & Cowen, 1866.
Digital Copy at HathiTrust

Aberdeen, Ohio county, is situated 10 miles from Rising Sun, the county seat. Ship to Rising Sun or to Dillsborough, 11 miles distant, on the Ohio & Mississippi railroad. Population 200.

Bear Branch, Ohio county, a Post Office 14 miles west of Rising Sun, and 12 miles of Vevay.

Freedom, Ohio county, 16 miles from Rising Sun, the county seat. Population 150.

Hartford, Ohio county, 8 miles west of Rising Sun. Ship to Aurora, on the Ohio river. Population 200.

Millersburg, Ohio county, on the Ohio river, 3 miles below Rising Sun. Population 100.

Rising Sun, capital of Ohio county, on the Ohio river, 35 miles below Cincinnati. Population 2,200. Express Company, American.

Rising Sun, Ohio County.

Attorneys at Law.

S. H. Steward,
R. L. Davis.

Artists.

G. W. Billingsley,
R. L. Mitchell.

Bakers and Confectioners.

Bradbury & Rehm,
E. G. Young.

Barber.

J. F. Wright.

Boots and Shoes.

Grace, Lostutter & Co.,
G. W. L. Cox,
J. S. Walker.

Blacksmiths.

John M. Jackson & Brother,
Merrills & Brothers,
Cornelius Clarke.

Cabinet Makers.

W. H. Whitlock,
Enos Gary.

Chair Maker.

R. G. Young.

Clothiers and Merchant Tailors.

Horton & Silva,
W. Cullen.

Carpenters and Builders.

Pearson & Lindsay,
William Hall,
Shoup & Murdock.

Coal and Lumber Dealer.

Samuel Seward.

Druggists.

George McAroy,
Summers & Alden.

Dry Goods.

R. S. Meyers, also Notions.
Hathaway & Co., also Clothing,
Heyn & Brother, also Clothing and Boots and Shoes,
J. C. Wells & Co., also Clothing and Boots and Shoes.

Express Company.

American Express Company.

Flouring Mill.

J. A. W. Talbott, also Cooperage.

Tannery.

E. D. Smith & Co.

Feed Store.

W. B. Miller.

Groceries and Produce.

Grace, Lostutter & Co.,
J. C. Wells & Co.,
J. H. Jones,
Hall & Pate, also Boots and Shoes,
R. A. P. Buchanan,
E. G. Young,
Bradbury & Rehm.

Hats, Caps and Furs.

Benjamin Morgan.

Hay and Grain Dealers.

J. S. Haines,
Adam Herdigan,
Grace, Lostutter & Co., also Hardware and Commission Merchants.

Hotel.

City Hotel, J. N. Wood.

Hardward.

Hathaway & Co.

Iron Store.

J. M. Reister.

Insurance Company.

Rising Sun Insurance Company, J. B. Covington, Secretary, Samuel Seward, President, W. T. Pepper, General Agent.

Insurance Agents.

N. H. Shaw,
S. H. Stewart.

Jewelers.

E. Clarke,
Chuseman & Godfrey.

Livery Stables.

Richard Martin,
R. T. Murray & Co.,
J. N. Wood.

Marble Worker.

John Toohey.

Milliners.

Mrs. R. Richards,
Mrs. L. Calkins,
Mrs. S. Best.

Newspaper.

The Recorder, J. E. D. Ward, Proprietor.

News Dealer.

A. Bedgood.

Physicians.

G. A. Stevenson,
W. Gillespie,
A. B. Haines,
H. T. Williams,
J. H. Peyton,
W. H. Sullivan.

Plow Factory.

W. Clore.

Pork Packers.

Grace, Lostutter & Co.

Sawing and Planing Mill.

S. & S. Seward.

Saddles and Harness.

Richard Martin,
F. Marquett,
J. S. Cole.

Saloons.

J. S. Thompson,
J. N. Wood.

Stoves and Tinware.

P. Thompson,
S. McGuffin.

Tanner.

Richard Martin.

Tobacconist.

B. C. Calvert.

Undertaker.

J. T. Whitlock.

Wagon Maker.

Enoch Drake.

Ohio County – 1861 Ohio River Gazetteer

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
G.W. Hawes’ Commercial Gazetteer and Business Directory of the Ohio River 1861. Indianapolis : G. W. Hawes, 1861.
Digital Copy at Google Books

RISING SUN, IND.,
Three miles below [Belleview, Ky.], 35 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

It was laid out in 1810, and is a place of considerable business, containing the county buildings, 1 Catholic and 6 Protestant churches, several schools and benevolent institutions, a weekly newspaper, and numerous mercantile and manufacturing branches, including several mills, a large cotton and woolen factory, foundries, distilleries, furniture manufactories, &c. Population about 2,000.

MILLERSBURG, IND.
Three miles below [Rising Sun, Ind.], in the same county [Ohio], a landing point for several of the interior counties.

Agricultural Implement Manufacturers and Dealers.

Clore Wm., Rising Sun, Ohio co., Ind.

Architects, Carpenters and Builders.

Hall William T., Rising Sun.
Harris John, Rising Sun.
Smith William H., Rising Sun.

Attorneys at Law and Notaries Public.

Downey A. C., Rising Sun.
Downey H. A., Rising Sun.
Hayden John J., Rising Sun.
Jelly J. S., Rising Sun.
Stewart S. H., Rising Sun.

Bakers and Confectioners.

Garey John W., Rising Sun.
Hall Frank, Rising Sun.
Snyder John H., Rising Sun.

Boot and Shoe Makers and Dealers.

Baxter J. S., Rising Sun.
Enoch, A. C. Rising Sun.
Fisher D., Rising Sun.
Walker J. S., Rising Sun.

Cabinet Makers and Furniture Dealers.

Garey Enos, Rising Sun.
Whitlock J. T., Rising Sun.
Yonge R. S., Rising Sun.

Coal Dealers.

Seward Samuel, Rising Sun.

Dentists.

Ulrey J. B., Rising Sun.

Druggists.

Cullen & Grace, Rising Sun.
McAvoy & Bro., Rising Sun.

Dry Goods.

Dodd H. E. & Son, Rising Sun.
Zieler J. & Co., Rising Sun.

Flouring and Grist Mills.

Talbott J. W., Rising Sun.
Wright E. H., Rising Sun.

Foundries and Machine Shops.

Reister & Co., Rising Sun.

General Stores.

Grace J. & Son, Rising Sun.
Hathaway & Co., Rising Sun.
Wells J. C., Rising Sun.

Grocers.

Espy H. S. & H., Rising Sun.
French John J. & Co., Rising Sun.
Garey John W., Rising Sun.
Hewitt J., Rising Sun.
Jones H. J., Rising Sun.
Marble Ira T., Rising Sun.
Monroe Wm., Rising Sun.
Scoggin & Wilber, Rising Sun.
Works John J., Rising Sun.

Hotels and Hotel Proprietors.

City Hotel, Rising Sun.

Insurance Agents.

Dodd H. E. & Son, Rising Sun.
Hayden John J., Rising Sun.
Jones John H., Rising Sun.

Jewelry, Watches, Clocks and Silverware.

Clark Eli, Rising Sun.
Dunne P. J., Rising Sun.

Livery and Sale Stables.

Martin Richard, Rising Sun.

Lumber Dealers.

Seward Samuel, Rising Sun.

Milliners and Dress Makers.

Best Mrs. S., Rising Sun.
Calkin Miss L., Rising Sun.
Massey Mrs. E., Rising Sun.

Physicians and Surgeons.

Gillespie Wm., Rising Sun.
Jessup D. H., Rising Sun.
McKibbin C. T., Rising Sun.
Sullivan W. H., Rising Sun.
Williams H. T., Rising Sun.

Saddle and Harness Makers and Dealers.

Marquett & Mack, Rising Sun.
Martin Richard, Rising Sun.

Saw Mills.

Wright E. H., Rising Sun.

Stoves, Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware.

Jones & Sill, Rising Sun.
Summers Thomas, Rising Sun.
Thompson Platt, Rising Sun.

Ohio County – 1916 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1916-7. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co, 1895.

OHIO COUNTY—Rising Sun, the county seat. Judge Circuit Court, W. N. Hauck, Prosecuting Attorney, W. M. Dean; Clerk Circuit Court, T. A. Cooper; Auditor, J. R. Elder; Treasurer, W. D. Ricketts, Recorder, O. B. Mitchell; Sheriff, G. W. Jarvis; Coroner, W. H. Dugle; Surveyor, G. H. Keeney.

