NATHAN K. GREEN is a native of Addison County, Vt., was born in February, 1820; his parents being Truman and Polly (Kinsley) Green. He is one of a family of twelve children, but four of whom are now living. The Greens are of Celtic, and the Kinsleys of Scottish descent. The father served two years as a substitute in the war of 1812. He emigrated to Jefferson County, N.Y., in 1821, and to Sandusky County, Ohio, in 1834. In about 1842, he moved to Ottawa County, Ohio, and in 1856 to St. Joseph County, Mich., near Burr Oak. Some eight or nine years later he came to La Grange County. At the end of three years, he returned to Ottawa County, Ohio, where his wife died. In 1877, he came back to Johnson Township, but went to Ohio soon after, and the the following year came back to Johnson Township, and reside until his death, in September, 1879. When Nathan K. Green was fifteen years old, he fired to a farmer in Huron County, Ohio, and afterward to one in Erie County, same State. In March, 1841, he married Miss Mary Thomas. This lady bore her husband six children - William, John, George, Mary, Champ and Sarah - William and Mary being dead. Mrs. Green died in February, 1870. The family moved to La Grange County, in 1843, settling first in Lima Township, but in June, 1847, removing to Johnson Township. Here he has since resided, having built a comfortable home. He got his start working by the day. He now owns ninety acres of good land. His second and present wife is Maria, daughter of Daniel Martin, and widow of John Stoner, who at his death, left two children - Arthur and Andrew E. They were married in June, 1871, and by this union have one son - Nathan Clair. Mrs. Green was born in New Jersey February, 1836, and is a Free-Will Baptist. Mr. Green is a Republican, and has held various official positions in the township.

Source: "1882 History LaGrange County, Indiana" by F.A.Battey & Co.., - Johnson Township