Cyrus L. and Martha A. Posey
Cyrus Lafayette and Martha Amanda (Poisel) Posey are buried in the Medaryville Town Cemetery, Medaryville, White Post Township, Pulaski County Indiana.
Here is the entry from the "Biographical History of Tippecanoe, White, Pulaski and Jasper Counties" concerning the couple. The "tasteful residence" mentioned below is the beautiful house on Ridge Street:
"Cyrus L. Posey is one of the most reliable and enterprising businessmen of Medaryville. He is a native of Jasper County and a representative of an old colonial family that was founded in Virginia at an early day. His father, John Posey, was born in Virginia and was a farmer by occupation. When a young man he came to Indiana, and was married in Rush County to Ruth P. Whitaker, also a native of the Old Dominion. After their marriage they removed to Jasper County, becoming pioneer settlers of that locality. There the father transformed a tract of wild land into a richly cultivated farm, whereon he spent his remaining days, his death occurring in 1857. His children were William, Thomas, John, James, Cyrus, George and Sarah. Of these William, John and James died of scarlet fever. June 14, 15 and 16, 1850, respectively, and George died at the age of thirty years.
"Cyrus L. Posey, whose name introduces this review, was born in Gillam Township, Jasper County, on the 5th of December 1849, and was reared upon a farm, early becoming familiar with all the labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. The educational privileges afforded him were only those of the common schools of the neighborhood, but reading and observation, combined with experience in the practical affairs of life, have made him a well-informed man. He chose farming as the occupation to which he wished to devote his energies, and for some years was identified with the agricultural interests of Jasper County.
"On the 30th of August 1868, Mr. Posey was united in marriage, in Gillam Township, Jasper County, to Miss Martha A. Poisel, who was born in Champaign County, Ohio, October 17, 1848, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Hess) Poisel. On both the paternal and maternal sides the families are of sturdy Pennsylvania-Dutch stock. Henry Poisel was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, October 1, 1800, and in 1830 removed to Champaign County, Ohio. He was twice married, both times in the Old Dominion, and his children of the first union were George, Jeremiah, Nancy and Mary. For his second wife he chose Mary Hess, and their children were Indiana, Francis M., Eliza J., Martha A., and Henrietta. On removing to Champaign County, Mr. and Mrs. Poisel located on a farm where they resided for about twenty years. In 1850 they removed to Jasper County, where Mr. Poisel purchased one hundred and twenty acres of partially improved land, to which he added until he was the owner of a quarter section. He transformed the raw prairie into rich and fertile fields, made a pleasant home, and had there a valuable property. He made it his place of abode until called to his final rest, his death occurring May 5, 1886. Both he and his wife were members of the Methodist Church, and he was a substantial farmer and worthy citizen, highly respected by all who knew him.
"After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Posey located on the old Posey homestead, and six children came to bless their union: Mary T., Lettie A., Otis J. (who died in infancy) Ora F., Etta L. and Gertrude. On leaving the old home place Mr. Posey removed to another farm in the same township and there successfully carried on agricultural pursuits until December, 1881, when he came to Medaryville, since which time he has been engaged in general merchandising here. He has prospered in this undertaking and now has a well-appointed store and a liberal patronage. Mr. Posey is truly a self-made man, owing his prosperity solely to his own efforts. He started out upon his business career empty-handed, and after a time began to buy game and produce and ship it to the commission merchants. In this way he acquired a small capital of two hundred and thirty dollars and with this he began general merchandising, but by close attention to business, careful management and unremitting diligence he has built up a large business and is accounted one of the leading merchants of Pulaski County. In addition to this he owns some valuable business property and a very tasteful residence in Medaryville. In the mercantile establishment he is now associated in business with his son-in-law, Frank D. Baughman, who wedded his daughter Mary.
"Both Mr. and Mrs. Posey are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has served as class-leader. They take an active part in its work, contribute liberally to its support and do all in their power to promote its growth and insure its success. In his political views Mr. Posey was formerly Republican, but is now identified with the Prohibition Party, and is a stanch advocate of the cause of temperance, which he supports both by precept and example. He formerly belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, but is not now affiliated with any lodge. His life has been well spent and his activity in business affairs has brought him a handsome competence, while his integrity and reliability in all the walks of life have won him the warm regard of his friends and the general public."
