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PETER WORKMAN, was born in Overton county, Tennessee, May 24, 1820. He lived on the farm until he was nine years of age, when he came with his father to this county, settling in Loami township, two miles south of Loami. He was still living with his father on this farm when he was married to Miss Sarah J. Taylor, January 28, 1840. She was born on White river, in Indiana, November 26, 1822, and was a daughter of William and Nancy (Hall) Taylor. Mr. Taylor was born in Kentucky, and Mrs. Taylor in Virginia. The mother was a member of the Christian Church, and lives in Christian county. Four or five years after his marriage he bought a farm of two hundred and sixty acres, in sections twenty-six and twenty-seven, where he now resides.
Mr. Workman and his wife are both members of the Christian Church. They have had thirteen children, seven of whom are living, viz: Nancy Bilyen, Simon P., Mrs. Louisa J. Hays, Mrs. Mary E. Harbour, Mrs. Almira Crawford; Stephen and Caroline. He has traveled over Iowa, Indian Territory, Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Tennessee. In his younger days he was a sportsman, being fond of his dog and gun. He cast his first vote for Filmore, and is a Republican in politics, has lived on his farm thirty years, and has resided in the county fifty-two years; he is known as "Uncle Peter." He is a member of Loami Masonic Lodge, A.F. and A.M., No. 450, of which he has been a member sixteen years.