Joseph Hollingsworth
 

JOSEPH HOLLINGSWORTH The subject of this sketch was born in Union County, Indiana, February 12, 1814. His father's name was also Joseph Hollingsworth. His mother's name was Patcie Smith; came to Washington Township in 1833. They were born in South Carolina. Mr. Hollingsworth, senior, died in March, 1874. Mrs. Hollingsworth in 1877; buried at Sugar Plain Cemetery. Joseph Hollingsworth, the subject of this sketch, of Washington Township, was first married to Eliza Rose, July 27, 1835. The following are his children's names: Cornelius, who died in infancy; Sarah A., died in infancy; Almira, died in infancy; John, died while young; Mary E., married to Miles Hanlon, resides in Iowa; Abram R., married Clara Ball; deceased; buried at Thorntown. Oliver S., died September 22, 1862; Phebe J., married to J. B. Caldwell, resides in Thorntown; Joseph A., resides in Iowa; William N., married to Mary F. Hangerman, resides on the home farm; Elwood M., married to Miss McDowell. Mr. Hollingsworth was the second time married to Elizabeth Mann, June 11, 1863; was the third time married to Caroline Husted, June, 1876; children's names: Ralph Emmett, died in infancy; Lena P., and Nella. Mr. Hollingsworth was the fourth time married to Jane A. Kemper, August 16, 1881. Mr. Hollingsworth belongs to the Baptist Church; was raised a Quaker; has been living on his farm since 1835. It will be noticed that Mr. Hollingsworth is a very much married man, and if the name of Hollingsworth should become lost it will not be his fault. Mr. Hollingsworth resides on the Big Four Railroad, between Hazelrigg Station and Thorntown, where he owns a fine farm.

Submitted by: Jane A. Heine
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana"