rmsted B. Tharp, born in Virginia, June 12, 1820, died January 27, 1871. He was married in Jackson Township, Wells County, on July 12, 1840, to Irena, daughter of Rezin and Hannah (Mason) Ricketts, who in 1836, removed to Wells County. Mr. Tharp's children begin with Elizabeth J., born April 18, 1841, died September 27, 1845; William H., December 16, 1842, died February 1, 1863; Hannah M., March 30, 1844; Isaac M., March 1, 1846; John W., January 19, 1848; Mary C., September 29, 1849; Rezin R., January 2, 1852; Jonas G., November 17, 1853; Sarah F., October 17, 1855, died May 31, 1856; Nancy B., March 17, 1857; Lucy S., June 5, 1859; Ezra C., June 28, 1861, died March 17, 1870; Amos S., December 28, 1864; Milton M., September 26, 1866. All are married except for Lucy, Amos and Milton. William H. was a member of the 47th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry. Isaac M. was also a member of that company and regiment, participating in every battle in which his regiment was engaged. Previous to Mr. Tharp's death his time was employed as a farmer. He was a resident of Jackson Township, removing to Wells County in 1836. Mrs. Tharp was born in Fairfield county, Ohio on April 3, 1822. Her address is Warren, Huntington County, Indiana. Isaac M. is a minister of the denomination of United Brethren.

Source: Historical Hand Atlas 1881, Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana, page 220.

Submitted by Rex Anderson