1. | Mary Mooney was born 1 Jul 1821, Rockford, Indiana. Notes: MISS MARY MOONEY is a native of Jackson County. Shewas born July 1, 1821, upon the present site of Rockford. Shewas the third born to James and Nancy (Shields) Mooney. Theywere natives of Kentucky and Tennessee respectively. They im-migrated to Indiana upon pack-horses, when the State was onevast wilderness. She was a first cousin of the renowned Gen. Tip-ton. Miss Mooney removed to Seymour, when there were very fewhouses in the village, and has resided here ever since. She estab-lished the first millinery store in the town, and has continued inthe business ever since. Miss Mooney has been connected withthe Methodist Episcopal Church ever since her fifteenth yearand has been a consistent member of the church and faithfulChristian, all these years. |