Newton Co., IN Biography

Newton County, McClellan Township.  From A History of Warren, Benton, 
Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883.

   DAVID S. CALKINS was born February 9, 1833, in Onondaga County, New
York, being the youngest of three children of David and Maria (Tinker)
Calkins.  His father came in 1840 with his family from Tippecanoe
County, Indiana, where he was Postmaster and Justice of Peace for 
several years. 
   David received his education in the primitive log schoolhouses of 
Tippecanoe County.  He remained on his father's farm until attaining
his majority, when he rented a farm in Kankakee County, Illinois,
working there until 1869, when he came to McClellan Township, Newton
County, Indiana, where he rented farms until 1883, when he purchased
the farm of 160 acres where he now resides.  During several years of 
time, he gave his attention to stock dealing. 
   He was married, June 5, 1851, to Harriet C. Holmes, a native of New
York, and daughter of Israel and Betsey (Shaw) Holmes.  Four children
have been born to them, only one of whom, Anna B., is living.  Those 
deceased were Maria E., David S., and Charles, all of whom died when 
quite young.  Mr. Calkins is a member of Morocco Lodge, No. 372, A.,
F. & A. M.  He is prominent in politics, a Democrat, and has been
Trustee of the Township.



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