He and his wife, Elizabeth, donated the land to form this cemetery.
Montezuma, Indiana, Friday, September 29, 1905
Jesse Houchin was born in Pike County, Ohio, November 10, 1825, died September 17, 1905, making his age 79 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was of Scotch and Welsh ancestry, but for three generations preceding him his paternal ancestors were natives of Virginia. His father, Jesse Houchin, was born in Amhurst county, Virginia June 10, 1770; his grandfather, William Houchin, was born in Buckingham county, as was also his great grandfather, John Houchin. His mother's name was Mary Allisson, daughter of Thomas Allisson, of New York State. Five of his uncles were soldiers in the war of 1812, viz: Moses and Charles Houchin, Jesse, James and Daniel Allisson.
The deceased parents, soon after their marriage, moved to Greenbriar county, West Virginia, and in 1820 to Pike county, Ohio. From their in 1830, they came to Indiana, settling first in Highland township, but soon after moved to Warren county, where they lived for 20 years. He remained with his parents during his boyhood, and in his youth when not employed at work on the farm attended subscription schools. In February 1851, he moved to a farm in Helt township, Vermillion County, Indiana, and there improved a farm, where he spent the remainder of his life. April 9, 1846, he was married to Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of John Jackson. To them were born eight children - Martha S., John S., Mary M., Jessie E., Alice C., Daniel V., William E. and Lawrence B., Daniel, William and Martha are deceased.
Mr. Houchin has been a prominent citizen of Vermillion county for 54 years. He was in no sense a politician, but was interested in promoting the material welfare of his township and county, and was always ready to assist any enterprise worthy of his support. He joined and was taken into full membership with the M. E. church at Spring Hill in 1896 and remained so during the remainder of his life. His remains were interred in the Pisga (Pisgah) cemetery; funeral services at his home, conducted by Revs. Bradenburg and Lake of Hillsdale Friends and relatives from a distance were Judge Jump and E. Malone of Terre Haute; Elisha Houchin, Ohio; Alice Reily, Orva Booker, Hattie Dugger, Lyle Sims, with their families, of Clinton.
The following is courtesy of Carolyn Schwab:
Vermillion County, IN Wills
Book 4, Page 91-93
JESSE HOUCHIN, Vermillion County, IN
1. Pay all my debts and funeral expenses.
2. To my good wife ELIZABETH HOUCHIN all my property real and personal during her natural life.
3. To JOSEPH E. MALONE, FRANK MALONE, ENDORA AIKMAN, OLLIE COLLINS, CLAUDE MALONE and RICHARD MALONE, who are children of my deceased daughter MARTHA S. MALONE, one divided 1/6.
4. To my son JOHN S. HOUCHIN, one divided 1/6.
5. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6.
6. To my daughter MARY M. DAVIS, one divided 1/6.
7. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6. I request that she will this to her son LAWRENCE W. THORNE, as I do not wish her husband FRANK P. THORNE to have any of it.
8. To ORVA BOOKER, the child of my deceased son DANIEL L. HOUCHIN, 1/2 of one divided 1/6.
9. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, I give my coverlet known as the HARRIET McDOWELL coverlet, and my old family bible. I do this because she has been most affectionate and kind and I deeply love her.
10. The 1/2 of 1/6 not mentioned is to be used to pay my debts and funeral expenses.
11. I nominate my son LAWRENCE B. HOUCHIN and my friend JOSHUA JUMP Executors.
Written June 12, 1905
Recorded September 23, 1905
Montezuma, Indiana, Friday, September 29, 1905
Jesse Houchin was born in Pike County, Ohio, November 10, 1825, died September 17, 1905, making his age 79 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was of Scotch and Welsh ancestry, but for three generations preceding him his paternal ancestors were natives of Virginia. His father, Jesse Houchin, was born in Amhurst county, Virginia June 10, 1770; his grandfather, William Houchin, was born in Buckingham county, as was also his great grandfather, John Houchin. His mother's name was Mary Allisson, daughter of Thomas Allisson, of New York State. Five of his uncles were soldiers in the war of 1812, viz: Moses and Charles Houchin, Jesse, James and Daniel Allisson.
The deceased parents, soon after their marriage, moved to Greenbriar county, West Virginia, and in 1820 to Pike county, Ohio. From their in 1830, they came to Indiana, settling first in Highland township, but soon after moved to Warren county, where they lived for 20 years. He remained with his parents during his boyhood, and in his youth when not employed at work on the farm attended subscription schools. In February 1851, he moved to a farm in Helt township, Vermillion County, Indiana, and there improved a farm, where he spent the remainder of his life. April 9, 1846, he was married to Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of John Jackson. To them were born eight children - Martha S., John S., Mary M., Jessie E., Alice C., Daniel V., William E. and Lawrence B., Daniel, William and Martha are deceased.
