JONATHAN W. YOKE, a young and energetic farmer of Clark
Township, was born in Johnson County, October 14, 1845, son of John
S. and Catherine (Huffer) Yoke. The father was born in Harrison
County, Ky., about 1801, and was by occupation a farmer. The mother
was born about 1814. The marriage of his parents resulted in the
birth of eight children, of whom the following three are living:
James S., born March 22, 1843; Jonathan W., and Ellen, 1847. Our
subject was reared on a farm. He received a good common school
education, and in 1865 entered Purdy's Commercial College at
Indianapolis, graduating the same year. He remained with, and took
care of his parents until their death. November 3, 1875, he was
united in marriage with Isabell Moore, a daughter of John and Sarah
(Bowser) Moore, born March 3, 1845. This union was blessed with the
following children: Sarah B., born November 20, 1876; John J., July
11, 1878; Catherine M., May 30, 1880; Thomas E., July 8, 1882;
Charles A., April 8, 1884; Walter C., September 7, 1886. He and
wife are members of the Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a
republican. He owns 303 acres of good land in Clark township, 150
of which are under cultivation. He makes a specialty of shorthorn
cattle.
Transcribed by Cheryl Zufall Parker
Banta, D.D. History of Johnson County, Indiana. Chicago, IL: Brant & Fuller, 1888.