John FIELD, ESQ. A man of keen perceptions, strict integrity and
sterling worth, John Field, Esq., of Lewis township, enjoys the confidence
and esteem of his fellow-citizens to a high degree. Public-spirited and
capable, he has never shirked the responsibilities of office, and has filled
the various positions to which he has been elected with credit to himself
and to the satisfaction of all concerned. A native of Lewis township, he
was born October 8, 1852, a son of Aquilla Field.
    Mr. Field received his early education in the common schools and
since attaining manhood has been variously employed, he has rendered
appreciated service as deputy county coroner and as deputy county prose-
cutor, and at the present time is justice of the peace. in this capacity be
has won an enviable reputation as a wise and impartial dispenser of
justice, his decisions being almost invariably accepted as honest and just.
    On March 20, 1884, Mr. Field married Amanda Bledsoe, who was
born in Greene county, Indiana, a daughter of William and Mary A.
(Neal) Bledsoe, and granddaughter of Rev. John Neal, a pioneer preacher
of Indiana. Seven children have been born of the Union of Mr. and Mrs.
Field, namely: Celestia, Henry, Evard, Herman, Maria, Lillian and Lola.