Wayne County Biographies



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Cornelius Bond

Cornelius Bond, a son of Thomas Bond, Jr., was born in Wayne County, Ind., Dec. 2, 1834, and has always resided in what is now Webster Township, engaged in farming. He has one of the most attractive homes in the country. He started in life with forty acres of poor land, but with energy and perseverance equal to any emergency. In his early manhood he received an injury that made him a cripple for life. While splitting wood the ax passed through the timber and buried itself in his knee. He was unable to move for weeks and it was several months before he was able to work. He has often felt almost compelled to give up, but with a determination that was able to surmount many difficulties he kept on. He was married Oct. 13, 1853, to Anne E., daughter of Hartman and Catharine Eigenbrodt. She was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 6, 1832, and when three years of age came with her parents to Wayne County, locating in Richmond, and in 1838 removing to Webster Township. Mr. and Mrs. Bond have seven children — Ada V. M., Josie A., Elma L., William A., Charley T. H., Cadie R. and Etta J. M. They are members of the Society of Friends.

Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2. Page 812 and 813.