Atlas of Steuben County, Indiana 1880 P. 52 clm 2 Jackson Township Alcott, Charles Logan, was born in Marion County, Ohio, January 29, 1834, and is he eldest son of Michael and Elizabeth C. Alcott. In 1838, his father removed to Steuben County, Ind., bringing his family. He died in 1845, leaving Charles L., a small boy. Mr. Alcott, father of the subject of this sketch, was a miller by occupation, a native of New Jersey, and a firm adherent to the rules of the Society of Friends or Quakers. In 1852, Mrs. Alcott was married again, to Henry Spangle, and left the old place to the care of Charles L. In 1860, the subject of this sketch was married to Miss Ellen Powers in the State of Michigan, the ceremony taking place January 5, in California Township. By this marriage he has had two children, Frank H. and Emma L. He has applied himself successfully to farming since the farm was left in his care, and is today the owner of 160 acres on the home place, and eighty acres in La Grange County. His mother died in 1873. She was a member of the M.E. Church. His wife's father was a native of Oneida County, N.Y. came to Indiana in 1837, and died in 1872. He was a farmer and surveyor; politically, a Democrat. Her mother, Mrs. Powers, was also a native of New York. She is still living in Northern Michigan, enjoying good health. Mr. Alcott has a fine place, and is well calculated to enjoy life. Submitted by J.A. Childers