BASCOM
Population, 100. A postoffice in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat, banking and shipping point.

Liggett Harvey, genl store.
Myers Lumber Co.
Rand James, broom mnfr.
Rand & Co, genl store.
Shehane James O, wagonmkr.
Tyler Willard, wagonmkr.

BEAR BRANCH.
Population, 80. A village in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat. Dillsboro, 11 miles distant, is the banking and shipping point and tel. and exp. office.

Althoff J F, farm implts.
Elder John R, physician.
McKim Wm P, genl store.
Orem E G, genl store.

GUIONSVILLE
Ohio county, 4 miles from Dillsboro, its banking and shipping point. Has rural delivery from Dillsboro.

Conaway R B, furs.
Read T J, genl store.

HARTFORD.
Ohio county. Send mail to Aurora.

NORTH.
Population, 25. On the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles from Rising Sun, the judicial seat and banking point. Robert W. Galbreath, postmaster.

Galbreath Robert W, postmaster.
GALBREATH ROBERT W & SON, General Store.
North Bros, genl store, produce and coal.

RISING SUN.
Population, 1600. The judicial seat of Ohio county, is an incorporated city on the Ohio river, 24 miles s. w. of Cincinnati, Ohio. Has Baptist, Christian, German Reformed, Methodist Episcopal, Presbyterian and Universalist churches, excellent school, 3 banks and 2 newspapers. Aurora 9 miles distant is the nearest railway point and is connected by hourly auto bus, fare 50 cents round trip. Charles A Steele, postmaster.

Anderson E A, clothing.
Anderson Harry S, shoes.
Bakes May Mrs, news.
Bales Zula, milliner.
Baxter O., harness.
Burns W T, coal and flour mill.
Clark H R, propr Columbia Theatre.
Cochran John W, ice.
Columbia Theatre, H R Clark propr.
Cooper A B, grocer.
Cope T A, cigar manufacturer.
Cutter A F, general store.
Dalrymple J W, flour mill.
Davis Paul A, shoes.
Detmer Ed, carriages.
Dowers John, hotel.
Dowers & Son, proprs Rising Sun Gararge.
Espey Frank F, notions.
Farmers Trust Co (capital $25,000), S Beymer pres, J R Woods cashr.
Fish James, confectioner.
Gibbs T W, contractor.
Gibson’s G B Sons, hardware and furniture.
Green W M Jr, dry goods.
Griswold b & A, dry goods.
Hanna & Dilts, livery.
Hannberg W F, printer and publisher.
Hannberg & Thompson, dry goods.
Harris James, contractor and undertaker.
Harris Lucian, cashr Rising Sun Deposit Bank.
Johnson W H, baker and grocer.
Jones Oscar, grocer.
Kaiser Edna, milliner.
Keeney G H Co, produce.
Livingston Scott, grocer.
Loring & Hemphill, drugs.
National Bank of Rising Sun (capital $100,000), S Beymer pres, J N Perkins cashr.
Neaman W H & Sons, livery.
NEWS PRINTING CO, Printers and Publishers.
North H J, lumber.
Ohio County News, News Printing Co pubs.
Ohio River Telephone Co.
Perkins J N, cashr National Bank of Rising Sun.
Powell W J & Son, grocers.
Recorder The, W F Hannberg publr.
Rising Sun Deposit Bank (capital $40,000), L C Cowen pres, Lucian Harris cashr.
Rising Sun Water & Light Co.
Rosenthal Bros, clothing and men’s furnishings.
Schroeder J George, hotel.
Seward Ella M, milliner.
Seward Morris, restaurant.
Steele Charles A, postmaster.
Steele R A, furniture and undertaker.
Stegmiller Charles J & Co, hardware and carriages.
Steuver Charles F, produce.
Toohy Wm, marble.
Uhlmansiek Fred, woodworker.
Uhlmansiek John H, grocer and meats.
Walton D K, photographer.
Whitlock H G, grocer.
Whitlock J W & Co, musical instruments.
Williams H E, undertaker.
Wood John R, cashr Farmers Trust Co.
Woods O A & Sons, meats.

Ohio County – 1884 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1884-85. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1884.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, George B. Hall. Sheriff, Michael McGuire. Treasurer, John W. Facemire. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, Ruel W. Fugitt. Coroner, Enoch Drake, Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

BASCOM. Is a recently established postoffice, situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Aurora, distant 17 miles, is the nearest rail approach, but shipments can be made by boat to Rising Sun. Population 25. R B Bascom, postmaster.

Bascom & Myers, general store.
Littlefield & Heath, saw mill.
Sedan A J, blacksmith.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 miles north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains 2 churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. Wm H Oatman, postmaster.

Cahway David, carpenter.
Dennis M M, milliner.
Elder Annie L, dressmkr.
French J B, wagonmkr.
Halbert Wm, physician.
Leggitt John, wagonmkr.
Licking George, blacksmith.
Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
Oatman Wm H, general store and live stock.
Pate I H, cattle dealer.
Turner I W, justice of the peace.

NORTH’S LANDING. Located on the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat and bank location, has a population of 250. Tobacco and potatoes are shipped extensively. Ex, Adams (at Rising Sun). Daily stage to Patriot; fare 50 cents; Rising Sun; fare 15 cents; Aurora; fare 50 cents. Nathan H North, postmaster.

Ellis W C, carpenter.
Green John, painter.
Harris & North, produce.
North Nathan H, General Store and Live Stock.
Powell W J, wharf master.
Powell & Bro, leaf tobacco.
Rollins H, blacksmith.
Smith Anna, confectioner and restaurant.

PATE. Is an 1883 postoffice located in Cass township, Ohio county, 10 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Ship to Aurora distant 10 miles on the O & M R R. Population 25. John E Wooley, postmaster.

Hannah Milton, live stock.
Hasting James, wagonmkr.
Pate George W, live stock.
Steele A B, blacksmith and justice.
Woolley Edward, cooper.
Woolley John E, General Store.

RISING SUN. Is the county seat of Ohio county, located on the Ohio river, 38 miles below Cincinnati and 92 southeast of Indianapolis. This is an incorporated town of 2,000 inhabitants, supplied with 5 churches, 3 graded schools, 2 hotels, a national band and 2 weekly newspapers—Recorder and Local. The town carries a bonded debt of $3,500 and enjoys a good local trade from the surrounding fertile farming district. The industries of manufacture include 2 flour mills, saw mill, plow works and 1 tannery. Stage daily to Aurora; fare, 50 cents, and Patriot; fare, 50 cents. Ex, Adams. Wm H Clark, postmaster.

Alden Thomas E, physician.
Baxter John D, harness.
Beaty Mary, millinery.
Bell Isaac, tanner.
Bess Sallie, millinery.
Bush John W, agt Adams Ex Co.
Calkin Lois Mrs, millinery.
Clark Cornelius M, blacksmith.
Clark Wm H, postmaster.
Cofield Wm R, sewing machines.
Coles John B, lawyer.
Colter, Powell & Cronby, dry goods.
Colter Wm, shoes.
Craig Wm H, physician.
David John V, shoes.
David Rodman L, lawyer.
Downey George E, lawyer.
Elliott Wm, coal.
Enoch & Gleason, blacksmiths.
Eshman John, lumber.
Espey H S & Son, grocers.
Fisher Wm, shoemkr.
Fisher Wm A, shoemkr.
Gary Enos, furniture.
Gary John W, baker.
Gibson George B, hardware.
Gillespie Wm, physician.
Hall D B, publr, Rising Sun Local.
Hall Daniel T, shoemkr.
Harris James P, carpenter.
Harwood & Son, painters.
Hathaway & Clark, cigars.
Hemphill James S, Saloon.
Horshall Thomas, tailor.
Jones John H, real estate.
Jones Oscar, grocer.
Jones Richard M, justice.
Keeney George M, undertaker.
Kurr Henry, shoemkr.
Langsdale Robert G, druggist.
Lone & Steigmiller, saloon.
Lotton Ben F, grocer.
McAroy George, druggist.
McHenry Timothy, livery.
Marble James W, grocer.
Marquett Frederick, harness.
Mayfield Wm, grocer.
Merrell M P, dentist.
Miller & Son, flour mill.
Moore George I, lumber.
National Bank of Rising Sun (capital $108,000), James N Perkins, cash.
Olmstead H F Rev (Presybterian).
Pate John M, lumber.
Redd Smith B, barber.
Rising Sun Local (weekly), D B Hall, publr.
Ruder Wm A, insurance.
Scholly Wm M, cigars.
Scholly Wm & Co, cigars.
Schrumph Julius, meat market.
Seward Bros, dry goods.
Seward Wm R & Co, dry goods.
Smith Ernest, wagonmkr.
Steele Richard A, furniture.
Steele W A, Hotel (See adv, page 627.)
Stevenson George A, physician.
Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
Sullivan Wm H, phyisican.
Summers Charles L, grocer.
Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
Thorn David C, druggist.
Tibbals Thomas, confectioner.
Toohey John, marble.
Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
Vosberg & McMackin, dressmkrs.
Vowter W P Rev (Christian).
Waldo F J & Son, publrs Recorder.
Walton David K, photographer.
Whittock John T Jr, grocer.
Whittock Wm H, saw mill.
Wilber David D, insurance.
Williams John D, jeweler.

