Ham.Moses.F.1827.Bourbon.BIOS

MOSES F. HAM was born in Bourbon County, Ky., July 1, 1827.  His father was
Michael Ham, a native of Virginia, and settled with his parents in Kentucky
when but a child.  his mother was Miss Elizabeth Mathers, and their wedding
occurred in April, 1819.  Of their family of ten children, only five are now
living.  Moses F. moved to Orange County in the fall of 1844, and located
near Orangeville, where he remained until the spring of 1870.  At that time
he moved to French Lick Township, and has made that his home ever since.  On
January 6, 1859, he married Amanda J. Bruner, who has borne him a family of
eight children, all living.  Mrs. Ham was born October 8, 1838, a daughter
of Alfred and Mary (Wilson) Bruner.  Mr. Ham is a tanner by trade, although
for the last twenty years he has not worked any at that business.  In early
life he received but a common school education.  He is a member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, and belongs to the society of Odd Fellows.  In
politics he is a Republican, and was County Commissioner for one term.

"HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA"  GOODSPEED BROS.
1884.



Submitted by: Diana Flynn <ivie@tima.com>
Date: Tues, 08 Jul 1997