Newton Co., IN Biography PATRICK & ENSLEN, general merchandise, Morocco, Indiana, began business in January, 1881. They have a fine stock of general merchandise and are doing a large and constantly increasing business. WILLIAM A. PATRICK, a native of Fulton County, Indiana was born August 16, 1843, and is one of eleven children of John and Sarah (Burch) Patrick, the former born in Virginia, but moving to Ohio when a boy, where he lived until after his marriage, when he went to Fulton County, Indiana. In 1859, he came to Beaver Township, where he still lives. William received his education in Fulton and Newton Counties, also attended the high school at Battle Ground, Indiana and Kennedy Brothers Business College at LaFayette, Indiana. He enlisted August 11, 1862 in Company E, Ninety-ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and served with the regiment until July 22, 1864, when, at the battle of Peach Tree Creek, he was severely wounded, being shot directly through the shoulder. He was in hospital until September of same year, and in November received his discharge. He is still much disabled. Before he was wounded he participated in the siege of Vicksburg, the battles of Jackson, Mission Ridge, the Atlanta campaign and many lesser engagements. When he recovered from the effects of his wound, he taught school and studied. He also traveled in the Western States. In 1871, he came to Morocco and engaged in mercantile business. He also owns two farms, upon one of which he resides. He was married August 16, 1876, to Mary E. Ewan, a native of Jennings County, Indiana. Three children have been born to them, two of whom, Elmer and Leon, are living. In politics, he is a Republican, and he is also well known and respected. He was once elected Sheriff of the county, but resigned after a few months. CHARLES E. ENSLEN was born May 9, 1836 in Allen County, Ohio, and is one of four children of Frederick and Anna (Burch) Enslen. The former was of German descent, but a native of Pennsylvania, removing when a young man to Allen County, Ohio, where he married, and lived until 1850, when he came to Fulton County, Indiana, dying there three years later. His wife remarried and is now living near Morocco. Charles remained at home until twenty-one, having at the death of his father become the head of the family. In 1865, he came to Beaver Township, Newton County, Indiana, and followed farming for some years. His health failing, he came to Morocco, and held the position of clerk until the purchase of the present business. He was married, In Allen County, Ohio, November 20, 1857, to Julia A. Patrick. Five children have been born to them, four of whom, viz., Mrs. Daniel Stoner, Anna V., William F. and Carrie, are living. He and his wife are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is also a member of the A., F. & A.M. and I.O.O.F. In politics, he is a Republican, and a prominent man of the township. Beaver Township, Newton County. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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