Hiram Brenton

Mr. Brenton is one among the early settlers of Clinton Township, coming as early as 1835. He was married to Rachael Wylie, July 4, 1836. Mr. Brenton has resided a long time in Clinton Township. The town of Elizaville was at one time a part of his farm. In person Mr. Brenton is tall, well made, six feet high, and has been an iron man, has done a great deal of hard work. He and his wife have underwent hardships unknown to those now living and enjoying the fruits of their labor. Mr. and Mrs. Brenton are members of the United Presbyterian Church at Mud Creek. The following are their children’s names: Elizabeth C., Oliver and Samuel. Elizabeth married to B. B. Batts; Oliver and Samuel reside at home, the latter married to Ola Cary. Three of their children died in infancy. Buried at the Salem Cemetery in Clinton Township.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 6, 2007
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 239.