Lewis Twibell

    Lewis Twibell is a native of Blackford County, Indiana, born May 26, 1842, a son of David and Margaret (Yoho) Twibell, who were among the pioneers of the county. The father was a native of Virginia. He being a farmer our subject was reared to the same avocation, receiving such educational advantages as the district schools of that day afforded.

    He remained on the home farm until twenty-one years of age, and December 3, 1863, he enlisted in the war of the Rebellion, being assigned to Company I, One Hundred and Thirtieth Indiana Infantry. While in the service he participated in the battles of Atlanta, Resaca, Nashville, Jonesboro and others of minor importance. He was discharged in May, 1865, when he returned to Blackford County.

    November 2, 1868, he was married to Miss Philena E. Bowman, of Blackford County, a daughter of Levi and Elizabeth Bowman. They have four children living, as follows -Nora May, Almeda Elizabeth, Charles Levi and Laura Etta.

    Mr. Twibell located on his present farm in 1870, which at that time consisted of forty acres of cleared land. By persevering industry and good management he has added to his original tract until his farm now contains 100 acres, of which eighty-five acres are cleared and under cultivation. His land is well improved, being underlaid with 200 rods of tiling. His residence is comfortable and commodious, and in fact everything about the place indicates the care and thrift of the owner.

    Politically Mr. Twibell affiliates with the Republican party. He is an active and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is superintendent of the Sabbath school. By his fair and honorable dealings he ahs gained the confidence of all who know him, and his genial disposition and cordial manner has won him many friends.

Source: Biographical and Historical Record of Jay and Blackford Counties, Indiana by The Lewis Publishing Company, 1887.