Martin Lloyd
For many years a resident of Grant County, Indiana, Martin Lloyd is one of the most respected citizens of this part of the State. He is the owner of the Sassafras Farm in Franklin Township and has spent his entire life as a farmer in this county. He and his wife are widely known and beloved and hold a prominent place in the regard of the community.
Martin Lloyd was born in Madison County, Indiana, and was a babe of only four weeks when his parents came to Grant County to live. He is the son of David and Hanette (Tudor) Lloyd, who were born in Guilford County, North Carolina, and Ireland, respectively. Both of them came to Indiana from their native places and here they met and married. They first located in Grant County, and settled in Franklin Township. Here they lived until well along in life when they went to Ohio, and in the latter state Mrs. Lloyd died. Her husband then went to Wells County, Indiana, and here he passed away. Nine children were born to David Lloyd and his wife, seven of whom are living, namely, Martin Lloyd; Hannah, who is the wife of William McCulloch, of Keystone, Indiana; Elwood, of Lowell, Indiana; Jasper, a farmer in Wabash County, Indiana; Hiram, who lives near Fairmount, Indiana; Maria, who is the wife of Frank Builheimer of Winchester, Indiana, and Ambeis, who is a farmer in Michigan.
Martin Lloyd was just a baby when he was brought to his new home in Grant County, and so he is practically a native of this county. He received very little education, being forced to go to work as soon as he was able to do anything. From boyhood, therefore, he has earned his own living, and this has been gained as a farmer. Sassafras farm on which he now resides is five miles from the court house in West Marion and he has developed this farm so that it is now one of the good farms of the county.
Mr. Lloyd was united in marriage to Sarah J. Haun on the 30th of June, 1872. Mrs. Lloyd was born in Franklin Township on the 17th of September, 1853, the daughter of Valentine Haun and Elizabeth (Burrier) Haun. Both of her parents were born in Ohio, where they grew up and were married. They came to Indiana in 1850 and settled in Grant County, where they lived during the remainder of their lives. they became the parents of the following children:
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Elizabeth, who is unmarried.
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Sarah J.
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Malinda, who is the wife of Leander Presnell.
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William of Marion, Indiana.
Sarah J. Lloyd was educated in Grant County, attending first the graded schools of Franklin Township and later being a student in the academics at Marion and Fairmount, Indiana. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd, five of whom are living, namely:
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Martha E., who is the wife of frank Smith of Marion, Indiana.
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Samuel B., who married Belle Owens and lives in Franklin Township.
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George, who married May Shockey and makes his home in Franklin Township.
They also have six grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Mr. Lloyd is a member of the Democratic party, but he has never taken an active part in politics. Mrs. Lloyd is active in church affairs. She is a member of the Union Baptist Church and holds her membership in the Ollobine Church in Franklin Township.
Source: Centennial History of Grant County Indiana 1812-1912. The Lewis Publishing Co., 1914, page 1409-10.