Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical. 
Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884

MORGAN COUNTY
ASHLAND TOWNSHIP
PAGE 338

THOMAS S. STIERWALT, farmer and stock-raiser, was born December
11, 1835, in Morgan County, Ind., and is the third child of Adam and Lucy 
(Sandy) Stierwalt, natives of North Carolina, and of German extraction.  Adam
Stirwalt was a very early settler here, and made himself a farm from the forests.
Thomas S. was reared on this farm, receiving but little education.  At his twen-
ty-yourth year, he received eighty acres from his father, and by energy has
increased this to 240 acres, and added to it all the modern improvements.  On
October 19, 1859, Mr. Stirwalt was married to Lucinda C. Mannan, who was
born in this county October 10, 1841.  Six children have been born to them--
Sims H. and La Fayette (both deceased), Cornelius R. (deceased), Benja-
min F. (deceased), Eli E., born December 11, 1865, and Sarah C., January
10, 1871.  The parents belong to the Missionary Baptist Church.  Mrs. Stir-
walt is a daughter of William R. and Rebecca (Chambers) Mannan, natives
of Indiana, and of German extraction.  He is a liberal citizen, and cast his first
vote for Douglas.  He is firmly stranded on Democratic rocks, is a most worthy
gentleman, and in whatever position he is placed, he will succeed well.

Data Entry Volunteer:  Diana Flynn  

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