FRANK ETHELL. Mr. Ethell was born in the city of Muncie, Indiana,
February 9, 1842, and is a son of William J. Ethell, of
Anderson. Frank was mostly raised and went to school
at Muncie, but the past twenty years has resided in Anderson, where he has been engaged in painting and house
decorating, in which he has gained a wide-spread reputation. A fine mechanic and good designer. Frank ata
very early age enlisted in the rgth Indiana Volunteers July
2, 1861, and was in the following battles: Potomac, Bull
Run, Fredericksburg, Antietam, Gettysburg, Richmond,
and many skirmishes. When Gen. R. E. Lee surrendered
he was discharged July 12, 1865, serving four years and
ten days. He was not only the youngest but the smallest
soldier in the regiment. He was married February 109,
1866. He has three children—two boys and one girl.
Resides in Anderson, Indiana. He is a brother of Lou
Ethell, Mrs. H. C. Ryan, and Mrs. D. F. Mustard, of
Anderson. |