Jesse Lindsey bought land in section 12, in the southeast corner of Marion township, April 5, 1836 and again, April 1, 1839. John Lindsey, of the same family bought nearby, January 12, 1837, July 16, 1838 and April 3, 1856. These purchases were near Jasper and Schnellville road. A “colored” manburied near the southeast corner of Marion Township”.