Adam Brubaker
Adam Brubaker was born in the county of Lawrence, Ohio, July 12, 1825, and his marriage took place in the same county, October 29, 1850, his choice being Malinda Winters, who is a native of Lawrence county, born September 29, 1832. Abraham Brubaker was a soldier in the war of 1861, a member of the 188th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. He enlisted in 1865, and was taken sick while in the service, and he was discharged for disability. Captain Sumpter was the commander of his company. Two of his brothers, Daniel and David T. Brubaker, were in the same regiment, and served to the close of the war. The parents of Abraham are Daniel and Margaret D. (Davidson) Brubaker. They settled in this county in 1819. His father was born July 8, 1791, and died June 24, 1868. His mother was born September 27, 1803, and died August 31, 1850. Abraham Brubaker’s children are: Emma B., born August 12, 1851, resides at home; Alma Grace, April 29, 1855, resides at home; Effa E., June 14, 1859, died December 21, 1863; Dora E., July 26, 1862, resides at home; Frank S., October 7, 1867, resides at home; Nellie M., November 1, 1871, resides at home; Charles W., March 7, 1875, resides at home. Mrs. Brubaker had four brothers in the rebellion. William Winters enlisted in 1864, and served to the close of the war; Charles H. was discharged for disability; Amaziah and Curtis enlisted in 1861 in the 5th Virginia Volunteer Infantry, and they both served three years. Amaziah was wounded in an engagement in 1863. The parents of Mrs. Brubaker are George and Eliza (Bruce) Winters. They were among the pioneers of this county, having settled here in 1814. Mr. Brubaker is engaged in farming in Perry township. His address is Sheridan Coal Works, Lawrence county, Ohio.