Lewis Hauser

LEWIS HAUSER.

Among the pioneers of Boone County, we would not forget Lewis Hauser. He was born in South Carolina, on September 14, 1804; was married to Levina Stultz, November 4, 1827. Mr. H. came first to Bartholomew County, Indiana, where he remained only a few months; then to Marion County, where he lived a short time. In 1836 he came to Little Eagle Creek, since which time he has made his home in the county. No man stands higher in the county than does Mr. M. Retired in his ways, it is true, but after a long life of usefulness none dare say anything against his integrity. He knows all about pioneer life. Came poor to the new home; afterwards he developed it into a fine farm. He is now living a retired life at Whitestown, with the consciousness of having wronged no man. Mrs. H. died February 28, 1856. Mr. H. was the second time married to Laura J. Lewis, January, 1857. She died February 25, 1881. Buried at the Lutheran Cemetery, in Union Township. The following are his children’s names: John L., died in North Carolina; Martha T., married to Rev. John Good; reside near Whitestown; married March 26, 1841. Mary L., died, aged seventeen years; buried at the Lutheran Cemetery, in Union County. Charles E., married to Leonia Neese; died, aged thirty-four years; buried at Lutheran Cemetery; Julia A., died aged six years; George, married to Levina Nesee [sic]; resides south of Whitestown a short distance. He was county auditor four years. Leander, married Mary Lucas; died in Texas, May, 1869. Amanda E., married to William Beeler; died May 11, 1878. Mr. H. is now in his eighty-fourth year, and, everything considered, is quite well preserved. He has been physically one of the finest made men in the county, weighing two hundred pounds, six feet high, and well proportioned. Long may this old pioneer live.

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, pp. 299-300
Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 28, 2007