My great-grandfather:
Henry William McMaken was born and reared in Adams township,
Allen county, Indiana, the date of his nativity being December 14, 1874.
He is a son of Henry Clay and Frances (Link) McMaken and his grand-
father was born in the old Fort. Henry C. followed farming and became
the owner of a fine farm, from the active duties of which he is now re-
tired. His children are Lucy, Luella, Dora (son), Helene, Elizabeth, and
Henry W. The last named was educated in the public schools and pur-
sued the duties of the farm with his father. In 1901 he bought eighty
acres of land and has continued in the general farming until the present
time. April 4, 1900, he was married to Jessie, daughter of Henry and
Martha J. (Birely) Freeh, and they have six children: Henry, Ruth,
Herbert, Margaret, Wilma, Edith. Mr. McMaken is one of the energetic
and prosperous farmers who takes a deep interest in all affairs of his
commnnity and usually votes for the principles of the Republican party.
Source: THE PICTORIAL HISTORY OF FORT WAYNE INDIANA
A REVIEW OF TWO CENTURIES OF OCCUPATION OF THE REGION ABOUT THE HEAD OF THE MAUMEE RIVER
By
B. J. GRISWOLD
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