Ohio County – 1882 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Polk’s Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1882-83. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1882.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, George B. Hall. Sheriff, Michael McGuire. Treasurer, John C. Miller. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, Wallace P. Hall. Coroner, Enoch Drake. Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

ABERDEEN. A discontinued post-office in Ohio county.

BASCOM. Is a recently established postoffice, situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 9 miles west of Rising Sun, the county seat and banking town. Aurora, distant 17 miles, is the nearest rail approach, but shipments can be made by boat to Rising Sun. Population 25. R. B. Bascom, postmaster and general store.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains 2 churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. H. Ford, postmaster.

Cabway David, carpenter.
Dennis M M, milliner.
Elder Annie L, dressmaker.
Ford H, General Store.
French J B, wagonmaker.
Gibbs W J, blacksmith.
Halbert William, physician.
Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
Pate I H, cattle dealer.
Pate J H, cattle dealer.
Turner I W, justice of the peace.

FREEDOM. Ohio county. (See Bear Branch.)

HARTFORD. With 100 inhabitants, is located on Laughery creek, in Union township and [Ohio] county, 7 miles from Rising Sun court house. Aurora, 7 miles north-east is the shipping station and banking town. One Methodist church is sustained.

Campbell Alex, general store.
Pohle H H, blacksmith.
Ross Frank P, general store.
Wilber E A, grocer.
Wilber A & R, general store.

NORTH’S LANDING. Located on the Ohio river in Randolph township, Ohio county, 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat and bank location, has a population of 250. Tobacco and potatoes are shipped extensively. Adams Ex., (at Rising Sun). Daily stage to Patriot; fare 50 cents; Rising sun; fare 15 cents; Aurora; fare 50 cents. Nathan H. North, postmaster.

Ellis W C, wagon jack manufacturer.
Green John, painter.
Heath & Fleming, saw and flour mill.
Hodges Esquire, blacksmith.
Mobler A Rev, (Baptist).
North Bros & Powell, leaf tobacco.
North E C, produce.
North Nathan H, General Store and Live Stock.
Powell W J, wharf master.
Rollins H, blacksmith.
Smith Anna, confectioner and restaurant.

RISING SUN. The seat of justice of Ohio county, is a prosperous village of 2,000 inhabitants pleasantly located on the Ohio river, 38 miles below Cincinnati and 92 southeast of Indianapolis. Rising Sun is incorporated, carries a bonded debt of $3,500, and supports Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Christian and Universalist churches, 3 graded schools, 2 hotels, a national bank, and 2 weekly newspapers—Recorder and Local. Its manufacturing industries comprise 2 flour mills, 1 saw mill, 1 plow factory, and 1 tannery. Plows, produce and flour are the chief exports. Daily stage to Aurora; fare, 50 cents; and Patriot; fare, 50 cents. Ex., Adams and O. & M. William H. Clark, postmaster.

Alden Thomas E, physician.
Anderson & McHenry, livery.
Bassett Myles Rev, (Baptist).
Baxter John D, harness.
Bell Isaac, tanner.
Best Sallie Mrs, milliner.
Birdsell Bros, meat market.
Bloss Edmund, baker.
Bush John W, agt Adams Ex Company.
Bush & Hemphill, produce.
Calkin Eliza Mrs, milliner.
Caseltine William jr, confectioner.
Clark Cornelius, blacksmith.
Clore William, Plow Manufacturer.
Cofield William R, sewing machines.
Coles John B, lawyer.
Colter William, general store.
Craig William H, physician.
Davis John G, boots and shoes.
David Rodman L, lawyer.
Downey A C & G C, lawyers.
Downey George E, insurance.
Eades James S, stoves and tinware.
Elliott William, coal.
Empire House, L W Scranton, propr.
Enoch Walter F, blacksmith.
Eshman John, lumber and coal.
Espey H S & Son, grocers and R R agt.
Gary Enos, furniture.
Gary John W, baker.
Gibson George B, hardware.
Gillespie William, physician.
Gould Richard H, livery.
Grace Harriet B Mrs, dry goods.
Guenther A Rev, (Lutheran).
Hall Daily B, publisher Rising Sun Local.
Hall Daniel T, shoemaker.
Harris James P, carpenter.
Harwood & Son, painters.
Hathaway Shadrach, shoemaker.
Hoffner Walter, locksmith.
Horsfall Thomas, merchant tailor.
Jones John H, real estate.
Jones Oscar, grocer.
Jones Richard M, justice of the peace.
Keeney George H, undertaker.
Kittle & Miller, boots and shoes.
Kurr Henry, shoemaker.
Langsdale R G, physician.
Langsdale & Buchanan, druggists.
Love & Steigmiller, saloon.
McAroy George, druggist.
McHenry Timothy, livery.
McMahon S S Rev, (Methodist).
McMurray Eliza Mrs, propr Riverside House.
Marble James W, grocer.
Marquett Frederick, harness.
Mayfield William, grocer.
Merrell M P, dentist.
Merrell & Son, blacksmith.
Miller William W, cigars and tobacco
Miller & Son, flour mill.
Moore George I, lumber.
National Bank of Rising Sun; capital, $100,000; Samuel Seward, prest; J N Perkins, cashr.
Olmstead H F Rev, (Presbyterian).
Pate Henry, grocer.
Pate John M, lumber dealer.
Pate & Gregory, produce
Peyton James H, physician.
Redd Smith B, barber.
Riggs John, blacksmith.
Rising Sun Local (weekly), D B Hall, publisher.
Rising Sun Recorder (weekly), F J Waldo & Co, publishers.
Riverside House, Eliza McMurray, propr.
Rollins Richard J, barber.
Scholly William M, cigars and tobacco.
Scranton Lee N, propr Empire House.
Seward M J & Co, dry goods.
Smith Ernest, wagonmaker.
Steele R A, furniture and undertaker.
Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
Stevenson George A, physician.
Sullivan William H, physician.
Summers Charles L, general store.
Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
Thorn David C, druggist.
Fisher William, shoemaker.
Toohey John, marble works.
Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
Vosberg & McMackin, dressmakers.
Vowter W P Rev, (Christian).
Waldo R J & Co, publishers Rising Sun Recorder.
Walton Daniel K, photographer.
Ward Bros, jewelers.
Weaver Jacob, justice of the peace.
Whitlock John T jr, grocer.
Whitlock William H, saw mill.
Wilber David, insurance.
William John D, jeweler.
Williams Will W, Attorney at Law and Collecting Agt.

Ohio County – 1880 Indiana Gazetter and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1880-81. Indianapolis : R. L. Polk & Co., 1880.
Digital Copy at Internet Archive – Part 1 and Part 2

OHIO CO.—Rising Sun the county seat. Clerk, Will W. Williams. Sheriff, John Monroe. Treasurer, John C. Miller. Auditor, Joseph P. Hemphill. Recorder, George B. Hall. Coroner, Enoch Drake. Surveyor, Edward P. Niles.

ABERDEEN. With a population of 150, is situated in Cass township, Ohio county, 9 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and most available shipping point. The village has district and private schools. Daily stage communication with Vevay—fare 50c.—and Rising Sun—fare 25c. Mail received daily. J. W. Fleming, postmaster.

Bailey G C, blacksmith.
Brush Joseph, saw mill.
Conaway J W C, general store and mill.
Fleming J W, General Store and Mill.
Littlefield J B, blacksmith.
McEltresh M W, physician.
Pate J L, wagonmaker and carpenter.

BEAR BRANCH. Or Freedom, as it is sometimes called, is a place with a population of 25, located in Pike township, Ohio county, 15 miles southwest of Rising Sun, the county seat, and 13 north of Vevay, on the Ohio river, the most available shipping point. Contains two churches—Baptist and United Brethren—and district school. Stage communication with Dillsboro. Mail tri-weekly. W. H. Oatman, postmaster.

