MRS. EMILY ENGLISH. This lady is numbered among the old settlers of the county and has many friends since she began her life here as a young girl. As maid, wife, and widow she has borne herself in a manner that betokens the kindness of her heart, the depth of her intelligence, and the worth of her womanhood. She is well informed regarding the means by which this region of a great State has been made to blossom like the rose, and has herself done much to aid in accomplishing this result, by her good counsel, wisdom in household affairs, and prudent management of matters that she had in hand.
The parents of Mrs. English were David and Harriet (Harding) Talbott, both born in Maryland, the father in Baltimore County. They were married in Kentucky, and in Shelby County she of whom we write was born October 21, 1812. She is the eleventh in a family of thirteen children. Her parents removed hither in 1835 and selecting Gardner Township as their future abode, spent the rest of their earthly pilgrimage there. Their daughter Emily remained with them until her marriage to George Brunk, when she left their roof for a new home.
George Brunk was born near Cleveland, Ohio, December 22, 1804. His union with our subject occurred December 12, 1861, and their home was established on section 6, Cotton Hill Township. After a few short years of wedded happiness, Mr. Brunk was called from time to eternity, September 2, 1868, leaving to the care of his widow two sons. They have been reared in such a manner as to qualify them to discharge the duties they owe to their fellow men and lead reputable lives. The older, Talbott F., is now farming in Cotton Hill Township, and the younger, Joseph C., in Woodside township. Sketches of their lives will be found elsewhere in this ALBUM.
Mrs. Brunk continued to live on the homestead, personally looking after the interests of herself and little sons until her marriage to Lindsey H. English. That event transpired November 14, 1869. The Brunk farm was still the home until 1875, when the English family removed to section 11, Woodside Township. Here our subject yet resides, in a pleasant dwelling, surrounded by many evidences of comfort and prosperity, and rejoicing in the loving care of her children and the esteem of friends. Mr. English was removed by death January 29, 1880. He was a quiet, unassuming man, who devoted himself assiduously to his chosen vocation, took great delight in the pleasures of domestic life, and lived the religion in which he believed. He was a member of the Baptist church. The farm of one hundred acres is now owned by the widow and her son Thomas English, the only child born of the union.
Mr. English was born November 15, 1806, and was first married to Miss A. Turney. This union was blessed by the birth of eight sons and two daughters - Turney, Wharton, Josephine, Warren, Marion, John B., Rush, Elisha, Belle and Lindsey. All are living except the last named. Mrs. A. English died in 1865 and a few years later Mr. English wedded the lady of whom we write.