Oliver E. Horney
Oliver E. Horney, farmer, is a son of Jefferson Horney, whose biography appears in this work. He was born January 31, 1837, and was reared and twice married in this county; first, to Miss Elizabeth McKillip, October 20, 1859. Two children were the result of this union: Viola A. and Elizabeth A. After Mrs. Horney's death, he married Sarah Underwood, who has borne him eight children: Henry E., James S., Alpha, Eber J., Maywood, Leander H., Esther, and Lillie, all living.
Mr. Horney has a farm of thirty acres, situated two miles northwest of Jeffersonville. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He enlisted in Company C. 90th O. V. I., in August, 1862, and served until September 30, 1863. Received a wound in the left ankle at the battle of Stone River, for which he was discharged.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County