Burton R J, carpenter.
Downey D H, flour mill.
French J B, wagonmaker.
Gibbs W J, blacksmith.
Halbert Wm, physician.
Longcamp J F, blacksmith.
Oatman Wm H, General Store.
Pate J H, cattle dealer.
Pate J W, cattle dealer.

COLE’S CORNERS. Ohio county (See Bear Branch.)

HARTFORD. Located on Laughery creek, in Union township and [Ohio] county, has a population of 100 and is distant 7 miles from Rising Sun, the county seat. Aurora, 7 miles northeast, is the most accessible shipping point. It contains Methodist church and district school. Receives mail tri-weekly from Aurora. Frank P. Ross, postmaster.

Anderson Wm, blacksmith.
Cooper R C, hotel.
Pairce J D Rev (Methodist).
Ross Frank P, General Store.
Smiley & Miller, live stock.
Wilber E A, general store.
Yager Charles, wagonmaker.

NORTH’S LANDING. On the Ohio river, in Randolph township, in the extreme northeastern corner of Ohio county, is a village of 250 inhabitants, distant 4 miles south of Rising Sun, the county seat. It has district school, Methodist and Baptist churches. Express, Adams. Daily stage route to Rising Sun—fare 10c—Patriot—fare 50c—and Aurora—fare 60c. Mail daily. Nathan H. North, postmaster.

Ellis W C, saw mill.
Hodges Esquire, blacksmith.
Houze C S, wharfmaster.
Mobler A Rev (Baptist).
North E C, produce.
North Nathan H, General Store.
Parker C, painter.
Penrod John, carpenter.
Rollins H, blacksmith.

RISING SUN. The county seat of Ohio county, is located on the Ohio river, 92 miles southeast of Indianapolis, and 38 below Cincinnati. This is a flourishing incorporated village of 1803 inhabitants, containing six churches—Methodist, Presbyterian, Christian, Universalist, Baptist and Lutheran—good graded schools, two hotels, a national bank, two weekly newspapers—the Local and Recorder—one planing, one saw and two flour mills. The place has a bonded debt of $6,400, substantial county buildings, good business blocks, handsome residences, live, wide-awake, business and professional men, and with its rich agricultural district and cheap transportation advantages offers especially favorable inducements to manufacture or commerce. It has daily stage communication with Aurora, its nearest rail approach. Express, Adams and O. & M. Mail daily. Eliza M. Spencer, postmaster.

Alden Thomas E, physician.
Anderson & McHenry, livery.
Armstrong Sanford L, grocer.
Best Sallie Mrs, milliner.
Buchanan Benjamin F, Drugs, Books, Stationery, and Wall Paper.
Buchanan Perry, carpenter.
Bush & Dalrymple, produce, Ex agts.
Calkin Eliza Mrs, dressmaker.
Calkin Lois, prop Riverside House.
Cedar Hedge Cemetery, John H Jones prop.
Clark Cornelius, blacksmith.
Clore Wm, plow mnfr.
Cofield Wm R, sewing machines.
Coles John B, Lawyer and Mayor.
Colter Wm, general store.
Crandall & Summers, general store.
Davis John Q, boots and shoes.
Davis Rodman L, lawyer.
Downey Alexander C, lawyer.
Duncan Hezekiah L, grocer.
Eades James S, stoves and tinware.
Empire House, Lee W Scranton Proprietor. (See adv.)
Enoch Walter F, blacksmith.
Eskman John, lumber and coal.
Espey H S & Son, grocers and R R agents.
Fisher David W, shoemaker.
Gary Enos, furniture.
Gary & Son, bakers.
Gibson George B, hardware.
Gillespie Wm, physician.
Gould Richard H, livery.
Hall Matthias R, sewing machines.
Harris James P, carpenter.
Harrison Wm Rev (Methodist).
Harwood & Son, painters.
Hathaway Shadrach, shoemaker.
Heyn & Bro, dry goods.
Hibben Oliver H, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc, Millinery a specialty.
Hirschauer Paul, carriage and wagon-maker.
Hoffner Walter, locksmith.
Horsfall Thomas, merchant tailor.
James Reuben R, corn mill.
Jelley & Jelley, lawyers.
Jones John H, Real Estate and General Purchasing Agent.
Jones Oscar, Grocer. (See adv.)
Jones Richard M, justice of the peace.
Kenner Charles E, grocer.
Kittle Solomon K, boots and shoes.
Kurr Henry, shoemaker.
McAroy George, druggist.
Marble James W, grocer.
Marquett Frederick, harnessmaker.
Martin Francis J, harnessmaker.
Matson John T, physician.
Mayfield George T, baker.
Merrell & Son, blacksmiths.
Miller Wm W, cigars and tobaccos.
Miller & Son, flouring mill.
Moore George I, lumber.
Murdock John, confectioner.
National Bank of Rising Sun, capital $100,000, Samuel Seward pres, H S Espey vice pres, J N Perkins cash.
Neaman Wm H, saloon.
Newman Ellsworth V, grocer.
Olmstead H F Rev (Presbyterian).
Pate & Gregory, General Store.
Price & Hemphill, cigar mnfrs.
Redd Smith B, barber.
Riggs John, blacksmith.
Rising Sun Local (weekly), Daily B Hall pub.
Rising Sun Recorder (weekly), F J Waldo & Co, pubs.
Riverside House, Lois Calkin prop.
Rollins Richard J, barber.
Scholly Wm, cigar mnfr.
Scranton Lee W, Proprietor Empire House (See adv.)
Seward M J & Co, dry goods.
Seward Wm R & Co, grocers.
Smith, Ernest, wagonmaker.
Spencer Eliza M Mrs, postmaster.
Steele Richard A, furniture.
Stevenson Geo A, physician.
Stewart Stephen H, lawyer.
Sullivan Wm H, physician.
Talbott Joseph W, flour mill.
Tholke Frederick, saloon.
Thorn David C, druggist.
Toohy John, marble works.
Turner Daniel, sewing machines.
Ulrey Joel P, dentist.
Walton Daniel K, photographer.
Weaver Jacob, justice of the peace.
Whitlock John T jr, grocer.
Whitlock John T sr, undertaker.
Whitlock Wm H, saw mill.
Wilber David, insurance.
William John D, jeweler.
Williams & Meis, dry goods.
Zimmerman Peter, coal.

Ohio County – 1862 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
George W. Hawes’ Indiana State Gazetteer and Business Directory 1862 and 1863. Indianapolis : G. W. Hawes, 1862.

ABERDEEN
A post village of Ohio county, 10 miles south-west from Rising Sun, 90 miles southeast from Indianapolis, and 45 miles south-west from Cincinnati. Population 50.

Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.

Gillespie R. B., gunsmith.
Gould E. W., cabinet maker.
Gould S. A., chair maker.
Griswell E. T., cooper.
Griswell W. R., blacksmith.
Luther T. & I., steam flouring and grist mill.
Luther & Longwood, steam saw mill.
Mead W., cabinet maker.
Nettle James, cooper.
SISSON D. W., GENERAL MERCHANT.

BEAR BRANCH
A post office of Ohio County, on a small stream of the same name, 14 miles west from Rising Sun, 12 miles north from Vevay, and 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

COOPERSVILLE
A post office of Ohio county, near the Dearborn county line, on the Lawrenceburg and Madison State road, 7 miles west from Rising Sun, 40 miles from Cincinnati, and about 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

HARTFORD
A post village of Ohio county, on Laughrey creek, 8 miles west from Rising Sun, and 80 miles south-east from Indianapolis. Population 114. Also a village of the same name in Vigo county. See Pimento post office.

RISING SUN
A post town and the capital of Ohio county, situated on the Ohio river, 35 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis. Population 2,000.

Alphabetical List of Professions, Trades, Etc.

