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Spiceland Township
"Spiceland Township and the town of Spiceland are truly unique in that no other township, town, or city in the United States has the same name. Native Americans were first attracted to the area because of the abundance of springs along the classic little stream called Brook Bezor. From 1870 to 1921, Spiceland was known for its Friends (Quaker) Academy. The Spiceland Sanitarium also attracted visitors form all over the country. In pre-Civil War days, the township was a prominent station on the Underground Railroad. Spiceland Academy (later Spiceland High School) turned out a number of outstanding graduates, including playwrights, lyricists, inventors, entrepreneurs, authors, and college presidents. Spiceland's Draper Inc. is the largest factory of its kind in the United States and the largest industry in Henry County"--Back cover.
Spiceland Township
Spiceland Township and the town of Spiceland are truly unique in that no other township, town, or city in the United States has the same name. Native Americans were first attracted to the area because of the abundance of springs along the classic little stream called Brook Bezor. From 1870 to 1921, Spiceland was known for its Friends (Quaker) Academy. The Spiceland Sanitarium also attracted visitors from all over the country. In preCivil War days, the township was a prominent station on the Underground Railroad. Spiceland Academy (later Spiceland High School) turned out a number of outstanding graduates, including playwrights, lyricists, inventors, entrepreneurs, authors, and college presidents. Spicelands Draper Inc. is the largest factory of its kind in the United States and the largest industry in Henry County.
The Quaker Yeomen
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The Life of Matthias Harvye and Family
Matthias Harvye was living at Warwick, Rhode Island, by 1649. His first wife, Mary, died before 1656 when Matthais married 2) Mary Hawxhurst Cole, widow of Robert Cole. They sold their property in Rhode Island in 1663 and migrated to Oyster Bay, Long Island. Mary died at Oyster Bay in 1682. He married 3) Margaret Frankens Furbush, widow of John Furbush, in December 1682 and moved to Flushing, Long Island. Margaret died at Flushing in 1688. Matthais married 4) Sarah Harrison in 1689. They had four children, 1690-1696, all born at Flushing. The family migrated to Makefield Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, in 1697. Matthias Harvye died between 1699 and 1703. Descendants lived in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska and elsewhere. Descendants spell their surname Harvye and Harvey.
Religion in Indiana
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Genealogy
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