SAMUEL M. HODGE, farmer ;P. 0. Mechanicsburg; is a nalive of Clark Co.; born March 2, 1832. He is a son of James H. and Elizabeth (Sailor) Hodge. He (James H.) was a native of Montgomery Co., Ky., and came to this State with his father, Andrew, one of the oldest settlers of Clark, in 1808, when only 8 years old. Elizabeth Sailor was a native of Virginia. James Hodge was a farmer, owning a large tract of land lying in this and Clark Counties. Samuel M. was reared on the farm, and educated in the common schools. After attaining his majority, he drove cattle for a couple of years, and then engaged in farming for himself, which he has fol- lowed ever since. He has served the people in the capacity of Trustee for three years. In 1862, he was elected Captain of the militia. Oct. 25, 1855, he was joined in wedlock to Amanda M. Roberts. They are parents of ten children, eight of whom are living. Mr. Hodge has something over 600 acres of land, which he farms, being one of the most extensive farmers in the township. He raises stock of all kinds largely, but makes a specialty of hogs.

JOHN H. HODGE, farmer; P. 0. Horr's;  is a Dative of Clark Co.; born Jan. 1, 1835. He is a son  of James H. and Elizabeth (Sailor) Bodge. Mr. Hodge was reared On the farm and educated in the common schools. Be has followed the profession of farmer all his life. His farms consist sof 489 acres. The one where he lives is devoted to the cultivation of grain. The farm of 197 acres, in Clark, is a stock farm. He was united in wedlock, Jan. 17, 1861, to Miranda Hunter. They are parents of three children ;one only- Willis is living; two infants deceased. Mr. Hodge came to this county in 1861, and has been an active and respected citizen. He has served as a member of the School Board for several years.