Babb & Lemmon, editors and proprietors Indiana Weekly Visitor, corner Main and Front.
Baxter J. S., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Berkshire William, blacksmith, Fifth, bet. Walnut and Poplar.
Best Mrs. S., milliner, Front, bet. Main and Second.
Birdzell C., meat store, Main, bet. Walnut and Market.
Calkin Miss L., millinery and fancy goods, Main bet. Market and Walnut.
CITY HOTEL, CHARLES REOHM, PROPRIETOR, FRONT, BET. MAIN AND SECOND.
Clark Eli, jeweler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Clore Wm., blacksmith, Walnut, bet. First and Second.
Cullen Wm., merchant tailor, 10 Main.
Cullen & Grace, druggists, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
DODD H. E. & SON, STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, MAIN, BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
Downey A. C., attorney at law, 10 Main.
Downey H. A., attorney at law, 10 Main.
DUNNE P. J., JEWELER, 2 MAIN.
Elliott Israel, blacksmith, cor. Front and Walnut.
English Oliver, brick mason, cor. Broad Alley and Second.
Enoch A. C., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Espy H. S. & H., groceries, produce, queensware, &c., corner Main and Market.
Fisher D., boots and shoes, 14 Main.
French John J. & Co., grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Front.
Garey Enos, cabinet maker, Market, bet. Main and Grand.
GAREY JOHN W., BAKER, GROCER, AND CONFECTIONER, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
Gillespie William, physician, Market, bet. Main and Second.
Grace J. & Son, groceries, produce, queensware, boots, shoes, &c., Market, bet. Main and Second.
Hall Frank, bakery, 4 Main.
Hall Wm. T., carpenter, cor. Main and Market.
Harris John, carpenter, Market, between Main and Fourth.
Hathaway B. J., prop’r Aurora and Lawrenceburg Telegraph Line, Main, bet. Front and Market.
HATHAWAY & CO., GENERAL MERCHANTS, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
Herdegen Adam, wharf boat, Levee, bet. Main and Second.
Hewitt J., groceries and provisions, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Horsfall Thos., tailor, cor. Main and Market.
Indiana Weekly Visitor, Babb & Lemmon, editors and prop’rs, corner Main and Front.
Jelly J. S., attorney at law, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
Jessup D. H., physician, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Jones H. J., groceries and produce, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Jones & Sill, stoves and tin ware, corner Main and Front.
McAVOY & BROTHER, DRUGGISTS, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
McKibben C. T., physician, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Massey Mrs. E. J., millinery, Front, bet. Main and Walnut.
Marble Ira T., grocery and oyster saloon, 4 Main.
Marquett & Mack, saddlers, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Martin Richard, saddler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Martin Richard, livery stable, Front, bet. Main and Second.
Merrill H., blacksmith, corner Grand and Walnut.
Miles W., books and stationery, 14 Main.
MONROE WM., GROCER, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, 6 MAIN.
Morgan B., hat and cap store, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Reister & Co., prop’rs foundry and iron shop, 12 Main.
REOHM CHARLES, PROP’R CITY HOTEL, BET. MAIN AND SECOND.
Rising Sun Insurance Co., S. Hathaway, president, B. J. Hathaway, secretary, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Schofield Joseph, woolen factory, corner Front and Fifth.
Scoggin and Wilber, grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Market.
Seward Samuel, dealer in lumber and coal, cor. Front and Market.
Smith Wm. H., carpenter, cor. Fourth and Market.
Snyder John H., baker and confectioner, 18 Market.
Steele Wm., blacksmith, Main, opp. Court House.
STEWART S. H., ATTORNEY AT LAW, MAIN BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
Sullivan W. H., physician, cor. Main and Market.
Summers Thomas, stoves and tin ware, cor. Main and Walnut.
Talbott J. W., steam flour mill, cor. Main and Front.
Thompson Platt, stoves and tinware, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Walker J. S., boots and shoes, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Wells J. C., general store, cor. Main and Market.
Whitlock, J. T., undertaker and cabinet maker, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
Williams H. T., physician, Main, between Front and Market.
Works Jno. J., grocery and provision dealer, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Wright E. H., steam flour and saw mill, cor. Front and Second.
Wright J., barber, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Wright Nathaniel, blacksmith, cor. Second and Walnut.
Yonge R. S., chair maker, Main, between Market and Walnut.
Ziegler J. & Co., staple and fancy dry goods, Main, bet. Front and Market.

Ohio County – 1876 Indiana Atlas Patrons

Ohio County, Indiana Patrons from:
Andreas, A. T. Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana. Chicago : Baskin, Forster and Company, 1876.

