James Heath

JAMES HEATH.

Mr. Heath was born in Clark County, Ind., October 22, 1822. Came to Boone County in 1860; was married to Elizabeth Neal, December 5, 1844; she died March 6, 1877 ; buried at Center Church. The following are his children's names: William P., resides in Kansas; Margaret C., resides in Boone County; Samuel S., resides in Lebanon, is an active citizen, takes interest in the agricultural society, also in the Midland Railroad; had the honor of driving the last spike on the line, January 22, 1886. Sarah J., resides in Boone County; Isabella, deceased; Louisa, resides in Missouri; Rosana, resides in Shelby County, Ind. Maria M., resides in Boone County; James M., resides in Colorado. His father came to Indiana when it was a territory. James Heath is a stanch Republican and has belonged to the M. E. Church since 1842; all the time a consistent member. He was the second time married to Mary Roax, February 19, 1878; resides four miles east of Lebanon, on the Noblesville gravel road, where he owns a fine farm. Has always been a farmer, until recently, he has been engaged in the dairy business.

Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887, p. 294
Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - June 28, 2007