Milton Hendricks married Mary E. Sparks on March 12, 1858 in Hendricks Co., Indiana.
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Milton Hendricks is a native of Jefferson County, Ind., born June 13, 1831, a son of John and Linda M. (Buchanan) Hendricks. When he was three years old his parents moved to Hendricks County and located in Liberty Township, where they lived till their death.
His father entered forty acres of wild land, which was the nucleus of the home in the new county. Five of a large family of children are living — Sarah A., Milton, Catherine, Harriet and Ros ana. Milton Hendricks was reared on a pioneer farm, receiving but a limited education. After leaving home he engaged in farming for himself, till the breaking out of the Rebellion. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry, and participated in many important battles and skirmishes. He was wounded in his left ankle joint, and was obliged to have his foot amputated. He was honorably discharged in February, 1863, and after his return home again engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 107 acres, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He is a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of the county and has been elected to different positions of trust and responsibility.
Mr. Hendricks was married March 14, 1858, to Mary E. Sparks, daughter of Galen and Lydia Sparks, early settlers of Hendricks County. To them have been born eight children, six of whom are living—Cora A., Myra J., Orestes H., Vada B., Lora M. and Erie G. Mary and Charles T. are deceased.
- History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities Pages: 476-477
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Milton Hendricks is a native of Jefferson County, Ind., born June 13, 1831, a son of John and Linda M. (Buchanan) Hendricks. When he was three years old his parents moved to Hendricks County and located in Liberty Township, where they lived till their death.
His father entered forty acres of wild land, which was the nucleus of the home in the new county. Five of a large family of children are living — Sarah A., Milton, Catherine, Harriet and Ros ana. Milton Hendricks was reared on a pioneer farm, receiving but a limited education. After leaving home he engaged in farming for himself, till the breaking out of the Rebellion. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry, and participated in many important battles and skirmishes. He was wounded in his left ankle joint, and was obliged to have his foot amputated. He was honorably discharged in February, 1863, and after his return home again engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 107 acres, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He is a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of the county and has been elected to different positions of trust and responsibility.
Mr. Hendricks was married March 14, 1858, to Mary E. Sparks, daughter of Galen and Lydia Sparks, early settlers of Hendricks County. To them have been born eight children, six of whom are living—Cora A., Myra J., Orestes H., Vada B., Lora M. and Erie G. Mary and Charles T. are deceased.
- History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities Pages: 476-477
Milton Hendricks married Mary E. Sparks on March 12, 1858 in Hendricks Co., Indiana.
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Milton Hendricks is a native of Jefferson County, Ind., born June 13, 1831, a son of John and Linda M. (Buchanan) Hendricks. When he was three years old his parents moved to Hendricks County and located in Liberty Township, where they lived till their death.
His father entered forty acres of wild land, which was the nucleus of the home in the new county. Five of a large family of children are living — Sarah A., Milton, Catherine, Harriet and Ros ana. Milton Hendricks was reared on a pioneer farm, receiving but a limited education. After leaving home he engaged in farming for himself, till the breaking out of the Rebellion. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry, and participated in many important battles and skirmishes. He was wounded in his left ankle joint, and was obliged to have his foot amputated. He was honorably discharged in February, 1863, and after his return home again engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 107 acres, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He is a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of the county and has been elected to different positions of trust and responsibility.
Mr. Hendricks was married March 14, 1858, to Mary E. Sparks, daughter of Galen and Lydia Sparks, early settlers of Hendricks County. To them have been born eight children, six of whom are living—Cora A., Myra J., Orestes H., Vada B., Lora M. and Erie G. Mary and Charles T. are deceased.
- History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities Pages: 476-477
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Milton Hendricks is a native of Jefferson County, Ind., born June 13, 1831, a son of John and Linda M. (Buchanan) Hendricks. When he was three years old his parents moved to Hendricks County and located in Liberty Township, where they lived till their death.
His father entered forty acres of wild land, which was the nucleus of the home in the new county. Five of a large family of children are living — Sarah A., Milton, Catherine, Harriet and Ros ana. Milton Hendricks was reared on a pioneer farm, receiving but a limited education. After leaving home he engaged in farming for himself, till the breaking out of the Rebellion. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the Seventy-ninth Indiana Infantry, and participated in many important battles and skirmishes. He was wounded in his left ankle joint, and was obliged to have his foot amputated. He was honorably discharged in February, 1863, and after his return home again engaged in agricultural pursuits. He owns a fine farm of 107 acres, and his improvements are among the best in the township. He is a prominent and highly esteemed citizen of the county and has been elected to different positions of trust and responsibility.
Mr. Hendricks was married March 14, 1858, to Mary E. Sparks, daughter of Galen and Lydia Sparks, early settlers of Hendricks County. To them have been born eight children, six of whom are living—Cora A., Myra J., Orestes H., Vada B., Lora M. and Erie G. Mary and Charles T. are deceased.
- History of Hendricks County, Indiana: Together with Sketches of Its Cities Pages: 476-477
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