Name	Residence	Business	Nativity	Came to State	Post Office	Township
Buchanan, P.	Rising Sun	Carpenter	Indiana	1841	Rising Sun	Randolph
Bloss, E.	Rising Sun	Painter	Germany	1873	Rising Sun	Randolph
Buchanan, B. F.	Rising Sun	Druggist	Indiana	1852	Rising Sun	Randolph
Brook, J. M.	Section 18	Farmer	Indiana	1837	Aurora	Randolph
Crouch, J. R.	Rising Sun	Empire House	Indiana	1828	Rising Sun	Randolph
Craig, W. H.	Rising Sun	Physician	Kentucky	1837	Rising Sun	Randolph
Clore, James	Rising Sun	Boatman	Indiana	1831	Rising Sun	Randolph
Craft, Geo. A.	Rising Sun	Farmer	Indiana	1844	Rising Sun	Randolph
Clore, William	Rising Sun	Plow Manufactory	Indiana	1834	Rising Sun	Randolph
Clore, Wm. Henry	Rising Sun	Plow Manufactory	Indiana	1830	Rising Sun	Randolph
Cofield, W. R.	[blank]	Farmer	Indiana	1851	Rising Sun	Randolph
Cushard, John	[blank]	Farmer	Indiana	1827	Rising Sun	Randolph
Cantwell, J. C.	Section 16	Farmer	Ohio	1850	Rising Sun	Randolph
Cole, F. J.	[blank]	Farmer	Indiana	1837	Rising Sun	Randolph
Conaway, Wm.	[blank]	Farmer	Indiana	1838	Rising Sun	Randolph
Downey, R. K.	Rising Sun	Sheriff	Indiana	1841	Rising Sun	Randolph
Downey, H. S.	Rising Sun	Attorney at Law	Indiana	1853	Rising Sun	Randolph
Dolph, Benj.	Rising Sun	Retired	Pennsylvania	1817	Rising Sun	Randolph
Dalrymple, J. W.	Rising Sun	Coal Dir. & Com. Mcht.	Maryland	1860	Rising Sun	Randolph
Dibble, Stephen	Section 21	Clerk	Indiana	1852	North's Landing	Randolph
Driver, Edwin	Section 20	Farmer	Connecticut	1834	Rising Sun	Randolph
Espey, J. G.	Rising Sun	Coal & Lumber Dealer	Indiana	1817	Rising Sun	Randolph
Elbrecht, Frederich	Section 5	Farmer	Germany	1850	Rising Sun	Randolph
French, J. A.	Section 16	Farmer	New York	1817	Rising Sun	Randolph
French, L. P.	Section 16	Farmer	Indiana	1830	Rising Sun	Randolph
Fisk, M. D.	Section 21	Farmer	Indiana	1845	Rising Sun	Randolph
Grace, J. W.	Rising Sun	Grocer	Indiana	1846	Rising Sun	Randolph
Grandy, I. B.	Rising Sun	Minister	New York	1870	Rising Sun	Randolph
Grace, Belle	Section 3	Teacher	Indiana	1851	Rising Sun	Randolph
Garmoe, Franklin	[blank]	Farmer	Indiana	1853	Rising Sun	Randolph
Gibson, Mary	Section 27	Farmer	Pennsylvania	1827	Rising Sun	Randolph
Gleason, E. T.	Section 19	Farmer	Indiana	1830	Rising Sun	Randolph
Hewitt, Geo.	Rising Sun	City Marshal	Indiana	1847	Rising Sun	Randolph
Harris, John	Rising Sun	Clerk	Indiana	1857	Rising Sun	Randolph
Hall, M. R.	Rising Sun	Carpenter & S. M. Dir.	Indiana	1854	Rising Sun	Randolph
Hunt, E. A.	Section 23	Farmer	Indiana	1840	Rising Sun	Randolph
Igoe, Mrs. G. B.	Rising Sun	Dentist	Indiana	1853	Rising Sun	Randolph
Igoe, E. A.	Rising Sun	Dentist	Indiana	1850	Rising Sun	Randolph
Jelley, S. M.	Rising Sun	Attorney at Law	Indiana	1854	Rising Sun	Randolph
Lindsay, W. T.	Rising Sun	Grocer	Kentucky	1839	Rising Sun	Randolph
Lewis, O. W.	Rising Sun	Artist	Indiana	1842	Rising Sun	Randolph
Loring, B. B.	Section 26	Farmer	Indiana	1847	Rising Sun	Randolph
Lyon, E. E.	Section 31	Supt. Of Co. Asylum	Indiana	1858	Rising Sun	Randolph
Marble, M. S.	Rising Sun	Teacher	Indiana	1854	Rising Sun	Randolph
Morse, M. F.	Rising Sun	Engineer	Indiana	1854	Rising Sun	Randolph
Merrill, Alfred	Rising Sun	Blacksmith	Indiana	1849	Rising Sun	Randolph
Morgan, S. W.	Rising Sun	Carriage Maker	Indiana	1853	Rising Sun	Randolph
McAroy, Geo.	Rising Sun	Druggist	Ohio	1858	Rising Sun	Randolph
Monroe, Jesse	Section 6	Farmer	Indiana	1849	Rising Sun	Randolph
Monroe, W. L.	Section 5	Farmer	Indiana	1833	Rising Sun	Randolph
McIntosh, W. S.	Section 7	Farmer	Pennsylvania	1849	Rising Sun	Randolph
Miller, Henry	Section 9	Farmer	Pennsylvania	1817	Aurora	Randolph
Miller, H. C.	Section 10	Farmer	Indiana	1850	Aurora	Randolph
Miller, J. C.	Section 27	Farmer	Pennsylvania	1821	Rising Sun	Randolph
Matson, J. T.	Rising Sun	Physician	Ohio	1862	Rising Sun	Randolph
North, James	Section 21	Farmer	Kentucky	1814	Rising Sun	Randolph
North, Ernest C	Section 21	Co. Clerk & Produce Dlr	Indiana	1841	Rising Sun	Randolph
North, J. M., Jr.	Section 16	Farmer	Indiana	1844	Rising Sun	Randolph
Nieman, Fred	Section 17	Farmer	Germany	1864	Aurora	Randolph
Obertate, H.	Section 33	Farmer	Germany	1852	Rising Sun	Randolph
Pate, J. J.	Section 19	Farmer	Indiana	1842	Rising Sun	Randolph
Peck, W. H.	Rising Sun	Clerk Wharf Boat	Indiana	1839	Rising Sun	Randolph
Pepper, J. P.	Rising Sun	Merchant	Indiana	1850	Rising Sun	Randolph
Piatt, L. H.	Rising Sun	Physician	Kentucky	1867	Rising Sun	Randolph
Price, John R.	Rising Sun	Cigar Manfr	Indiana	1853	Rising Sun	Randolph
Price, I. V.	Rising Sun	Cigar Manfr	Indiana	1855	Rising Sun	Randolph
Pettit, N. C.	Rising Sun	Minister	Kentucky	1843	Rising Sun	Randolph
Powell, Marcus L.	Section 21	Farmer	Indiana	1853	North's Landing	Randolph
Powell, L.	[blank]	[blank]	[blank]	[blank]	North's Landing	Randolph
Powell, G. W.	Section 21	Farmer	Indiana	1845	North's Landing	Randolph
Rollins, R. J.	Rising Sun	Barber	Ohio	1835	Rising Sun	Randolph
Robbins, K. F.	Rising Sun	Contractor & Builder	Indiana	1832	Rising Sun	Randolph
Rodriguez, Jos.	Rising Sun	Baker	Louisana	1875	Rising Sun	Randolph
Riggs, J. F.	Rising Sun	Blacksmith	New York	1831	Rising Sun	Randolph
Robertson, D. A.	Rising Sun	M. E. Minister	Indiana	1837	Rising Sun	Randolph
Rollins, Benj. L.	Section 16	Farmer & Blacksmith	Indiana	1847	Rising Sun	Randolph
Reiche, Theo J	Section 3	Farmer & Teacher	Indiana	1874	Rising Sun	Randolph
Reiche, G. I.	Section 3	Farmer & Minister	Indiana	1871	Rising Sun	Randolph
Rollins, Hanniah	Section 16	Farmer & Blacksmith	Indiana	1828	Rising Sun	Randolph
Ricketts, B.	Section 27	Farmer	Indiana	1835	Rising Sun	Randolph
Smith, J. B.	Rising Sun	Cigar Maker	Indiana	1860	Rising Sun	Randolph
Steele, H. B.	Rising Sun	Blacksmith	Indiana	1857	Rising Sun	Randolph
Sink, Wm. F.	Rising Sun	Drayman	Indiana	1848	Rising Sun	Randolph
Storck, William	Rising Sun	Farmer	Indiana	1855	Rising Sun	Randolph
Summers, J. B.	Rising Sun	Physician	Indiana	1856	Rising Sun	Randolph
Seward, Jones	Rising Sun	Grocer	Indiana	1844	Rising Sun	Randolph
Smith, J. B.	Hull's Mills	Carpenter	Indiana	1844	Rising Sun	Randolph
Sparks, Harry B.	Section 16	Farmer	Indiana	1841	Aurora	Randolph
Seth, Jane	Section 18	Farmer	New York	1835	Aurora	Randolph
Seth, Princess	Section 18	Farmer	Indiana	1855	Aurora	Randolph
Stewart, G. W.	Section 13	Farmer	Indiana	1837	Rising Sun	Randolph
Thompson, J. S.	Rising Sun	Pilot	Indiana	1837	Rising Sun	Randolph
Talbott, J. W.	Rising Sun	Miller	Indiana	1854	Rising Sun	Randolph
Walton, A. F.	Rising Sun	Carriage Trimmer	Pennsylvania	1815	Rising Sun	Randolph
Wershy, F. W.	Rising Sun	Barber	Indiana	1842	Rising Sun	Randolph
Wright, A. H.	Rising Sun	Barber	Indiana	1842	Rising Sun	Randolph
Williams, Hugh	Rising Sun	Saw-mill	Indiana	1856	Rising Sun	Randolph
Williams, H. T.	Rising Sun	Physician & Lumber Dlr	Kentucky	1844	Rising Sun	Randolph
Williams, A. B.	Section 21	Farmer & Butcher	Ohio	1855	Rising Sun	Randolph
Walker, D. S.	Section 3	Farmer	Indiana	1836	Rising Sun	Randolph
Zimmerman, Peter	Section 2	Farmer	Prussia	1875	Rising Sun	Randolph
Zimerman, J.	Section 16	Farmer & Basket Mkr.	Prussia	1873	Rising Sun	Randolph
Bailey, Abram	Section 13	Farmer	Indiana	1824	Aurora	Union
Buchanan, W. S.	Section 25	Farmer	Indiana	1832	Rising Sun	Union
Buchanan, C. E.	Section 25	Farmer	Indiana	1858	Rising Sun	Union
Cofield, S. D.	Hartford	Farmer	Indiana	1849	Hartford	Union
Gerard, William	Section 26	Farmer	Indiana	1829	Hartford	Union
Gerard, J. B.	Hartford	Farmer	Indiana	1826	Hartford	Union
Hunter, James	Milton	Physician	Illinois	1870	Guionville	Union
Hanna, Rebecca A.	Section 25	Farmer	Ohio	1822	Rising Sun	Union
Hanna, David O.	Section 36	Farmer	Indiana	1853	Rising Sun	Union
Kirkpatrick, W. M.	Hartford	Carpenter	Indiana	1830	Hartford	Union
Lynn, J. R.	Hartford	Farmer	Indiana	1842	Hartford	Union
Niles, E. P.	Section 28	Surveyor & Engineer	Ohio	1853	Hartford	Union
Niester, A. F.	Milton	Shoemaker	Indiana	1852	Guionville	Union
Pohle, H. K.	Hartford	Blacksmith	Prussia	1855	Hartford	Union
Pottebaum, H. F.	Hartford	Merchant	Germany	1840	Hartford	Union
Pate, Geo. W.	Milton	Farmer & Merchant	Indiana	1846	Guionville	Union
Ross, F. P.	Hartford	Merchant	Indiana	1833	Hartford	Union
Scherer, J. L.	Hartford	Miller	Germany	1870	Hartford	Union
Sink, Daniel B.	Milton	Blacksmith	Indiana	1830	Guionville	Union
Turner, Robert	Section 28	Farmer	Indiana	1835	Bear Branch	Union
Woods, Geo.	Section 34	Teacher & Farmer	Indiana	1844	Hartford	Union
Wilson, N. H.	Milton	Physician	Indiana	1851	Guionville	Union
Yager, Charles	Hartford	Wagon Maker	Prussia	1871	Hartford	Union
Aschermann, C. F.	Section 6	Farmer	Germany	1854	Guionville	Union
Bovard, Elwood	Section 23	Farmer	Indiana	1851	Aberdeen	Cass
Bovard, Ursula	Section 23	Farmer	Indiana	1823	Aberdeen	Cass
Cofield, J. W.	Section 2	Farmer	Kentucky	1835	Rising Sun	Cass
Dorrel, Peter	Section 23	Farmer	Indiana	1827	Aberdeen	Cass
Gibbens, Ann	Section 23	Farmer	Indiana	1822	Aberdeen	Cass
Hastings, James	Section 2	Farmer	Indiana	1844	Rising Sun	Cass
Jenkins, Malinda	Section 2	Farmer	Kentucky	1831	Rising Sun	Cass
Johnson, Henry	Section 2	Farmer	Indiana	1834	Rising Sun	Cass
Monroe, J. H.	Section 2	Farmer	Ohio	1832	Rising Sun	Cass
Monroe, O. P.	Section 4	Farmer & Blacksmith	Indiana	1839	Rising Sun	Cass
Meier, S.	Section 20	Farmer	Germany	1852	Aberdeen	Cass
Mitchel, J. W.	Section 23	Cooper	Indiana	1827	Rising Sun	Cass
Stewart, J. W.	Section 2	Farmer	Pennsylvania	1829	Rising Sun	Cass
Stewart, S. M.	Section 2	Farmer	Indiana	1853	Rising Sun	Cass
Scranton, J. C.	Section 3	Farmer	Canada	1814	Rising Sun	Cass
Carpenter, Jonathan	Section 11	Farmer	Ohio	1836	Bear Branch	Pike
Carpenter, Henry	Section 11	Farmer	Indiana	1852	Bear Branch	Pike
Clark, Jacob	[blank]	Carpenter	Ohio	1854	Bear Branch	Pike
Elder, James	Section 23	Farmer	Ireland	1833	Bear Branch	Pike
Elder, James Jr.	Section 23	Farmer	Ohio	1853	Bear Branch	Pike
Langerkamp, J. F.	Section 23	Farmer	Germany	1843	Bear Branch	Pike
Luther, Frank	Section 23	Farmer & Miller	Indiana	1839	Bear Branch	Pike
Marker, Henry	Section 14	Farmer	Germany	1846	Bear Branch	Pike
McGuire, Michael	Section 16	Farmer	Indiana	1847	Aurora	Pike
Walston, K. B.	Section 11	Farmer	Indiana	1847	Bear Branch	Pike

