Thomas J. Stipes

THOMAS J. STIPES,

One of the early citizens of Jefferson Township, was born in Jefferson County, Ind., February 16, 1819. Came to Boone County March 7, 1845. He was married to Martha Sanford, daughter of William R. Sanford, one of the pioneers of the county. Mr. Stipes is one of the best farmers; takes great delight in agriculture and raising and caring for stock of all kinds. He has one of the finest deer parks in the county and has it well stocked with all sizes of deer, from the spotted fawn to the fleet-footed buck. Mr. and Mrs. Stipes have no children. Mr. Sanford, Mrs. Stipes’ father, is living with them. Mr. Stipes’ father’s name was Joseph Stipes, died February 12, 1858, is buried at Shannondale Cemetery in Montgomery County. His mother’s name, before marriage, was Mary A. Stone, she died in January, 1863, is also buried at the Shannondale Cemetery. Mr. Stipes lives in Jefferson Township near the Montgomery County line.

Source Citation: Boone County Biographies [database online] Boone County INGenWeb. 2007. <http://www.rootsweb.com/~inboone> Original data: Harden & Spahr. "Early life and times in Boone County, Indiana." Lebanon, Indiana. May, 1887, p. 372.

Transcribed by: Julie S. Townsend - July 7, 2007