Newton Co., IN Biography Newton County, Washington Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. JOHN F. MYERS, son of John and Nancy (Snodgrass) Myers, was born in Jasper County, Indiana, in April, 1838. He attended school and worked on the farm until his marriage, September 30, 1860, to Barbara Bonebrake. To them were born eight children--Nancy E., George H., Rosalie, Lucy J. (deceased), Catherine L., Harvey L., Florence M. and John. Mr. Myers, during the war, enlisted in Company H, One Hundred and Fifty-first Indiana Infantry, but after his discharge returned to his farm. He is a Republican in politics, and in 1882 was elected Township Trustee. He is a Trustee, Steward, and an active member of the United Brethren Church: also, Superintendent of the Sabbath School. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submitted By Gerald Born Email - Wizzofozl0@aol.com