BIO: Hoopingarner, Simpson S/O Hoopingarner, George-Unknown Co GUTHRIE TOWNSHIP, LAWRENCE COUNTY, INDIANA Page 349 SIMPSON HOOPINGARNER is a native of Guthrie Township, and was born August 19, 1833, being the eldest of ten children of George and Pharibee (Lee) Hoopingarner. The father was a native of Kentucky and the mother of South Carolina, and settlement was made in Indiana in the year 1818. Simpson spent his boyhood at work on his father's farm, obtaining, in the meantime, the rudiments of an education only. When manhood was reached he began life's battle for himself. He was united in marriage with Rebecca J. Barnhill, October 10, 1853, and to these parents three children were born, only two of whom are now living: George W., who married Emily Wikoff, and Joseph. Mrs. Hoopingarner died October 11, 1856, and he married Sarah E. Horner, March 29, 1871. She has borne him six children, as follows: Joseph M., Maggie, Dora, Belona, Elizabeth and Garfield. Mr. Hoopingarner is a prosperous farmer and owns 123 acres of good land. August 12, 1862, he enlisted in Company G, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, and served until July 7, 1865, and was honorably discharged. He was in several hot engagements. He is a Republican and a member of the Masonic fraternity. "HISTORY OF LAWRENCE, ORANGE & WASHINGTON COUNTIES INDIANA" GOODSPEED BROS. 1884. Transcribed by: Diana Flynn Date: Tue, 29 Jul 1997