Harrison [Township]

This gentleman is a namesake of his father, and now occupies the homestead upon which that father settled forty years ago. He was born in the year 1814, in Cumberland County, Pa. In 1835, Miss Sophia, daughter of William and Susanna Patton, became his bride. Their only child, Dora, at marriageable age became the companion of Mr. C. B. Mumma, who still resides a near neighbor to her father.

For thirty years the sea of life ran smoothly; but ten years ago death snatched from him his wife Sophia. But the fates decreed that he was not to remain alone. Three years later, he joined his fortunes to those of Miss Mary Creider, and the 3d of January, 1867, they sealed the nuptial bond. It is her face that is found by the side of her husband's portrait, among the illustrations of their Township. [referring to another page in L. H. Everts 1875 Combination Atlas Map] The fruits of this union have been two daughters, Ann Nora and Effie, born respectively, December 10, 1867, and January 26, 1874.

In possessions of this world, Mr. Heikes is eminently independent; the same having been achieved by hard toil and judicious management. Socially, he knows only to respect, and is known only to be respected.