David Lawrence Sheeks (22 Nov 1819-9 Mar 1899)
David married three times in all, having been widowed twice, and had 22 children. He was very active in the community and politics. He became the largest landowner in Lawrence County and one of its wealthiest citizens. When he died, each of his children or their rightful heir(s) got 200 acres each. He donated land for the establishment of the Sheeks Cemetery where he, his parents, all three of his wives and many of their children, their spouses, and other relatives are buried.
Date & Place:
at Mitchell in Lawrence County, Indiana
