Newton Co., IN Biography Newton County, Washington Township. From A History of Warren, Benton, Jasper & Newton Counties, 1883. REV. WILLIAM M. BUSWELL, son of Thomas and Rebecca (Spitler) Buswell, was born in Page County, Virginia, on February 26, 1851. In his youth he attended a country school, and at intervals labored on the farm; he then attended the Roanoke College at Salem, and for about three years was a student of the Luray County Academy. In 1868, he came with his father's family to Washington Township, Newton County, Indiana. In 1869, he was granted a certificate, and taught school two terms in this township; he then entered Wabash College, remaining there one year, after which he taught school. On August 13, 1872, he married Melissa M. Harritt, daughter of William and Catherine (Myers) Harritt, who came to Newton County in 1840, and were among the first settlers of Washington Township. Mr. Harritt died October 18, 1879. Our subject and his wife have had three children--Minnie Laura (deceased) John, William Harritt and Weaver. In 1874, he became a member of, and in 1878 he was licensed to preach in the United Brethren Church. In 1879, he was given charge of the Watseka (Illinois) Circuit, and in 1880 he took charge of the Sheldon United Brethren Church, and is located at the town of Sheldon, Illinois, where he is living in his comfortable home, purchased some time ago; his wife is a member of the church; her mother, Mrs. Harritt, is making her home with them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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