William S. Adkins

    William S. Adkins, dealer in meats, Sparta Township, is one of the most wide-awake and accommodating young men of the place; born at Moore's Hill, Dearborn County, Indiana, May 30, 1854. He is one of seven children born to Leonard and Mary (Davis) Adkins, of Moore's Hill, whose sketch appears above. He was educated in the district schools and at Moore's Hill College. He first opened a meat market in 1876, which he continued for a short time only, and afterward turned his attention to farming. In 1878, he again engaged in selling meats, which business he has since followed. He is doing an extensive business here, and is also carrying on a meat market in partnership with his brother, at Osgood. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. In 1880-81, he held the office of marshal of Moore's Hill, and at present is a member of the town board. He is a genial young fellow.

History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.