William S. Adkins, dealer in meats, Sparta Townsship, is one of th most wide-awake and accommodating young men of the place; born at Moore's Hill, Dearborn County, Indiana, May 30, 1854. He is one of seven children born to Leonard and Mary (Davis) Adkins, of Moore's Hill.

He was educated in the district schools and at Moore's Hill College. He first opened a meat market in 1876, which he continued for a short time only, and afterward turned his attention to farming. In 1878, he again engaged in selling meats, which business he has followed. He is doing an extensive business here, and is also carrying on a meat market in partnership with his brother, at Osgood.

He is a member of the I. O. O. F. In 1880-81, he held the office of marshal of Moore's Hill, and ar present is a member of the town board. He is a genial young fellow.

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

SUBMITTED BY: John Minneman