Biography of Samuel Learned, page 16, Atlas of DeKalb County, Indiana, J. H. Beers & Co., Chicago, Ill., 1880 Samuel Learned, (deceased), a son of Samuel Learned and Polly Fowler; was born in Grafton County, N. H., February 29, 1812. Was married in his native State, to a Miss Stevens, by whom he had two children-Frances, deceased, and Helen, deceased. On January 6, 1842, he was married to Sarah Beard, of DeKalb County, Ind.; children-Oliver P., Mary M., Sarah S., Rocila A. (deceased), George A. (deceased). Mr. Learned’s father was at one time a well-to-do farmer, but, in after years, misfortune overtook him, and he lost nearly all his property. The subject of this sketch left home for the West a poor man, and, as his means were limited, he made a stop in New York State, where he earned sufficient money to enable him to reach Ohio, where he again “hired out,” and, after a time, pursued his course westward to Pretty Prairie, and subsequently to Richland Township, Steuben County, where he entered 140 acres of land; he then returned to Pretty Prairie, set to work and got together provision sufficient for one year, then returned to this land and began the necessary preparation for a home in the wilderness. That the country was quite new, is attested by the fact that Abraham Beecher brought to the county the first scythes, and Mr. Learned made the woodwork and cut nearly all the wheat for miles around, for some three or four yeas. After remaining a time on this farm, growing a fine orchard from the seed and making many improvements, he moved on to the farm in this township, on which he resided at the time of his death, which occurred February 15, 1880. During his residence here, he was a public-spirited and influential citizen; was Justice of the Peace for many years, also Land Appraiser for the county; a man always trustworthy, whose word was as good as any banknote. Mrs. Learned is an estimable lady, at the present time in poor health. Her only son, Oliver P., has taken charge of the farm since the death of his father, and is now her comfort and support. Submitted by: Arlene Goodwin Auburn, Indiana Agoodwin@ctlnet.com