Mr. Houchin has been a prominent citizen of Vermillion county for 54 years. He was in no sense a politician, but was interested in promoting the material welfare of his township and county, and was always ready to assist any enterprise worthy of his support. He joined and was taken into full membership with the M. E. church at Spring Hill in 1896 and remained so during the remainder of his life. His remains were interred in the Pisga (Pisgah) cemetery; funeral services at his home, conducted by Revs. Bradenburg and Lake of Hillsdale Friends and relatives from a distance were Judge Jump and E. Malone of Terre Haute; Elisha Houchin, Ohio; Alice Reily, Orva Booker, Hattie Dugger, Lyle Sims, with their families, of Clinton.
The following is courtesy of Carolyn Schwab:
Vermillion County, IN Wills
Book 4, Page 91-93
JESSE HOUCHIN, Vermillion County, IN
1. Pay all my debts and funeral expenses.
2. To my good wife ELIZABETH HOUCHIN all my property real and personal during her natural life.
3. To JOSEPH E. MALONE, FRANK MALONE, ENDORA AIKMAN, OLLIE COLLINS, CLAUDE MALONE and RICHARD MALONE, who are children of my deceased daughter MARTHA S. MALONE, one divided 1/6.
4. To my son JOHN S. HOUCHIN, one divided 1/6.
5. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6.
6. To my daughter MARY M. DAVIS, one divided 1/6.
7. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6. I request that she will this to her son LAWRENCE W. THORNE, as I do not wish her husband FRANK P. THORNE to have any of it.
8. To ORVA BOOKER, the child of my deceased son DANIEL L. HOUCHIN, 1/2 of one divided 1/6.
9. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, I give my coverlet known as the HARRIET McDOWELL coverlet, and my old family bible. I do this because she has been most affectionate and kind and I deeply love her.
10. The 1/2 of 1/6 not mentioned is to be used to pay my debts and funeral expenses.
11. I nominate my son LAWRENCE B. HOUCHIN and my friend JOSHUA JUMP Executors.
Written June 12, 1905
Recorded September 23, 1905
He and his wife, Elizabeth, donated the land to form this cemetery.
Montezuma, Indiana, Friday, September 29, 1905
Jesse Houchin was born in Pike County, Ohio, November 10, 1825, died September 17, 1905, making his age 79 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was of Scotch and Welsh ancestry, but for three generations preceding him his paternal ancestors were natives of Virginia. His father, Jesse Houchin, was born in Amhurst county, Virginia June 10, 1770; his grandfather, William Houchin, was born in Buckingham county, as was also his great grandfather, John Houchin. His mother's name was Mary Allisson, daughter of Thomas Allisson, of New York State. Five of his uncles were soldiers in the war of 1812, viz: Moses and Charles Houchin, Jesse, James and Daniel Allisson.
The deceased parents, soon after their marriage, moved to Greenbriar county, West Virginia, and in 1820 to Pike county, Ohio. From their in 1830, they came to Indiana, settling first in Highland township, but soon after moved to Warren county, where they lived for 20 years. He remained with his parents during his boyhood, and in his youth when not employed at work on the farm attended subscription schools. In February 1851, he moved to a farm in Helt township, Vermillion County, Indiana, and there improved a farm, where he spent the remainder of his life. April 9, 1846, he was married to Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of John Jackson. To them were born eight children - Martha S., John S., Mary M., Jessie E., Alice C., Daniel V., William E. and Lawrence B., Daniel, William and Martha are deceased.
Mr. Houchin has been a prominent citizen of Vermillion county for 54 years. He was in no sense a politician, but was interested in promoting the material welfare of his township and county, and was always ready to assist any enterprise worthy of his support. He joined and was taken into full membership with the M. E. church at Spring Hill in 1896 and remained so during the remainder of his life. His remains were interred in the Pisga (Pisgah) cemetery; funeral services at his home, conducted by Revs. Bradenburg and Lake of Hillsdale Friends and relatives from a distance were Judge Jump and E. Malone of Terre Haute; Elisha Houchin, Ohio; Alice Reily, Orva Booker, Hattie Dugger, Lyle Sims, with their families, of Clinton.
The following is courtesy of Carolyn Schwab:
Vermillion County, IN Wills
Book 4, Page 91-93
JESSE HOUCHIN, Vermillion County, IN
1. Pay all my debts and funeral expenses.
2. To my good wife ELIZABETH HOUCHIN all my property real and personal during her natural life.
3. To JOSEPH E. MALONE, FRANK MALONE, ENDORA AIKMAN, OLLIE COLLINS, CLAUDE MALONE and RICHARD MALONE, who are children of my deceased daughter MARTHA S. MALONE, one divided 1/6.
