James P. Addis

James P. Addis, son of S. Y. and Elizabeth Addis, was born in New Jersey, in the year 1846, and five years later came with his parents to. this county. James remained with his parents until his twenty-fifth year, when he married Miss Mary E., daughter of Benjamin and Louisa E. (Stoddard) Goodheart. She was born at Poland, O., in 1849. Her paternal ancestors coming to America from Germany, her father a Pennsylvanian, was born there September 21, 1818. Her mother was born in New York, September 10, 1825. In 1865 the Goodhearts removed to Toulon, where about a year later, her father died, being then forty-eight years of age. Her mother, now Mrs. Dr. Tyrrell, resides at Toulon. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Addis began farming on section^ and have increased their original holding to 200 acres. Six children have been born to them; one of them died in infancy. Mrs. Addis is a respected member of the Christian church. In politics Mr. Addis has always voted the Republican ticket. He is not a member of any secret organization. Mrs. Addis was formerly a member of the Good Templars.