Sedgwick County KSGenWeb

Portrait And Biographical Album of Sedgwick County, Kan.

Chapman Brothers 1888

Pages 890 - 891

ISAAC SANDUSKY is an intelligent and progressive farmer and stock-grower of Ninnescah Township. He is emphatically a self-made man, as be started in life with no other capital than brains, a willingness to labor and the necessary muscle, and, although he is still a young man, he has become quite successful. He was born in Vermilion County, Ill., Jan. 5, 1850, and is the son of Harvey and Elizabeth Sandusky, who are now living in New Mexico. The names of the remaining children born to his parents are George W., Charlie and Kate.

            Our subject grew to manhood in his native State, receiving a judicious training from his excellent parents, and the rudiments of his education in the district school. At the age of nineteen he entered Westfield College, Clark County, Ill., and was a student there for one year, and by close application to his studies, attained high rank for good scholarship. Since leaving college he has broadened and deepened his culture by a thoughtful reading of good literature, and is well informed on all the general topics of the day.

            In 1876 our subject went to Colfax County, N. M., with his family, and became interested in stock raising there, conducting that enterprise with much success for some years, also doing some farming in connection with it. He at last decided that he could do still better in Kansas, and coming here in the year 1884, soon after settled on his present farm. This contains 240 acres of valuable land, is well watered, well improved, and well stocked, and in every way one of the most desirable farms in the vicinity. This prosperity has been brought about by persistent energy, well directed toil, and exceptional business ability on the part of our subject.

            Mr. Sandusky has been twice married. His first marriage was to Miss May B. McClenathan, a native of Vermilion County, Ill., and took place in that State on the 25th of March, 1875. Of that union three children were born, namely: Donna E., born March 25, 1876; Inez L., March 9, 1878; Dottie B., Sept. 23, 1880. On the latter date the devoted wife and mother departed this life, sincerely lamented by many friends. The second marriage of Mr. Sandusky took place Jan. 19, 1882; the maiden name of his present wife was Emily R. Jones, a daughter of Andrew J. and Hannah Jones. She was born in Perry County, Pa., Dec. 18, 1851. She is an excellent housewife, and makes their pleasant home attractive to hosts of friends. To them have been born two children: Cassius M., born Nov. 18, 1883; Elizabeth J., born Aug. 6, 1886, died July 19, 1887.

            Mr. Sandusky is regarded as a useful and an honorable citizen by his fellow-townsmen; he has rendered invaluable aid in promoting the material interests, and in elevating the social standing of this community. He is doing good work as School Director of District No. 89, taking an active part in securing the best educational advantages for the pupils. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., of Clearwater, Kan., and in politics is an adherent of the Democratic party, although in local matters he generally votes for the man whom he considers to he best fitted for the office, without regard to his political views.

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