Ohio County – 1876 Indiana Atlas Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana Business Directory from:
Andreas, A. T. Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Indiana. Chicago : Baskin, Forster and Company, 1876.

OHIO COUNTY.

RISING SUN.

D. T. & H. S. DOWNEY, Attorneys at Law.
S. M. JELLEY, Attorney at Law.
O. W. LEWIS, Artist.
R. J. ROLLINS, Barber and Hair Dresser.
A. H. WRIGHT, Barber and Hair Dresser.
H. B. STEELE, Blacksmith.
ALFRED MERRILL, Blacksmith, cor. Walnut and Grand sts.
B. L. ROLLINS, Blacksmith and Farmer.
H. ROLLINS, Blacksmith and Farmer.
J. RODRIGUEZ, Baker.
J. F. RIGGS, Blacksmith.
BENJAMIN DOLPH, Blacksmith and Farmer.
F. W. WERSHY, Carriage Trimmer.
J. B. SMITH, Cigar Maker.
J. R. PRICE, Cigar Maker.
PERRY BUCHANAN, Contractor and Builder.
K. H. ROBBINS, Contractor and Builder.
J. G. ESPEY, Coal and Lumber Dealer.
W. H. PECK, Clerk Wharf Boat.
S. W. MORGAN, Carriage Maker and Wood Worker.
WM. P. SINK, Drayman and Tinsmith.
GEORGE McAROY, Druggist.
E. A. IGOE, Dentist.
J. T. MATSON, Druggist and Physician, Main st., above Front.
M. F. MORSE, Engineer on Board Steamboat.
JAMES CLOSE, Flatboatman.
J. J. PATE, Farmer and Dealer in Stock.
W. T. LINDSAY, Groceries and Provisions.
J. W. GRACE, Grocer.
JONES SEWARD, Grocer.
J. R. CROUCH, Hotel, “Empire House.”
H. T. WILLIAMS, M. D., Lumber Mills, Proprietor City.
J. P. PEPPER, Merchant.
J. H. TALBOTT, Miller, Proprietor City Flouring Mills. Family and Fancy Flour always for sale.
D. W. CALVERT, Publisher Saturday News.
F. J. WALDO, Publisher Rising Sun Recorder.
A. P. WALTON, Photographer.
WM. H. CRAIG, Physician and Surgeon.
J. B. SUMMERS, Physician and Surgeon.
L. H. PIATT, Physician.
E. BLOSS, Painter, Sign and Ornamental.
J. S. THOMPSON, Pilot on Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.
B. FRANK BUCHANAN, Pharmacist, Assistant with Geo. McAroy.
WM CLORE, Plow Manufacturer.
M. R. HALL, Singer Sewing Machines and Picture Frames.
J. W. DALRYMPLE, Produce and Coal Dealer.
HUGH WILLIAMS, Saw-mill.
C. S. WRIGHT, Traveling Agent.

HARTFORD.

H. K. POHLE, Blacksmith.
W. M. KIRKPATRICK, Contractor and Builder.
E. P. NILES, County Surveyor and Proprietor of Saw-mill at Conaway’s Ford.
POTTEBAUM & SHERER, Lumber and Flouring Mills.
SPIELMAN & ROSS, Merchants.
CHAS. YAGER. Wagon Maker.

MILTON.

DANIEL B. SINK, Blacksmith.
GEO. W. PATE, Merchant.
N. H. WILSON, Physician and Surgeon.
JAMES HUNTER, Physician and Surgeon.
A. F. NIESTER, Shoemaker.

HULL’S MILLS.

J. B. SMITH, Contractor and Builder.

MISCELLANEOUS.

O. P. MONROE, Blacksmith, Cass tp.
J. ZIMERMAN, Basket Maker and Farmer, Randolph tp.
A. B. WILLIAMS, Butcher and Farmer, Randolph tp.
J. F. LANGENKAMP, Blacksmith, Pike tp.
J. W. MITCHEL, Cooper, Cass tp.
JACOB CLARK, Carpenter, Pike tp.
FRED NIEMAN, Farmer and Carpenter, Randolph tp.
PETER ZIMMERMAN, Farmer and Grower of Willows, Randolph tp.
WM. CONAWAY, Farmer and Butcher, Randolph tp.
J. A. FRENCH, Farmer and Trader, Randolph tp.
FRANK LUTHER, Lumber and Saw-mill, Pike township.
K. B. WALSTON, Shoemaker and Farmer, Pike township.
E. E. LYON, Superintendent Ohio County Asylum, Randolph tp.

Ohio County – 1860 Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory

Ohio County, Indiana entries from:
George W. Hawes’ Indiana Gazetteer and Business Directory for 1860 and 1861. Indianapolis: George W. Hawes, 1860.

ABERDEEN,
A post village of Ohio county, situated 10 miles south-west from Rising Sun, the capital of the county, 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis, and 45 miles south-west from Cincinnati. It contains one steam flour mill, one general store, a few trades and professions. Population 50. Post office established in 1852. D. W. Sisson, Postmaster.

Gillespie R. B., gunsmith.
Gould E. W., cabinet maker and manufacturer sash, blinds and doors.
Gould S. A., chair maker.
Griswell E. T., cooper.
Griswell W. R., blacksmith.
Luther T. & I., prop’rs steam flouring and grist mill.
Luther & Longwood, proprietors steam saw mill.
McHenry I. W., justice of the peace.
Mead W., cabinet maker.
Nettle James, cooper.
SISSON D. W., GENERAL MERCHANT.

BEAR BRANCH.
A post office of Ohio county, on a small stream of the same name, 14 miles west from Rising Sun, the capital of the county, 12 miles north of Vevay, and 90 miles south-east from Indianapolis.

HARTFORD,
A post village of Ohio county, in Union township, situated on Laughrey creek, 8 miles west from Rising Sun, and 80 miles south-east from Indianapolis. It contains a Methodist church, two general stores, one flouring and saw mill, and several trades and professions. Population 114. Post office established in 1830. BASIL L. COOPER, Postmaster.

