... On May 28, 1873, he married Barbara S. Fleck, of Wabash county, Indiana, a daughter of Christian and Margaret Fleck, deceased. Eight children have been born to this union, namely: Charles C., Sarah E., Thomas A., who died in infancy, Thomas F. Mary M., J. Lawrence, Josephine B. and James Henry. Thomas F., J. Lawrence and James Henry are partners with their father in the plumbing and heating business. ...