David A. Annis, farmer, Lawrenceburgh Township, one of its most substantial residents, was born in Dearborn County, in 1829. He is a son of Thomas Annis, and grew to maturity on his father's farm.

He was educated in the common schools, and from his youth up has made farming his chief occupation.

He married, in 1862, Mary Pearson a native of this country, daughter of Joseph and Emline (Ayres) Pearson, natives of Hamilton County, Ohio. Her mother was born and reared in Cincinnati till grown, then moved to College Hill, nine miles from the city on a farm.

Her parents resided in this county for a time, and then returned to Ohio.

Mr. and Mrs. Annis have had five children born to them: Ralph W., Harry, Louie, Elvin, and Mary Belle. Two are deceased. After his marriage, Mr. Annis began business for himself on the old homestead, to which he has made some additions by purchase.

He has always devoted most of his attention to general agriculture, in which he has been quite successful now owning an excellent farm in this county, besides a large tract in Pratt County, Kansas. He is regarded as one of the best farmers of the township, and in every respect an exemplary citizen; and having resided in the county of his birth all his life, is well worthy of taking a creditable position in its history.

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Source of this article "HISTORY OF DEARBORN AND OHIO COUNTIES, INDIANA"-1885

SUBMITTED BY: John Minneman