Joseph J. Binford - History of Rush County, Indiana
From History of Rush County, Indiana, Brant & Fuller, 1888, Reprinted by Eastern Indiana Publishing, Knightstown, Indiana, 1966, page 560-561:
Joseph J. Binford, son of Josiah C. and Mary Ann (Hill) Binford, was born February 15, 1856, in Ripley Township, Rush County, Ind.He grew to manhood on his father’s farm attending school, in season, at Walnut Ridge.On November 20, 1883, Joseph married Rebecca Williams, daughter of James and Elizabeth (Winslow) Williams. The result of this union is one child, names Ethel, born May 13, 1885.Joseph J., is a farmer, and resides on his farm one mile south of Walnut Ridge.He is a member of the Friends’ Society, at Walnut Ridge, and votes Republican ticket.