HENRY T. FULLINWIDER. This gentleman is numbered among the younger farmers of Mechanicsburg Township, and is following in his father's footsteps as a successful tiller of the soil. He carried on his work according to the most approved modern methods, and is found ready to take advantage of every means which will add to the value of the crops and stock that he raises. He occupies the old Fullinwider home, and was born in this township, March 1, 1846. There he was reared and taught the principles which should govern every life, together with the useful ways that redound to his credit as a farmer and a man.

Our subject is one of eleven children born to Jacob N. and Agnes (Bullard) Fullinwider. The history of the father is an interesting one, he having been one of the most influential men ever known in this county. He was born in Kentucky and came here in the fall of 1834 with his widowed mother, his father having died in July preceding. He was then but twenty years old, but he had already evinced those sterling traits of character that made him a man of mark in later years. Upon attaining his majority he began life for himself as a farmer, soon undertaking the improvement of stock. He was one of the pioneers in fine stock breeding and greatly in advance of the times in his method of farming. His progressive ideas bore their legitimate fruit in the amassing of a splendid estate of more than thirteen hundred acres.

Jacob Fullinwider was the first member of his community to build a commodious brick house upon his farm. His was the ideal country home - a tasteful dwelling surrounded by fine trees, and filled with books, pictures and everything that betokened the cultured life of a Christian gentleman. With his business thrift mr. Fullinwider did not neglect other matters of paramount importance. For fifty years he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and his influence on the community is lasting. He will long be held in grateful remembrance by those who profited by his precept and example. The death of this noble man took place January 22, 1887.

The son of whom we write has inherited his father's position as an active member of society and is following the example set before him in living an upright and useful life. For twelve years he has been a member of the School Board and his continuance in office affords evidence of the opinion held of his ability and good judgment by those about him. He has brought his intelligence to bear upon Governmental questions and is thoroughly convinced that Republican principles are just and true. He is, therefore, a stanch member of the Republican party, never failing to deposit his vote. He is a member of the Methodist episcopal Church.

The wife of our subject bore the maiden name of Sarah C. Lindsly. She is an intelligent, refined woman, who finds her greatest joy in the pleasures of domestic life, but possesses social qualities and has a wide circle of friends. The home is brightened by the presence of four children - Arthur, Agnes, Thomas Irving and Wilford T.