Graybill - Daniel
Source: H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana. (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 464
In September 1838 Mr. Daniel GRAYBILL came to this County and
settled in Scott Twp. Here he bought a farm and engaged in farming. In
1840 he built a sawmill and engaged in preparing lumber with which the
pioneers could replace the cabins with more suitable and commodious
houses. In about 1848 he added a gristmill to his enterprise. In September 1880, he sold his farm and came to Ladoga and now lives a retired life.
He was born in Va, Nov 13, 1810. On Feb 9, 1832 he was married to Miss Elizabeth
FRANKEBARGER also a native of Va who died Feb 6, 1873. Aug 2, 1873 he was
married to Mrs. Elizabeth MASTERSON, a daughter of John F. LANE.
Mr.
Graybill is the father of 6 children one of whom, Samuel F was b. in
Ohio May 5, 1837. In 1838 he came with his parents to this County. His
education was limited as far as school advantages were concerned, but it was
abundant when hard labor and practical affairs are taken into
consideration.
September 20, 1860 he married Miss Mary C, daughter of Daniel
and Nancy (MYERS) ARNOLD. She was born in Scott Twp, Jan 19, 1839. They
have 4 children: Laurie E; Alice M; Manson and Louie L. Mr. Graybill is now
engaged in farming and stock raising on his excellent farm of 190 acres
NW of Ladoga which, with its beautiful growth of timber, its fine,
undulating appearance, and its exquisite improvements and surroundings,
make it one of the most desired homes of Scott Twp - typed by kbz.
Source: Atlas of Montgomery County (Chicago: Beers, 1878) p 52
GRAYBILL, Daniel, was b. in Botetourt County, Va 1810. In 1832, he
marr. Miss Elizabeth FRANKEBARGER, who bore him 11 children, 5 sons and 6
daus. He removed with his family to Montgomery Co, Ohio in 1834, where
he bought and improved a small farm. In 1838, he sold his farm for
considerably more than he gave for it, and removed to Indiana and
settled on Corn Stalk Creek, Montgomery Co. Here he carried on farming
and milling.
By industry, economy and skillful management, he acquired
all his wealth, which consists of several fine farms and money at
interest. He has given his children $4,000 and furniture for
housekeeping, and has enough left to make him comfortable the remainder
of his life. His success in business is, to a great extent, due to his
paying cash for what he bought. Mr. Graybill joined the regular Baptist Church
in 1866, and has since been an attentive and useful member of that
Church. In 1873, his wife died and in August of the same year, he
married Mrs. Elizabeth MASTERSON, of Ladoga. He has 27 grandchildren and
3 great grandchildren to cheer him in his old age, and his health
promises him many years yet of this life. - typed by kbz