Andrew M., school teacher.
Barnes Rev. Jas. S., Methodist pastor.
Berton Wm., cooper.
Billingsly J., resident farmer.
Bomaster Henry, prop’r saw mill.
Calhoon John C., butcher.
Clark Joseph, cooper.
Cofield Robert, auctioneer.
COOPER BASIL L., JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.
Cooper D. W., daguerrean artist.
Cooper T. N., dealer in groceries.
Frick Mrs. Jane E., dress maker.
Gerard J. B., physician and surgeon.
Gerard Wm., resident farmer.
Gregg Richard, attorney at law.
Holliday C., boot and shoe maker.
Holliday C., hide and leather dealer.
Johnson Alexander, harness and saddle maker.
Linn Joel, resident farmer.
McPherson William, stone and brick mason.
Maryman A. Y., township trustee.
Prather B. R., physician and surgeon.
Ray John, resident farmer.
Steel Samuel, blacksmith.
Stockdale Jos., blacksmith.
Stump Wm., tailor.
Wilber A. & R., general merchants and lumber dealers.

RISING SUN,

A prominent post town, and the capital of Ohio county, handsomely situated on the Ohio river, 35 miles below Cincinnati, and about 100 miles south-east from Indianapolis. It was laid out in 1810, and is a place of considerable business, containing the county buildings, one Catholic and six Protestant churches, several schools and benevolent institutions, a weekly newspaper, and numerous mercantile and manufacturing branches, including several mills, a large cotton and woolen factory, foundries, distilleries, furniture manufacturers, &c. Population 2,000.

COUNTY OFFICERS.

Common Pleas Judge, John J. Hayden.
Clerk, John R. Ross.
Treasurer, R. W. Jones.
Auditor, O. H. Miller.
Recorder, Wm. Elliott.
Sheriff, Thos. H. Gilmore.
Coroner, Theophilus Jones.
Surveyor, E. B. Hunt.
Commissioners, C. Marble, H. Baricklow, and H. Anderson.

Alphabetical List of Professions , Trades, Etc.

Babb & Lemmon, editors and proprietors Indiana Weekly Visitor, cor. Main and Front.
Baxter J. S., boot and shoe shop, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Berkshire William, blacksmith, Fifth, bet. Walnut and Poplar.
Berkshire Wm., justice of peace, Fifth.
Best Mrs. S., millinery and dress making, Front, bet. Main and Second.
Birdzell C., meat store, Main, bet. Walnut and Market.
Calkin Miss L, millinery and fancy goods, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
CITY HOTEL, CHARLES REOHM, PROPRIETOR, FRONT, BET. MAIN AND SECOND. (See card, p. 389.)
Clark Eli, watch maker and jeweler, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Clore Wm., blacksmith and plow maker, Walnut, bet. First and Second.
Corwine Rev. J. D. H., Universalist pastor, Grand, bet. First and Second.
Cullen Wm., merchant tailor, 10 Main.
Cullen & Grace, dealers in drugs, medicines, chemicals, &c., Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
DODD H. E. & SON, STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS, MAIN, BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
Downey A. C., attorney and counselor at law, 10 Main.
Downey H. A., attorney at law and notary public, 10 Main.
DUNNE P. J., WATCH MAKER AND DEALER IN JEWELRY AND SILVER WARE, 2 MAIN.
Elliott Israel, blacksmith, cor. Front and Walnut.
Elliott Wm., county recorder, office Court House.
English Oliver, stone and brick mason, cor. Broad Alley and Second.
Enoch A. C., boot and shoe maker, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Espy H. S. & H., dealers in groceries, produce, queensware, &c., cor. Main and Market.
Fisher D., boot and shoe manufacturer, 14 Main.
French John J. & Co., grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Front.
Garey Enos, cabinet maker, Market, bet. Main and Grand.
GAREY JOHN W., BAKER, GROCER, AND CONFECTIONER, MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
Gillespie William, physician and surgeon, Market, bet. Main and Second.
Gilmore Thomas H., county sheriff, Main, west of Mulberry.
Grace J. & Son, groceries, produce, queensware, boots, shoes, &c., Market, bet. Main and Second.
Hall Frank, bakery, 4 Main.
Hall Wm. T., carpenter and builder, cor. Main and Market.
Harris John, carpenter and builder, Market, bet. Main and Fourth.
Hathaway B. J., prop’r Aurora and Lawrenceburg Telegraph Line, Main, bet. Front and Market.
HATHAWAY & CO., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN DRY GOODS, GROCERIES, HARDWARE, IRON, NAILS, QUEENSWARE, GLASSWARE, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, CAPS, &c., &c., MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
Hayden John J., Common Pleas judge, attorney at law and insurance agent, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Herdegen Adam, prop’r wharf boat, Levee, bet. Main and Second.
Hewitt J., groceries and provisions, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Horsfall Thos, tailor, cor. Main and Market.
Indiana Weekly Visitor, Babb & Lemmon, editors and prop’rs, corner Main and Front.
Jelly J. S., attorney at law, Main, between Market and Walnut.
Jessup D. H., physician and surgeon, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Jones H. J., groceries and produce, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Jones R. W., county treasurer, cor. Main and Market.
Jones Theophilus, county coroner, Walnut, bet. Main and Second.
Jones & Sill, manufacturers stoves, copper, tin and sheet iron ware, corner Main and Front.
McAVOY & BROTHER, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS, PAINTS, OILS, &c., MAIN, BET. FRONT AND MARKET.
McClure Institute, F. J. Gregory, librarian, R. G. Yonge, pres’t, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
McKibbin C. T., physician and surgeon, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Massey Mrs. E. J., milliner and mantua maker, Front, bet. Main and Walnut.
Marble Ira T., grocery and oyster saloon, 4 Main.
Marquett & Mack, saddle and harness makers, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Martin Richard, manufacturer of saddles, harness, collars, &c., Main, bet. Market and Front.
Merrill H., blacksmith, corner Grand and Walnut.
Miles W., dealer in books and stationery, 14 Main.
Miller O. H., county auditor, office Court House.
MONROE WM., GROCER, PRODUCE AND COMMISSION MERCHANT, 6 MAIN.
Moore Rev. Wm., Presbyterian Church, (O. S.,) cor. Front and High.
Morgan B., hat and cap store, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Reister & Co., prop’rs foundry and iron shop, 12 Main.
REOHM CHARLES, PROP’R CITY HOTEL, FRONT BET. MAIN AND SECOND. (See card, p. 380.)
Rising Sun Insurance Co., S. Hathaway, president, B. J. Hathaway, secretary, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Ross Jno. R., county clerk, office Court House.
Schofield Joseph, prop’r carding and spinning woolen factory, cor. Front and Fifth.
Scoggin & Wilber, grocers and produce dealers, cor. Main and Market.
Seward Samuel, dealer in lumber and coal, cor. Main and Market.
Smith Wm. H., carpenter and builder, cor. Fourth and Market.
Snyder John H., baker and confectioner, 18 Main.
Steele Wm., blacksmith, Main, opp. Court House.
STEWART S. H., ATTORNEY AT LAW AND NOTARY PUBLIC, MAIN, BET. MARKET AND WALNUT.
Sullivan W. H., physician and surgeon, cor. Main and Market.
Summers Thomas, dealer in stoves, tin, copper and sheet iron ware, cor. Main and Walnut.
Talbott J. W., prop’r steam flouring mill, cor. Main and Front.
Tevis Rev. Jas., pastor, M. E. Church, Walnut, bet. Main and Second.
Thompson Platt, dealer in stoves, tin and sheet iron ware, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Tiers Rev. M., pastor Christian Church, Main, bet. Walnut and High.
ULREY J. B., SURGEON DENTIST, AT HOME ON MONDAYS AND TUESDAYS; IN AURORA ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY; IN LAWRENCEBURG FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
Ulrey Stephen, postmaster, Main, between Market and Walnut.
Walker J. S., manufacturer and dealer in boots, shoes, rubbers, &c., Main, bet. Front and Market.
Wells J. C., general store, cor. Main and Market.
Whitlock J. T., undertaker and cabinet maker, Main, bet. Market and Walnut.
Williams H. T., physician and surgeon, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Works Jno. J., grocery and provision dealer, Main, bet. Market and Front.
Wright E. H., prop’r steam flouring and saw mill, cor. Front and Second.
Wright J., shaving saloon, Main, between Front and Market.
Wright Nathaniel, blacksmith, cor. Second and Walnut.
Yonge R. G., president McClure Institute, Main, bet. Front and Market.
Yonge R. S., chair maker, Main, between Market and Walnut.
Zieler J. & Co., dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, Main, bet. Front and Market.

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