John Wysong

JOHN WYSONG

Was born November 11, 1811, in the old “tar” state of North Carolina. His parents’ names were John Wysong and Elizabeth Wysong (her name was Parker before marriage). The elder Wyson died July 18, 1854, and is buried at Mount’s Run Cemetery. His wife died in 1856, and is also buried at Mount’s Run Cemetery. The subject of this sketch was married to Jane Beaty in North Carolina September 29, 1836, and came to this county in 1839. Mr. Wysong entered part of his land, and where he died June 15, 1886. Mrs. Wysong’s parents died in North Carolina, her mother dying March 12, 1837, and her father, January 31, 1855. The following are the names of the children of John and Jane Wysong: Elizabeth, married to George B. Dulin; William B, married to Lillie Clayman; Lucy, married to John D. Miller; Adolphus, married to Miss Ross; John H., married to Angeline Hubanks; Amanda A., married to John E. Brohard. Mrs. Wysong resides on the old farm, seven miles east of Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. Wysong were members of the Regular Baptist Church. The above family will be remembered as one of the highest respectability.
 

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. 390.

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