Notes for Ulysses Grant Salyers: Ulysses (he was called "Ulous") was a baker. he owned a bakery and store in French Lick and wrote poetry which was published in papers in Indiana. In his obituary, "he was a prominent businessman and 2nd term town trustee". he was sick 2 years from complications of the kidney, liver and heart. He was a member of the I.O.O. F. & K of P
Uylsses had two thumbs on his one hand - possibly where the "Salyers finger" came from?
In the early 1900's he was a cook at the famous hotel in French Lick, Indiana (see photo of the family)
More About Ulysses Grant Salyers: Burial: James Chapel IOOF Carrolton, KY.
More About Ulysses Grant Salyers and Eliza Jane Lewis: Marriage: February 07, 1892
Children of Ulysses Grant Salyers and Eliza Jane Lewis are:
+Charles Allen Salyers, b. August 25, 1894, Martin County, IN, d. June 01, 1936, Hines, IL.
+Samuel Clare Salyers, b. October 04, 1896, French Lick, Orange County, IN, d. March 03, 1946, Indianapolis, IN.
Ulysses Grant Salyers (b. November 30, 1869, d. March 03, 1916)
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