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HENRY MCCOY is the son of George McCoy, a native of the Old Dominion, and
was born in Stampers Creek Township, Orange County, Ind., February 19, 1834.
The father was a soldier of the war of 1812 , serving under Gen. Harrison,
and at an early day had settled near Crab Orchard, KY.  He married Lydia
Wolf, and in 1814 came to Stampers Creek, where he lived until his death.
He was a much respected citizen, a member of the Democratic party, and his
family consisted of twelve children. The family endured many hardships in
this new country, the mother on one occasion going alone on horse-back to
Kentucky after seed corn.  Our subject, one of their children, was reared a
farmer, receiving a rudimentary education.  September 27, 1855, he married
Rebecca M., daughter of Shelby and Susanna H. (Throop) Wolf, and they have
these children living:  Jefferson, Harry, James W., Dora E., Delos, Scott
and Lillie;  and these dead:  Guilderoy T., Hettie, George A. and Shelby V.
Mr. McCoy has lived upon his present farm since 1858, and now owns 240 acres
(Paoli Township). He is a Mason and a Democrat, and he and his wife are
members of the Baptist Church.  Mrs. McCoy was born in this county November
24, 1847.  Both families are among the best of the county.

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



Submitted by: Diana Flynn <ivie@tima.com>
Date: Fri, 11 Jul 1997