saac W. Whitney. Mr. Whitney, who is at present one of the township trustees for Franklin County --- from the township of Springfield --- was born in Metamora Township, Franklin County, Indiana, November 17, 1846, and was reared to farm labor, receiving a good common school education. His parents were Asa T. and Polly A. (Vincent) Whitney, both of whom were born in Franklin County. Our subject's paternal grandfather was Jerry Whitney, and his good wife, whose maiden name was Clarissa Tyler, was the daughter of Nathan and Olive Tyler, both natives of Vermont, where she also was born. Jerry Whitney was from New York, and his marriage to Clarissa Tyler was solemnized in Franklin County, Indiana. Jerry Whitney came to Indiana, a single man, when the country was first being settled. The savage Indian tribes yet roamed over their once free and happy hunting grounds. He improved the farm where our subject now resides. He was well and favorably known in this portion of Indiana. He was a minister of the Primitive Baptist Church and was numbered among the pioneer preachers of this section of Indiana. He conducted religious services at scores of the primitive log cabin homes and at log cabin "churches." He was well known and beloved for his devotion to his Master's cause. He died in this county, but was away from his home holding services. He had preached on Saturday and was to preach again Sunday, but was unable to do so, and was called from his earthly home to the reward awaiting the truly good and faithful. His remains were brought home and buried in Big Cedar Baptist Cemetery. His death took place December 8, 1854. His only child was Asa T., the father of our subject.

Asa T. Whitney, the father of Isaac W., of this review, was born January 20, 1823, and was reared on his father's forest farm. He received his early education from his devoted Christian parents, remaining with them until his marriage, when he bought a farm and settled thereon. In 1861 he sold his place and moved to Douglas County, Illinois, where he bought another place and remained there until 1871, sold and again became a resident of Indiana, this time settling in Fayette County. Later he sold out, and bought property in Blooming Grove Township, where he and his estimable wife still reside. Politically he affiliates with the Democratic Party, and while a resident of Illinois he held the office of county commissioner several terms, discharging his official duties to the satisfaction of all. He has made farming his chief business. Of late he has paid special attention to the growing of stock, including sheep. He holds to the primitive faith of his fathers, is stern in his general deportment, but is broad-minded, and is genial and social with friends, as well as charitable toward all the worthy poor.

His wife, Polly A. (Vincent) Whitney, of Fayette County, the daughter of pioneer parents, was one of the following family of children: Samuel, William, Jerry, and Polly A., the mother of our subject. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Whitney's children were: William, of Arcola, Illinois; Isaac W., the subject of this sketch; Jerry H., of Fairfield Township; and John K., at the homestead.

Isaac W. Whitney, our subject, was born in this county and accompanied his parents on their several moves. While he lived in Illinois he returned to Brookville and married, taking his bride to the Prairie State and settling on a farm. He was married in 1869, and sold out in 1871, returning to Brookville where he engaged in the grocery business, which he only followed a short time, then selling out. He next sold sewing machines, traveling in this capacity for one year, after which he bought another farm and settled thereon, remaining until 1881, when he sold out and bought where he now resides. He was induced to make this move on account of his desire to care for his grandmother. He has eighty acres, all well improved. Mr. Whitney is a stanch Democrat and uses his influence to further the party ends. He has filled many minor offices in his township. In 1894 he was selected by the people of Springfield Township as its financier; he was also elected to the office of trustee, which office he is filling with credit and to the satisfaction of all interested. He carried on general farming and raises stock.

Concerning his domestic relations, it may be remarked that he married Queen V. Stoops, born in 1852, the daughter of James Stoops, whose wife was at the time of her marriage to him Mrs. Stringer. Both of the above families were early-day settlers in this county. James Stoops was a farmer, and later engaged in mercantile business at Wabash. He then returned to Brookville and filled the office of constable. He was a soldier in the war of the Rebellion, serving his country well; such service, however, impaired his health, so that in the latter part of his life he was not able-bodied. He died at Brookville, in 1875, aged sixty-two years. He was the son of David and Abigal Stoops, who came direct from Kentucky to this county. They were both natives of Pennsylvania. He was among the very earliest settlers in this part of the state. David was twice married, and the fruits of these marriage unions were twenty-five children --- fourteen sons and eleven daughters. James was born of the first marriage and the latter's children were: Martha, Mrs. M. Quick; Margaret, Mrs. William Wilson; Richard, a farmer; Queen V., wife of our subject; John, who died when a young man; and Mary, who died single. After the death of his former companion he married a widow, by the name of Ruth Britt, by whom three children were born: Arthur; Mary, wife of Rev. A. Gagle, a Presbyterian clergyman of New Mexico; and Cora, now Mrs. Dietz.

Our subject and his wife became the parents of three children: Clarence, who passed away in the tender years of his life, before care had yet come to mar his pleasure; Jennie, the wife of J. C. Goudy; and Mattie A., who is still single, and who keeps house for her father. The wife and mother passed from earth March 17, 1893, a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Whitney also is a Baptist and in fraternal connections he is an honored member of Mount Carmel Lodge, No. 419, Knights of Pythias.