Cyrus L. and Martha A. Posey
Cyrus Lafayette and Martha Amanda (Poisel) Posey are buried in the Medaryville Town Cemetery, Medaryville, White Post Township, Pulaski County Indiana.
Here is the entry from the "Biographical History of Tippecanoe, White, Pulaski and Jasper Counties" concerning the couple. The "tasteful residence" mentioned below is the beautiful house on Ridge Street:
"Cyrus L. Posey is one of the most reliable and enterprising businessmen of Medaryville. He is a native of Jasper County and a representative of an old colonial family that was founded in Virginia at an early day. His father, John Posey, was born in Virginia and was a farmer by occupation. When a young man he came to Indiana, and was married in Rush County to Ruth P. Whitaker, also a native of the Old Dominion. After their marriage they removed to Jasper County, becoming pioneer settlers of that locality. There the father transformed a tract of wild land into a richly cultivated farm, whereon he spent his remaining days, his death occurring in 1857. His children were William, Thomas, John, James, Cyrus, George and Sarah. Of these William, John and James died of scarlet fever. June 14, 15 and 16, 1850, respectively, and George died at the age of thirty years.
"Cyrus L. Posey, whose name introduces this review, was born in Gillam Township, Jasper County, on the 5th of December 1849, and was reared upon a farm, early becoming familiar with all the labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. The educational privileges afforded him were only those of the common schools of the neighborhood, but reading and observation, combined with experience in the practical affairs of life, have made him a well-informed man. He chose farming as the occupation to which he wished to devote his energies, and for some years was identified with the agricultural interests of Jasper County.
"On the 30th of August 1868, Mr. Posey was united in marriage, in Gillam Township, Jasper County, to Miss Martha A. Poisel, who was born in Champaign County, Ohio, October 17, 1848, a daughter of Henry and Mary (Hess) Poisel. On both the paternal and maternal sides the families are of sturdy Pennsylvania-Dutch stock. Henry Poisel was born in Berkeley County, Virginia, October 1, 1800, and in 1830 removed to Champaign County, Ohio. He was twice married, both times in the Old Dominion, and his children of the first union were George, Jeremiah, Nancy and Mary. For his second wife he chose Mary Hess, and their children were Indiana, Francis M., Eliza J., Martha A., and Henrietta. On removing to Champaign County, Mr. and Mrs. Poisel located on a farm where they resided for about twenty years. In 1850 they removed to Jasper County, where Mr. Poisel purchased one hundred and twenty acres of partially improved land, to which he added until he was the owner of a quarter section. He transformed the raw prairie into rich and fertile fields, made a pleasant home, and had there a valuable property. He made it his place of abode until called to his final rest, his death occurring May 5, 1886. Both he and his wife were members of the Methodist Church, and he was a substantial farmer and worthy citizen, highly respected by all who knew him.
"After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Posey located on the old Posey homestead, and six children came to bless their union: Mary T., Lettie A., Otis J. (who died in infancy) Ora F., Etta L. and Gertrude. On leaving the old home place Mr. Posey removed to another farm in the same township and there successfully carried on agricultural pursuits until December, 1881, when he came to Medaryville, since which time he has been engaged in general merchandising here. He has prospered in this undertaking and now has a well-appointed store and a liberal patronage. Mr. Posey is truly a self-made man, owing his prosperity solely to his own efforts. He started out upon his business career empty-handed, and after a time began to buy game and produce and ship it to the commission merchants. In this way he acquired a small capital of two hundred and thirty dollars and with this he began general merchandising, but by close attention to business, careful management and unremitting diligence he has built up a large business and is accounted one of the leading merchants of Pulaski County. In addition to this he owns some valuable business property and a very tasteful residence in Medaryville. In the mercantile establishment he is now associated in business with his son-in-law, Frank D. Baughman, who wedded his daughter Mary.
"Both Mr. and Mrs. Posey are consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which he has served as class-leader. They take an active part in its work, contribute liberally to its support and do all in their power to promote its growth and insure its success. In his political views Mr. Posey was formerly Republican, but is now identified with the Prohibition Party, and is a stanch advocate of the cause of temperance, which he supports both by precept and example. He formerly belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, but is not now affiliated with any lodge. His life has been well spent and his activity in business affairs has brought him a handsome competence, while his integrity and reliability in all the walks of life have won him the warm regard of his friends and the general public."