My Genealogy Hound

ADAM CARN. Prominent among the native-born citizens of Clark County, whose parents were numbered among its early pioneers, may be properly mentioned the subject of this notice, who owns and occupies a well-tilled farm on section 10, German Township. He was born in this township April 14, 1827, and is the son of Peter and Saloma (Rockel) Carn, who were natives of Pennsylvania.

The parents of our subject were reared and married in their native State, where they lived until 1823, and then resolved upon seeking their fortunes farther West. Coming overland to Clark County, this State, the father secured a tract of land from the Government, from which he opened up a farm now occupied by his son Adam. He settled practically in the woods with his little family, putting up a log cabin and a stable, making his roofs of straw. In that humble dwelling Adam Carn was born. It is still standing, and forms one of the old landmarks of a bygone time. Its builder has long since passed away, but his many virtues still have a place in the remembrance of those who knew him. He died December 8, 1850, firm in the faith of the Lutheran Church, and in politics, a Democrat.

To the parents of our subject there were born three children, of whom Adam is the only survivor. The mother passed to her long home about 1871. Adam was required to make himself useful at an early age, and assisted his father in cultivating the land, and making the improvements upon the farm which is now his property. His educational advantages were exceedingly limited, there being but little time or opportunity for him to attend school. Schools were conducted on the subscription plan, and mostly during the winter season the boys, especially, of the neighborhood being expected to help their parents during the seasons of plowing, sowing and reaping.

The boyhood and youth of our subject passed uneventfully until his marriage, which occurred September 27, 1851. His bride was Miss Barbara Reiman, a native of Virginia, and the daughter of Samuel and Catharine Reiman, who are now deceased. Of tins union there was born one daughter, Mary, the wife of Theodore Heller, and they live with our subject.

Mr. Carn owns one hundred and forty-two acres of good land, the most of which is in productive condition, and to this he gives the most of his time and attention, he meddles very little with politics, simply giving his support at the polls to the Democratic party. He has always maintained a warm interest in the growth and development of his native county, and by keeping one of its best farms in a good condition, has thus contributed his quota to its general prosperity.