4. To my son JOHN S. HOUCHIN, one divided 1/6.
5. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6.
6. To my daughter MARY M. DAVIS, one divided 1/6.
7. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6. I request that she will this to her son LAWRENCE W. THORNE, as I do not wish her husband FRANK P. THORNE to have any of it.
8. To ORVA BOOKER, the child of my deceased son DANIEL L. HOUCHIN, 1/2 of one divided 1/6.
9. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, I give my coverlet known as the HARRIET McDOWELL coverlet, and my old family bible. I do this because she has been most affectionate and kind and I deeply love her.
10. The 1/2 of 1/6 not mentioned is to be used to pay my debts and funeral expenses.
11. I nominate my son LAWRENCE B. HOUCHIN and my friend JOSHUA JUMP Executors.
Written June 12, 1905
Recorded September 23, 1905
Montezuma, Indiana, Friday, September 29, 1905
Jesse Houchin was born in Pike County, Ohio, November 10, 1825, died September 17, 1905, making his age 79 years, 10 months and 7 days. He was of Scotch and Welsh ancestry, but for three generations preceding him his paternal ancestors were natives of Virginia. His father, Jesse Houchin, was born in Amhurst county, Virginia June 10, 1770; his grandfather, William Houchin, was born in Buckingham county, as was also his great grandfather, John Houchin. His mother's name was Mary Allisson, daughter of Thomas Allisson, of New York State. Five of his uncles were soldiers in the war of 1812, viz: Moses and Charles Houchin, Jesse, James and Daniel Allisson.
The deceased parents, soon after their marriage, moved to Greenbriar county, West Virginia, and in 1820 to Pike county, Ohio. From their in 1830, they came to Indiana, settling first in Highland township, but soon after moved to Warren county, where they lived for 20 years. He remained with his parents during his boyhood, and in his youth when not employed at work on the farm attended subscription schools. In February 1851, he moved to a farm in Helt township, Vermillion County, Indiana, and there improved a farm, where he spent the remainder of his life. April 9, 1846, he was married to Elizabeth Jackson, daughter of John Jackson. To them were born eight children - Martha S., John S., Mary M., Jessie E., Alice C., Daniel V., William E. and Lawrence B., Daniel, William and Martha are deceased.
Mr. Houchin has been a prominent citizen of Vermillion county for 54 years. He was in no sense a politician, but was interested in promoting the material welfare of his township and county, and was always ready to assist any enterprise worthy of his support. He joined and was taken into full membership with the M. E. church at Spring Hill in 1896 and remained so during the remainder of his life. His remains were interred in the Pisga (Pisgah) cemetery; funeral services at his home, conducted by Revs. Bradenburg and Lake of Hillsdale Friends and relatives from a distance were Judge Jump and E. Malone of Terre Haute; Elisha Houchin, Ohio; Alice Reily, Orva Booker, Hattie Dugger, Lyle Sims, with their families, of Clinton.
The following is courtesy of Carolyn Schwab:
Vermillion County, IN Wills
Book 4, Page 91-93
JESSE HOUCHIN, Vermillion County, IN
1. Pay all my debts and funeral expenses.
2. To my good wife ELIZABETH HOUCHIN all my property real and personal during her natural life.
3. To JOSEPH E. MALONE, FRANK MALONE, ENDORA AIKMAN, OLLIE COLLINS, CLAUDE MALONE and RICHARD MALONE, who are children of my deceased daughter MARTHA S. MALONE, one divided 1/6.
4. To my son JOHN S. HOUCHIN, one divided 1/6.
5. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6.
6. To my daughter MARY M. DAVIS, one divided 1/6.
7. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, one divided 1/6. I request that she will this to her son LAWRENCE W. THORNE, as I do not wish her husband FRANK P. THORNE to have any of it.
8. To ORVA BOOKER, the child of my deceased son DANIEL L. HOUCHIN, 1/2 of one divided 1/6.
9. To my daughter ALICE C. THORNE, I give my coverlet known as the HARRIET McDOWELL coverlet, and my old family bible. I do this because she has been most affectionate and kind and I deeply love her.
10. The 1/2 of 1/6 not mentioned is to be used to pay my debts and funeral expenses.
11. I nominate my son LAWRENCE B. HOUCHIN and my friend JOSHUA JUMP Executors.
Written June 12, 1905
Recorded September 23, 1905
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