"History of Lawrence, Orange and Washington Co.'s, Indiana"
Goodspeed Bros. and Co., 1884


ELI STULTS was born in STOKES CO., NORTH CAROLINA, January 27, 1827, being
the eldest of four children born to WILLIAM and ANNA (HOLDER) STULTS, who
emigrated to this county (Lawrence Co., Indiana) about the year 1831.  They
were natives of NORTH CAROLINA.  Subject remained at home until he attained
his majority, and on December 21, 1854, married SARAH A. SHIELDS, and to
this union seven children have been born:  DAVID R., who married RUTHEY
ALLEN;  WILLIAM S.; JOHN C., whose wife was DORA MITCHELL;  HENRY C.; MARY
E.; NATHANIEL V. and SALLIE.  He has followed farming all his life, and now
owns 260 acres of well-improved land.  He also owns and operates a corn-mill
and tile machine.  Mr. and Mrs. Shults are members of the  Christian Church,
and he always contributes to the support of all laudable undertakings.  He
is a member of the Masonic fraternity, and his political views are
Democratic.  He is one of the county's best citizens.


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