MICHAEL STIPP is a native of the county where he yet resides, his birth
occurring June 25, 1820, and is one in the following family, born to John
and Maria Stipp:  Abigail, Louisa, George, James A., Naomi, Elizabeth,
Martha A. and John.  The parents were natives of the Old Dominion, but
immigrated to Indiana the year succeeding its admission as a State and found
homes in Lawrence County.  Until twenty-two years of age Michael made his
parents' home his, during which time he received only a limited education
from the pioneer schools of his day.   March 5, 1846, he was united in
wedlock with Miss America Ramsey, who died August 8, 1866, leaving this
family:  Maria, John W., Nancy L., James T., Martha E., George M., Clara E.,
Carrie A. and Michael M.  Celia, daughter of G. and L. (Kern) Williams,
became his second wife January 15, 1867.  Mr.Stipp is a Republican in
politics, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is one of the
successful and enterprising farmers of the county, owning a well-improved
farm of 395 acres.


Data Entry Volunteer:  Diana Flynn  "ivie@tima.com"